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Tony Dungy Reportedly Out As ‘Football Night In America’ Regular On NBC Sports
"Sources indicate to The Athletic that NBC has discussed taking the show fully on the road more frequently next season, while also reducing the size of its studio roster."
FCC Launches Inquiry Into Sports Broadcasting Rights Moving To Streaming Platforms
"FCC Chairman Brendan Carr echoed those concerns previously on social media, writing that while many games remain available on broadcast television, an increasing share now resides on a patchwork of online platforms that require separate subscriptions and navigation tools."
Netflix Reportedly To Utilize Nielsen Ratings System for MLB Viewership Data
"The streaming giant begins a three-year agreement with Major League Baseball this season."
Greg Hill: Criticizing USA Men’s Hockey Team for Attending State of the Union Address Is “Unamerican”
"To sit there and criticize a bunch of guys who did something great for this country over and over again, for accepting a visit to the White House or for showing up at the State of the Union, is absolutely un-American."
Pablo Torre Recognized As Podcaster Of The Year At Annual Ambies Awards
"In addition to the individual accolade, Pablo Torre Finds Out secured the Ambie for Best Sports Podcast, prevailing over a competitive field that reflected the depth of the category."
Gary Bettman Hopes Olympics Success Can Loosen Strings for Better NHL Growth
"When we go to the Olympics, there are limitations on what we can do. And as good as it is for hockey, it isn’t good if the NHL disappears for two and a half weeks."
Sports Talk Shouldn’t Fear Political Discussion, It Should Fear Political Predictability
"The question isn’t whether political conversation should appear, but whether shows and talent allow themselves to be defined by it."
Cole Wright Is Living a Dream Covering the Chicago Cubs With Marquee Sports Network
"It’s important that I know what’s going on and keeping the people informed yet entertained. I like to be on the same level as the fans, because that’s truly what I am. A fan."
NBC Sports USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Winning Broadcast Averages 20.7 Million Viewers
"The window between 10:45 and 11 a.m. ET averaged 26.0 million viewers as play-by-play voice Kenny Albert delivered the decisive call that secured the United States’ first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980."
Steak Shapiro: Mike Tirico on the “Pantheon” of Greatest Broadcasters Ever
"It's like the Beatles writing a perfect song. Off the cuff. No question. That is extemporaneous."