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When Sports Get Pricy, Political Influence Shouldn’t Be a Safety Net for Networks
"At some point, networks must stop acting like victims of disruption and start behaving like competitors within it."
ESPN Extends Sports Digital, Social Winning Streak to 57 Months In March
"ESPN led every major digital category in March. Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, unique fan reach climbed 1% year-over-year."
YouTube Reportedly Could Be Without Any NFL Games This Season
"YouTube had been in talks with the NFL to broadcast as many as five games in 2026. However, those negotiations have since stalled."
Why Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Was More Tribute Than Sports Debate
"The ratio between current discussion and recycled nostalgia felt completely out of balance. This approach seemed better suited for a podcast audience than a network television production."
FOX Sports, Cosm Partner for Shared Reality Viewing of FIFA World Cup 2026
"We are thrilled to collaborate with FOX Sports to super-serve fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026."
Netflix Reportedly Earns Rights to NFL Week One Game in Australia Featuring Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
"Netflix is not a small distribution. In fact, you can make an argument it’s bigger than some of the networks."
How CW Sports Found Its Streaming Solution Through ESPN
"There are a lot of partners that we could have gone with and did talk to. Ultimately, the partner that we found to be the best path forward was working with the worldwide leader."
MLB National Average Game Viewership Best Since 2017
"MLB is averaging 2.28 million viewers per game across ESPN, FOX Sports, NBC Sports, and Netflix."
Ted Turner’s Legacy Offers a Blueprint To Inspire Sports Media
"Sports media doesn’t need another Ted Turner because there will never be another one. What it does need are more leaders, executives, and on-air talents willing to channel the same fearless spirit that made him successful."
ESPN Studio Programming April Viewership Up 21% Year Over Year
"April's gains built directly on a strong Q1, where studio shows combined averaged 14% more viewers than the prior year."