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Netflix NFL Debut In Melbourne, Australia Averages 18.5 Million Viewers

"The game averaged 18.5 million U.S. viewers, peaking at 21.3 million between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. Among adults 18-34, it averaged 4.0 million viewers — the highest non-Christmas streaming number ever for a regular season game."

WGN Radio Announces Multi-Year Extension With Chicago Blackhawks

"The Blackhawks and WGN are two brands deeply rooted in Chicago, connecting fans through game coverage, conversation and storytelling."

Former WEEI Host Glenn Ordway Launching New Podcast

"Since there's no corporate boss, [or] no program director or GM, I can do whatever the hell I want."

BLI Long Island Promotes Danielle Costa to Weeknights

Costa's established weekend presence provides a foundation for weeknight success.

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Believes New Schedule, Format Positions Tour “Better” For Media Partner Deals

"I believe these changes put us in a much better position to compete with all of the alternatives that any media partner has for their programming dollars."

Scott Van Pelt: “There’s No Chance” Of 11 More Years Hosting SportsCenter Midnight Edition

"This will be 11 years. You know what that means? That means we're on the back nine now. Are we gonna bank a 41 in our last of these nines? Now, that means that we still got 11 more. There's no chance."

ESPN Extends NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo With Multi-Year Deal

"Woo joined ESPN in 2023 after nearly a decade at Sports Illustrated."

ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."

Linda Cohn Retiring From ESPN On June 30

"What I'm most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it. If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that's the achievement I’ll cherish most."

ESPN Adds Rece Davis To Wimbledon Coverage

"I’m thrilled to join our elite tennis team at ESPN that pours everything into making our coverage insightful, innovative and entertaining. It’s quite a privilege for me to get a chance to experience Wimbledon for the first time and share it with our fans."

UFC CEO Dana White: NFL Asking Questions Internally Following Paramount+ Rights Agreement

"The day we announced that we did a $7.7 billion deal, the executives at the NFL said, "How the f**k did we not get this money, and how did we not know that kind of money was sitting open."

ESPN Reportedly Planning To Launch ‘Fan House’ Interactive Hub For Fans, Advertisers

"Having a solution like ESPN Fan House helps brands reach fans in those moments and provides an opportunity for deeper engagement, impact and measurement."

ESPN To Air WNBA Broadcast Featuring Robin Roberts, Geno Auriemma Reunion

"Robin and Geno were there at the beginning, helping tell the story of a groundbreaking new league that would forever change the landscape of women’s sports. Bringing them back together for one night is a fitting way to honor the league’s history."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."

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WGN Radio Announces Multi-Year Extension With Chicago Blackhawks

"The Blackhawks and WGN are two brands deeply rooted in Chicago, connecting fans through game coverage, conversation and storytelling."

Former WEEI Host Glenn Ordway Launching New Podcast

"Since there's no corporate boss, [or] no program director or GM, I can do whatever the hell I want."

BLI Long Island Promotes Danielle Costa to Weeknights

Costa's established weekend presence provides a foundation for weeknight success.

Ryan Clark Launches ‘The Pivot Sports’ Teaming With NFL Films

"I don’t have a fear that this doesn’t work. My fear is that I will hold on to pieces of that last experience — both good and bad — and that this works in an amazing way, and I’m still not content."