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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.

Paramount+ Reportedly Quadruples Download Rates For UFC Freedom 250 Event

"I just got off the phone with David Ellison [Founder and CEO of Skydance Media]. He's going crazy. Out of the gates from the first fight, the fight exceeded all their expectations."

Mike Valenti: Hockey Night In Canada Departing Free Access On CBC “Embarassing”

"Every day you're just hit with this barrage of things where you're like this is all bad long term. None of this is healthy for fans or the leagues long term."

MLB Network Adding Former GM Mike Rizzo To Draft Combine Coverage Next Week

"Rizzo served as GM and president of baseball operations in Washington until mid-July 2024."

Mike Breen Hints At Scaled-Back Schedule Following New York Knicks NBA Finals

"I’ve cut it back a little bit. But I’m going to have to cut it back a little bit more."

Stanley Cup Final Average Viewership Highest Since 2019

"The Stanley Cup Final capped a historic postseason across ESPN platforms, as ESPN delivered its most-watched Stanley Cup Playoffs ever (1994-2002, 2021-present)."

NBA Finals Average Viewership Finishes Highest Since 1998

"The 2026 NBA Finals averaged 20.6 million viewers across five games, setting an ABC and ESPN audience record. ABC and ESPN also scored the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 (average 29 million)."

OutKick Sees Massive Growth In Multiplatform Success For May

"OutKick’s growth has been driven by its willingness to cover stories that most sports outlets overlook and to feature voices offering unique perspectives on the issues shaping sports today."

Omaha Productions To Produce World Series Of Poker Return To ESPN

"Producing the World Series of Poker Main Event & Main Event Final Table gives us an exciting opportunity to expand our live event slate and bring our production approach to one of the most recognizable competitions in sports and entertainment."

ESPN Announces Women’s Sports Sundays Schedule Including WNBA, NWSL Matches

"Women's Sports Sundays reflects ESPN's continued commitment to giving fans a dedicated destination for the biggest matchups, brightest stars and most compelling stories across women's sports."

CBC Ending NHL Broadcasts On Network After Nearly 75 Years

"Watching hockey on Saturday night is a time-honoured tradition for Canadians, and Sportsnet is privileged to continue delivering that tradition."

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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."