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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.

Why the NFL Can’t Have It Both Ways With Draft Pick Tipping

"You can’t empower insiders, reward scoops, and fuel the social media fire, then act surprised when it burns a little too hot."

Alexi Lalas Reveals Why FIFA World Cup 2026 Is a Defining Moment for Soccer in the USA

"Americans want to come together and celebrate this country, even if it’s just for a few hours. Currently, there’s very few things unfortunately that enable us to do that. This World Cup could do that and celebrate the country through the lens of soccer."

NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball Adds Mark Gubicza, Eric Hosmer As Guest Analysts

"The matchup features Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels visiting Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals."

ESPN Notches Most Viewed NHL Regular Season of Current Rights Agreement

"The company averaged 760,000 viewers across 54 games. That figure jumped 30% year over year."

Mike Tomlin Reportedly Joining NBC Sports

"Tomlin, 54, has long attracted interest from network executives. His resume of success, insight, and distinct voice made him a natural fit for TV."

NBC Sports’ Jon Miller: NBC Wouldn’t Have the NBA and Premier League Without Peacock

"We would not have been able to acquire NBA [rights] if we didn’t have Peacock as a platform."

FOX Sports, Telemundo Ad Revenue Expected To More Than Double 2018 FIFA World Cup

"Inventory has expanded significantly. FIFA’s move from 32 to 48 teams adds 40 matches. More matches mean more commercial opportunities for both FOX Sports and Telemundo."

The Disconnect Between NAB Week and Realities of Sports Broadcasters

"Technology should push broadcasting forward. It should make great storytellers better, not make storytellers optional. That’s the feeling I carried with me from my time in Vegas two years ago, and still have today."

ESPN Programming Executive Ilan Ben-Hanan Announces Departure

"After almost 24 years, I can boil my experience here down to one word - gratitude."

Netflix Co-CEO Desires Expanded Relationship With the NFL

"We are in discussions right now, because we think there’s an opportunity to expand the relationship. We’ve learned a lot about what works, and how to value the NFL and live [content] generally over the last couple of years."

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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."