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NBC Targeting J.J. Watt For Big Ten Studio Show
“NBC is one of many networks said to be courting the future Hall of Famer.”
Emily Kaplan is On the Clock During the NHL Season
“There’s only two things in the world that you can control: How hard you work; and how you treat other people.”
Disney Stock Surges Following Report of Direct-to-Consumer ESPN Plans
"Forbes reported Thursday that Disney saw over 1% in gains as a result, rising the price per share to $93.98."
Scripps Sports Adds Quinn Pacini To Oversee Operations
"Quinn had been directly involved with Scripps Sports since its inception late last year, working on utilizing its media rights deal with the Big Sky Conference."
Phoenix Mercury Open Season on Gray TV Station Despite Judge’s Order
"Mercury games will air locally on KTVK, known as Arizona's Family 3TV and be available across Arizona on KPHE (AZ Family Sports Network)."
Sports Media Industry Puts ESPN and Pat McAfee Under a Microscope
“For ESPN, it's easily their biggest content swing in the Pitaro era outside of live sports and it certainly makes their daily lineup more varied, and probably more interesting.”
Layoffs Hit Warner Bros. Discovery Sports for 2nd Time in 6 Months
"In total, fifty people lost their jobs. Senior executives and on-air talent were not affected."
ESPN Reportedly Preparing Direct-to-Consumer Launch
This new DTC plan, reportedly titled Project “Flagship,” will aim to transition the cable channel to be streamable.
David Zaslav: New TNT, NBA Deal Will ‘Look a Little Bit Different’
“I’m hopeful we get a deal done with the NBA."
Mark Shapiro: ‘Whatever Scott Van Pelt’s Deal is, He is Underpaid’
"You can still get paid if you're in that vein. That's a true unicorn.”