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NAB Show New York: AI, Creators and Live Sports Take Center Stage

“From new business models to next-gen tools, industry leaders shared how they’re using emerging technology to move their businesses forward.”

Clay Travis Calls On Broadcasters To Push Leagues In Placing Large Signature Events On Broadcast TV

"There have been a lot of people asleep at the wheel, allowing the average sports fan to be gouged by the average sports league. I think about this all the time because eventually they'll put everything behind a paywall if they can."

Former NHL Player, MSG Network Analyst Ron Duguay Dies At 69

"Ron’s signature skating style — with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice — captivated the (Madison Square) Garden faithful."

YouTube Sets New High Water Mark as Streaming Share Hits 49.6%, Nielsen Data Shows

However, overall television usage fell 4.4% as the FIFA World Cup ended and students returned to school.

Kevin Harlan, Brent Barry Join Amazon Prime NBA Coverage

"Harlan will continue his NFL duties with CBS while calling NBA on Amazon."

Randy Moss Returning To NFL Countdown On ESPN This Season

"Randy’s return on Super Bowl Sunday was an emotional lift — not just for our team but for the entire football community"

Major League Baseball, ESPN Resume Discussions as Opt-Out Nears

The mutual opt out of the final three seasons of its $550 million annual agreement between MLB and ESPN included rights to Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby, and a portion of MLB’s postseason coverage including the wild card round

Pat McAfee: ‘I Learned a Lot About My Business This Morning in Another Article’

"I don’t know if this is just normal, par for the course. I guess it’s just life these days."

Dan Orlovsky Agrees To Extension With ESPN: Report

"According to a report in The Athletic, Orlovsky’s new deal remains unsigned, but the terms of the agreement have been agreed to."

Ken Rosenthal: Mike Fiers Going On the Record Made Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Story ‘Much More Effective’

"What I failed to realize was it really had this monumental impact on the sport because it led to rules changes and it led to hopefully a different culture"

Rich Eisen Announces Return to ESPN

"We will continue to be aggressive in adding premier content to our platforms, with 'The Rich Eisen Show' being today’s example."

YouTube Labeled ‘Heavy Favorite’ to Broadcast NFL Game From Brazil in Week One

This game featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and a yet-to-be-identified opponent would be available for free.

Robert Griffin III Expected to Sign With FOX Sports as College Football Game Analyst: Report

"Griffin was laid off last year with a reported two years remaining on his deal with ESPN"

The Athletic Announces New Collaboration For Delivering NBA, WNBA News And Highlights

“Our mission at The Athletic has always been to deliver the smartest, most insightful sports journalism anywhere."

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Clay Travis Calls On Broadcasters To Push Leagues In Placing Large Signature Events On Broadcast TV

"There have been a lot of people asleep at the wheel, allowing the average sports fan to be gouged by the average sports league. I think about this all the time because eventually they'll put everything behind a paywall if they can."

Former NHL Player, MSG Network Analyst Ron Duguay Dies At 69

"Ron’s signature skating style — with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice — captivated the (Madison Square) Garden faithful."

YouTube Sets New High Water Mark as Streaming Share Hits 49.6%, Nielsen Data Shows

However, overall television usage fell 4.4% as the FIFA World Cup ended and students returned to school.

Ken Carman Questions NBA Teams Charging More To Watch “Watered Down” Regular Season Games

"I love the [Cleveland] Cavs, and they're good people over there. This has to change as soon as possible. They got to do something. This is bad."