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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.

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN App Will Be Significantly Enhanced This Fall

"...we want you to go to the ESPN App and authenticate because that’s where we’re going to have all of these enhanced experiences..."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I’m Happy’ I Will Be at ESPN ‘For Years to Come’

"I got a lot of things that I want to achieve, a lot of things that I want to accomplish in my life that extend beyond this show and beyond the world of sports, but it all starts here."

Stephen A. Smith Agrees to Five-Year Contract with ESPN: Report

"According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a five-year deal worth at least $100 million:"

From ESPN to ‘The Athletic,’ Jayson Stark Remains Baseball’s Five-Tool Player

"I’ve been really lucky in my life to work in great places with great people, but there’s never been anything quite like this."

Joe Buck Returns to MLB For ESPN Opening Day Broadcast

“I know what I’ve said in the past about this stuff, but I’m not really good at saying no and I think I inherited that from my dad."

Good for Stephen A. Smith, But Will ESPN Eventually Regret This Mega Deal?

I don't think I would be the first person to say that while supremely talented, Stephen A.'s BS meter runs a smidge higher than most.

The NFL Regular Season Will Continue to Grow as Roger Goodell, Owners and Media Partners Look for More Revenue

Goodell sees the 18-game schedule as both a certainty and another financial windfall from media rights partners who’ll quickly saddle up to add that extra week of broadcasts.

Michael Silver Joining The Athletic as Senior NFL Writer

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Yahoo Sports and The Athletic Partner to Launch New Digital Destination for Women’s Sports Coverage

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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."