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ESPN Extends Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Into 2028
"Launched in October 2001, Pardon The Interruption quickly established itself as one of ESPN’s signature studio programs"
NFL Lifts Rules on Tom Brady Attending Production Meetings
"The NFL barred Brady from nearly all team meetings that provide insight into coaching strategies and player discussions, a restriction commonly referred to as the “Brady Rules.”
ESPN Reportedly Reaches Agreement With MLB To Sell All Out-of Market, Some In-Market Games
"The deal, expected to span three years, would mark a significant expansion of ESPN’s baseball portfolio"
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Direct-To-Consumer In “The First Inning”
"We thought it was the right thing to do for the sports fan because the trends were not slowing down"
Major League Baseball Talking Possible Baseball Packages With NBC, ESPN, Apple, Netflix
"The activity has created an opening for other platforms to enter the fray. Each potential contract would run three seasons according to The Athletic"
Pablo Torre Insists Content of ‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ Not Changing Following The Athletic Licensing Deal
"The Athletic, the New York Times came to us... and they made it very clear that they want us to do this show exactly as we’ve been doing it"
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro: Coverage of NFL Not Changing With League Owning 10% of ESPN
"We’ve been very clear with the NFL from day one that nothing is changing in terms of how we cover the league"
The Athletic Adds ‘The Sports Gossip Show’ to Podcast Network
"We’re beyond excited to continue growing our audience with the help of its first-rate team and impressive platform"
Pablo Torre Finds Out Signs Multi-Year Licensing Agreement With The Athletic
"According to Bloomberg, the deal is worth a reported seven figures and is one of two new licensing partnerships designed to add a more conversational, pop culture-infused layer to The Athletic’s sports coverage"
ESPN Reportedly Reaches Deal With NFL Media To Take Over Redzone, NFL Network, and More
"ESPN gains control of several NFL-owned media properties, including RedZone, NFL Network, the league’s fantasy football business, and seven additional regular-season games"