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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.

FanDuel Sports Network Centralizing Some Production Roles In Denver

"Everything about it is going to change. And it’s going to be improved"

Netflix Reportedly Set To Carry MLB Opening Day Game Between New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants

"The move is part of a reported three-year rights package between MLB and Netflix that is expected to be announced in the coming weeks"

ESPN Will Hold Tryouts To Replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

"We’re not locked into anything in particular. The one thing that was unexpected was the timing of all this"

The Athletic Announces New Media Partnership With The NFL

"Our goal is to take you inside the action to show what’s really going on between the lines"

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"

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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."