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TKO President Mark Shapiro: Netflix Lagging Engagement Is “Getting Blown Up” By Media
"In the same way, you're going to go to ESPN or you're going to go to Paramount Plus. If you're looking for sports, you're going to go to Netflix first and foremost when you turn on the tube."
The Biggest UFC Event in History Could Be Its Biggest Missed Opportunity
"Whether people love it, hate it, or are simply curious about it, they're going to be talking about it. That's exactly why CBS should want it on broadcast television."
Dana White Reveals Secret To Power Slap’s Quick Success Story
"Power Slap is the most successful thing I've ever been a part of in such a short amount of time."
TKO President Mark Shapiro: WWE, UFC Events In Saudi Arabia Still On Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions
"All systems go, but as you'd expect, we're going to monitor the situation."
Pat McAfee’s WWE Wrestlemania Role Creates Content Approach Dilemma for ESPN
"ESPN now has a decision to make. Lean all the way in and risk alienating part of its audience. Or show restraint—and protect the integrity of the platform that made this partnership valuable in the first place."
UFC Announces Long Term Agreement With bet365 as Official Sports Betting Partner
"This partnership with UFC marks a defining moment for bet365 as we accelerate our growth globally and deepen our commitment to sports where live action and fan engagement are inseparable."
Molly Qerim Lands First Role Following First Take Exit With Zuffa Boxing
"The move signals a notable reentry into live event television for Qerim, who spent more than a decade as the face of ESPN’s weekday debate programming."
ESPN Going Direct-To-Consumer Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 TV Sports Stories of 2025
"Many stories captured headlines, but ESPN's decision to go direct-to-consumer easily topped the list as the most important sports television story of 2025."
WWE President Nick Khan Confirms Pat McAfee’s Return
"I know you and I are going to sit together once college football slows a little bit"
Mark Shapiro: Infiltration of Sports Betting Into ESPN Programming a “Total Turnoff”
"I just hope this means we will not have to endure sports betting conversation infiltrating ESPN’s programming in the way it has, especially this football season"