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TNT Sports Luis Silberwasser Reportedly Not Part of Combined Sports Group With Skydance Merger

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”

MSNBC Sets Date to Begin Separation From NBC News, Including Rebrand to MS NOW

The two companies will continue joint operations in Washington, D.C. until Sunday, October 19th.

VERSANT Signs Multi-Year Rights Agreement With League One Volleyball

"We’re thrilled to showcase the stars of LOVB and bring women’s pro volleyball to a national primetime audience on USA Network beginning this January"

MSNBC Was Wise to Cut Ties With Matthew Dowd, But How Do They Avoid Similar Situations in the Future?

There's a firm and steadfast rule that everyone -- not just cable news outlets -- should hold when it comes to hiring.

Top Comcast, Versant Execs After MSNBC’s Coverage of Charlie Kirk: ‘We Need to Do Better’

"We should be able to disagree, robustly and passionately, but, ultimately, with respect. We need to do better."

MS NOW and MSNBC: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Rebrand

By shedding the traditional brand tie, MS NOW can finally lean into what it already is, and doesn't have to worry about what effect that might have on it's network counterpart.

Versant President of Sport Matt Hong Prefers Peacock as Streaming Partner, Happy With Sports Portfolio

"We have programming that I think is competitive with most networks out there. I like what we have, and will continue to be competitive going forward"

NBC Sports Extends Media Rights With USGA Through 2032

"This agreement enables the USGA to further advance our mission to positively impact the game, while providing the most expansive coverage and broadest reach to showcase USGA championships"

MSNBC Adds Jacob Soboroff As Senior National and Political Correspondent

"I came home to MSNBC because there's no other place like it -- a space to listen to other people, share their stories, and learn from them."

NBC Nightly News Executive Producer Meghan Rafferty to Depart for Executive Role at MSNBC, CNBC

She had held the role of Executive Producer for the nightly newscast for nearly four full years.

MSNBC Anchor Ari Melber in Discussions With Rival Networks: Report

"Melber has been the host of the highly rated The Beat since 2017"

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Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”

Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title

"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."