"The data shows nearly 52% of streaming viewers frequently don’t know where a game airs. Meanwhile, nearly 55% subscribe to a streaming service specifically for live sports."
"I believe that with fierce competition that’s going on between traditional television and the newer media platforms that there’ll be a great opportunity for us to both expand our reach and get paid what we think is an appropriate reflection of our value."
"NBA All-Star is one of those moments where sports and culture collide, and getting to work with the NBA, the players and NBC Sports on what comes next is incredibly exciting."
"Everyone’s excited about this all the way to the top of our company. We’re going to see how this works and how it performs. From there, we’ll see what the strategy will be moving forward."
"I’m thrilled to join our elite tennis team at ESPN that pours everything into making our coverage insightful, innovative and entertaining. It’s quite a privilege for me to get a chance to experience Wimbledon for the first time and share it with our fans."
"Simply, I’m always just a massive fan of tennis. I’m very excited to join the ESPN tennis team and look forward to covering the two biggest tournaments in the world."
"Darlington’s expanded portfolio will include coverage of the Masters, PGA Championship, and The Championships, Wimbledon, with his responsibilities extending beyond reporting"
"I believe that with fierce competition that’s going on between traditional television and the newer media platforms that there’ll be a great opportunity for us to both expand our reach and get paid what we think is an appropriate reflection of our value."
"NBA All-Star is one of those moments where sports and culture collide, and getting to work with the NBA, the players and NBC Sports on what comes next is incredibly exciting."