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News: Paramount-WBD, FDSN, iHeartMedia and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 1d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount is reportedly having discussions with private equity firms regarding a potential bid for WBD; FanDuel Sports Network announces extensions of two NHL team agreements; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/para...

Paramount is reportedly having discussions with private equity firms about a potential bid for WBD; and more sports media news.

Silver touts broadcasting future, past, at NBCU NBA media day

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 2d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @nba.com commissioner Adam Silver discusses the new media rights deal with NBCUniversal as the @nbaonnbc.bsky.social prepares for opening night.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver discusses the new 11-year media rights deals and working with NBCUniversal across broadcast and streaming TV.

News: NBC-YTTV, March Madness, Dodgers and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 7d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBCUniversal networks will continue to remain available on YouTube TV under a new long-term distribution agreement with Google; NCAA March Madness could reportedly expand in the future; and more sports media news.

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NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have reached a long-term distribution agreement; March Madness could be expanding; and more sports media news.

News: Big Ten, NBCU-YTTV update, LA Clippers and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 8d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Big Ten Conference is reportedly discussing a private capital deal; NBCUniversal and YouTube TV reach a short-term extension as the two sides try to agree on a new carriage deal; and more sports media news.

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The Big Ten is reportedly discussing a private capital deal; NBCU and YouTube TV agree on short-term extension; and more sports media news.

News: Paramount, Comcast, NBA and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 10d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reaches a media rights deal with TKO Group Holdings to stream Zuffa Boxing in the U.S., Canada and Latin America; Comcast announces Mike Cavanagh as new co-CEO starting in January; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/para...

Paramount signs a media rights deal for Zuffa Boxing; Comcast appoints Mike Cavanagh to co-CEO; and more sports media news.

While TV makes headlines, Westwood One continues decades-long NFL run

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 11d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A look at the Westwood One broadcasts of NFL games with Mike Eaby, Kevin Harlan and Mike Golic.

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Mike Eaby, Kevin Harlan and Mike Golic discuss broadcasts of the National Football League on Westwood One radio.

News: NBCU-YouTube TV, Monumental, Kyle Lowry and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 14d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBCUniversal networks may become unavailable on YouTube TV amid a potential carriage dispute; Kyle Lowry joins NBA coverage on Amazon's Prime Video; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/nbcu...

NBCUniversal networks could go dark on YouTube TV; Monumental Sports Network warns of potential blackouts; and more sports media news.

News: Tom Brady, ESPN NBA, UEFA Champions League and more

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 15d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Tom Brady talks about perceived conflict of interest between his Fox Sports NFL broadcasting and Raiders minority ownership roles; Burke Magnus discusses NBA on @espn.com ahead of the season; and more sports media news.

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Tom Brady discusses perceptions of a conflict of interest; Burke Magnus talks about the ESPN NBA roster; and more sports media news.

News: Pat McAfee, Versant, Alex Faust and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 17d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com president of content Burke Magnus wants Pat McAfee to stay "beyond his current contract"; Versant reports financial data; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/pat-...

The ESPN content president wants Pat McAfee to stay "beyond his current contract"; Versant reports financial data; and more sports media news

CBS Sports ready to celebrate 50th anniversary of 'The NFL Today'

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Sports Media Watch @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social · 18d

Ahead of today's 50th anniversary of "The NFL Today" on CBS, check out this feature by @derekfutterman.bsky.social that includes quotes from Brent Musburger and more: www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/cbs-...

Brent Musburger, James Brown and Harold Bryant discuss the 50th anniversary of "The NFL Today" and the upcoming throwback episode.

CBS Sports ready to celebrate 50th anniversary of 'The NFL Today'

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 20d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @cbssports.bsky.social will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The NFL Today" this Sunday. Insights on the show from James Brown, Brent Musburger and Harold Bryant:

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/cbs-...

Brent Musburger, James Brown and Harold Bryant discuss the 50th anniversary of "The NFL Today" and the upcoming throwback episode.

News: ESPN-WWE, MLB, NBC Sports and more

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 22d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com executives discuss airing WWE PLEs; @mlb.com cancels its London series scheduled for next season; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/espn...

ESPN executives discuss the WWE rights agreement; Rob Manfred reveals that MLB will not play games in London next season; and Rick Cordella discusses the

Stephen A. Smith to join three episodes of ESPN 'Monday Night Countdown'

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 22d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Stephen A. Smith will be joining three episodes of @espn.com "Monday Night Countdown."

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/step...

Stephen A. Smith recently stated that he will be "doing at least three Monday Night Football games this year," debuting on Lions-Ravens.

News: ESPN, TNT Sports, NWSL/LOVB and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 23d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com chairman Jimmy Pitaro discusses potential future deals with leagues; TNT Sports chairman and CEO Luis Silberwasser discusses "Inside the NBA"; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/espn...

Jimmy Pitaro discusses potential future league deals with ESPN; Luis Silberwasser talks about "Inside the NBA;" and more sports media news.

Molly Qerim to exit ESPN, "First Take"

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 23d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Molly Qerim will not be on "First Take" moving forward as she prepares to depart @espn.com.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/moll...

Longtime ESPN "First Take" host Molly Qerim is reportedly departing the morning debate show by the end of the year.

News: Shanks on ESPN-NFL, Sankey on SBA, ESPN extensions and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 24d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fox Sports CEO and EP Eric Shanks discusses the nonbinding agreement between @espn.com and the NFL; SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks about the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/eric...

Eric Shanks comments on the ESPN-NFL nonbinding agreement; Greg Sankey talks about the Sports Broadcasting Act; and more sports media news.

J.B. Long and Mike Golic Jr. on a new era at TNT

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 25d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: J.B. Long and Mike Golic Jr. discuss calling Big 12 Conference games on TNT.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/jb-l...

TNT Sports Big 12 voices J.B. Long and Mike Golic Jr. discuss the network's new era of college football coverage.

Matt Barrie on "SportsCenter," CFB, TGL and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 27d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An interview with @espn.com host and play-by-play announcer Matt Barrie:

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/matt...

Matt Barrie discusses his time at ESPN anchoring "SportsCenter," calling college football games and delivering play-by-play for TGL.

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 28d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The @nba.com is “continuing to look at” issues related to the availability of local and national games; Paramount is reportedly creating a sports entertainment division; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/nba-...

News: Comcast, Fox, Unrivaled and more

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 29d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Comcast discusses its sports portfolio; Fox Corp. is in conversations regarding bundles for its DTC platform; and @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social games will take place on four nights per week.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/comc...

Comcast president Mike Cavanagh discusses the company's sports portfolio; Unrivaled adds a fourth night of games; and more sports media news.

Zaslav: WBD 'less and less dependent on sports' to capture margin

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · 29d

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav discussed the company's sports content and forthcoming split.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/zasl...

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav discusses the company's reliance on sports and forthcoming split expected next year.

News: Ryan Clark, NBA TV, Formula 1 and more

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Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · Sep 8

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Ryan Clark apologizes to Peter Schrager; TNT Sports has its final broadcast on NBA TV; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/ryan...

Ryan Clark issues an apology to Peter Schrager; TNT Sports airs its final broadcast on NBA TV and more sports media news.

News: NFL Sunday Ticket, Kirk Herbstreit, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · Sep 4

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An update on the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit; the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2025; and more sports media news.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/nfl-...

An update on the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit; the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and more sports media news.

Pitaro: ESPN willing to listen if other leagues seek to replicate NFL deal

Derek Futterman @derekfutterman.bsky.social · Sep 4

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com chairman Jimmy Pitaro explained that it would have to make business sense if the company ever tried to replicate its pending deal that would grant the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/pita...

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro discusses the prospect of the company replicating its NFL deal with other leagues; and more about the business.