ESPN signs landmark rights pact with the SEC
ESPN has signed a landmark media rights agreement with the Southeastern Conference, gaining exclusive rights to the Power Five conference’s premium football package beginning with the 2024-25 academic y…
Fox CFO suggests network could drop NFL Thursday package
Fox Corp. could elect to drop its Thursday night rights package with the National Football League if bidding becomes too high, the company’s chief financial officer said.
Peacock extends growth curve, reaches 26 million sign-ups
Peacock is continuing its sharp growth trajectory as NBCUniversal chief executive Jeff Shell said the new streaming service has now surpassed 26 million sign-ups
NBC Sports’ SNF to feature political star Kornacki
NBC Sports on December 6 will feature noted NBC News political correspondent Steve Kornacki as part of its Sunday Night Football coverage of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs
FuboTV moves toward online wagering with Balto Sports deal
Sports-focused streaming service fuboTV is moving for the first time into online sports wagering with the acquisition of Balto Sports, a California-based technology startup
Sinclair signs landmark pact with Bally’s for RSN naming rights
Sinclair Broadcast Group is making an industry-shaking move with most of its regional sports networks, signing a landmark deal with casino operator Bally’s Corp.
Disney continues to see growth in streaming operations
As much of the Walt Disney Co. remains battered by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the company reported continued growth for its streaming operations during its most recent quarter
Pitaro names new ESPN executive leadership team
ESPN has unveiled an executive restructuring following the planned departure of executive vice president of content Connor Schell and recent reorganization by corporate parent The Walt Disney Co.
NBC Sports’ Bevacqua eyes return to normalcy for sports TV ratings
Pete Bevacqua, newly promoted to chairman of NBC Sports, said he believes that sports ratings on American television will return to more normal patterns following the impending conclusion of the country’s p…
ESPN lays off 300 employees, will not fill 200 other positions
American sports media giant ESPN said it will lay off about 300 employees and not fill 200 other open positions, a heavy cutback for the Walt Disney Co.-owned company amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic