News: NFL, ESPN, Charter and more

The NFL discusses early media rights negotiations; the ESPN direct-to-consumer service marks one year; and more sports media news.

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News: Peacock, ESPN, NBC Sports and more

Peacock raises its subscription prices; Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro maintains he is not interested in ESPN spinoff; and more sports media news.

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Nielsen introducing passive co-viewing, other changes to data measurement

Nielsen is making changes to data measurement, headlined by passive measurement of co-viewing becoming part of national currency.

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ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen passes away at 93

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen passed away from the effects of Parkinson's disease on Tuesday at the age of 93, the company announced.

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NFL Network, RedZone return to Xfinity

NFL Network and NFL RedZone have been restored on Xfinity under a new deal between Comcast and The Walt Disney Company announced Monday.

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MLB Network rookie Eric Hosmer latest in growing pipeline of new baseball analysts

A look into the first season of Eric Hosmer working as an analyst on game broadcasts and studio shows for MLB Network.

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News: WBD, Netflix, Versant and more

WBD quarterly advertising revenue down 22% YoY; Kevin Costner to be part of Netflix Field of Dreams broadcast; and more sports media news.

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Murdoch: Fox will not renegotiate NFL deal until closer to '29 opt-out

Fox Corp. chairman Lachlan Murdoch said the company is not altering its NFL rights deal before the league can enact its opt-out clause.

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News: Disney+, LIV Golf, ESPN and more

Disney+ is adding more college football simulcasts this season; LIV Golf has funding for the league to continue; and more sports media news.

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Ellison: Paramount should be looked at "as a buyer of sports rights"

Paramount chairman/CEO David Ellison discussed the company's approach towards sports rights on a quarterly earnings call.

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Netflix officially adds Kuechly as game analyst; Foles set to debut in studio

Netflix revealed that Noah Eagle and Luke Kuechly will broadcast its Week 1 NFL game, along with Nick Foles making his studio debut.

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News: NFL Network, LeBron James, Prime Video and more

NFL Network is now available on the ESPN App; Prime Video inks sublicensing deal with Rogers; and more sports media news.

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UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments amid possible private equity inclusion

UEFA member associations voted unanimously to boycott FIFA tournaments as the governing body floats possible private equity investments.

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News: Netflix, ESPN-YouTube TV, FIFA and more

Netflix reportedly naming Luke Kuechly top NFL game analyst; FIFA "is exploring the concept of" a new subsidiary; and more sports media news.

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News: YouTube, Fox Sports, Paramount-WBD and more

YouTube Premium subscribers will gain free access to ad-supported Peacock Premium next year; and more sports media news.

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On the ground at Fanatics Fest amid a rush for virality

A comprehensive review of Fanatics Fest in New York City, including thoughts on the setup, programming and viral moments.

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Romo reportedly arrested on suspicion of OWI

CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo was reportedly arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.

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Duke-Michigan neutral-site game reportedly called off

The neutral-site matchup between Duke and Michigan slated to take place in late December has reportedly been called off.

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News: Peacock, Portland Trail Blazers, Jonathan Jones and more

Peacock attains profitability for the first time; Trail Blazers to make changes to its broadcast team; and more sports media news.

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News: NHL, Telemundo, Audacy-SiriusXM and more

NHL to produce regional broadcasts for four clubs; Telemundo lands Spanish-language UEFA rights in U.S.; and more sports media news.

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Paramount-WBD merger on hold amid TRO

The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is on hold amid a temporary restraining order issued Monday.

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News: ESPN, Fandango, NHL and more

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro discusses "give and take" within sports rights portfolio; Fandango plans expansion; and more sports media news.

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Netflix brings the Home Run Derby into its streaming era

A behind-the-scenes look at how Netflix planned and broadcast the Home Run Derby for the first time on Monday night.

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Going behind the seams with the voices of Mets baseball on SNY

A behind-the-scenes look at SNY broadcasts of New York Mets baseball in the announcing booth and pregame/postgame studio.

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News: NASCAR, LIV Golf, ESPN and more

NASCAR CEO discusses media rights; John Lasker will retire from ESPN at end of Sept. after 27 years; and more sports media news.

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Paramount will reportedly not close WBD deal before July 22

The deal for Paramount to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery will reportedly not close before Wednesday, July 22.

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News: Geno Auriemma, Versant, Rogers and more

Geno Auriemma open to broadcasting post-coaching if he can handle the schedule; Versant is purchasing Full Swing; and more sports media news.

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Inside the YES Network production of Yankees baseball

A comprehensive look behind the scenes of New York Yankees game broadcasts on YES Network from Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

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Inside the YES Network production of Yankees baseball

A comprehensive look behind the scenes of New York Yankees game broadcasts on YES Network from Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

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News: ESPN-NFLN studio, Phillies RSN, PGA Tour and more

ESPN consolidating West Coast production to Inglewood; portions of select PGA Tour events to air on ESPN; and more sports media news.

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