Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce has reportedly agreed to a deal with ESPN that will have him join Monday Night Countdown during the NFL season. Kelce, who also co-hosts the New Heights podcast with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, had discussed potentially working in sports media in the past.

Dan Le Batard believes that Kelce could have landed any job that he wanted to, especially becoming more famous late in life and with his brother dating award-winning singer and songwriter Taylor Swift. Aside from his stellar play on the field, which resulted in seven Pro Bowl appearances and a Super Bowl championship, Kelce’s podcast and fandom have augmented his standing in the media landscape.

“I will tell you this is a fascinating thing to watch in the media age when the athletes come for all of the great jobs and have their own brands,” Le Batard said on Tuesday’s episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. “Jason Kelce has turned himself into what’s going to be the most powerful offensive lineman voice there’s been since John Madden? Since whatever it is – Art Donovan? You don’t get to be famous as one of these offensive lineman.”

Le Batard expressed that the signing was great for both Kelce and ESPN, referring to him as someone who will be “an obvious star, a beer-belly every man on your football telecast.” Additionally, he asserted that the role is going to elevate his profile and have him become more known to football fans and viewers from around the country.

Sports Bash, a popular sports show broadcasted on YouTube and Long Island’s 103.9 FM LI Newsradio, will now be streamed live every weekday at 9 a.m. EST starting May 6th on various platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and TuneIn. The duo of New York radio personality Peter Schwartz and Ticketbash.com CEO Vincent Grieco co-host the show, which is owned and produced by Sports Bash Media. Originally launched in August of 2023 as a radio-only program, it expanded to include a video version on YouTube in October of that same year.

“We are excited to expand Sports Bash to become a daily show each weekday morning,” said co-host Peter Schwartz, who is also an update anchor for WFAN and WCBS 880 in New York as well as the Infinity Sports Network.  “When we launched in August, it was our goal to grow the show and the company.  We’re looking forward to what lies ahead.”

Aside from being the host of Sports Bash, Schwartz also presents “For Pete’s Take” on a daily basis, a social media segment from Sports Bash Media that covers the latest in sports news and upcoming events.

“When you combine the world of sports and concerts with the complex ticket landscape, a show is born,” said co-host Vincent Grieco. “The show was started to fill a void in the overall entertainment space which covers sports updates and the world of ticketing.”

Grieco is the Founder and CEO of Ticketbash.com, an online ticket agency, based in Melville, New York. Known as “Vinny Tickets,” Vincent has over 25 years of experience in the ticket industry. Vinny is “the ultimate fan,” and has a passion for creating amazing experiences, and lasting memories for his customer.

In addition to producing and broadcasting videos on their Facebook and Instagram accounts, Sports Bash Media covers local sporting events. The current half-hour show is set to expand to a full hour in the near future, with plans to add more shows under the Sports Bash Media umbrella.

SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced the launch of SNP 360, a direct-to-consumer streaming service offering fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Penguins access for $18 per month.

“Our desire has been to reach fans wherever they are and give them options to access our clubs’ telecasts,” Sean McGrail, the CEO of SportsNet Pittsburgh, said in a statement. “There are many people now who don’t subscribe a linear TV bundle, and we wanted to make sure they had the opportunity to engage with our teams and be part of the fan base.”

SNP 360 makes its debut as other regional sports channels have begun to offer live sports streaming services outside of the traditional cable bundle. Recently, the YES Network and MSG Networks also launched their own streaming options in the New York City area, priced between $25 and $30 per month. Additionally, Diamond Sports Group’s Bally Sports has a regional sports subscription service available for around $20 per month.