Disney, NFL $1 Billion Apart On TV Rights
Negotiations between its existing network partners NBC, CBS, Fox, and Disney-owned ESPN are currently underway as the league is working to get its primary package renewals completed by March 17.
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Philadelphia Phillies Extend Deal With WIP
Scott Franzke will return as the play-by-play voice, while Larry Andersen will return as an analyst for home games and Kevin Fransden for road games.
Jim Nantz Pressed Tiger Woods to Reveal Recovery Timeline
However, Nantz did get Woods to admit that he’s lengthened his putter and is “still in the gym doing the mundane things you have to do for rehab before [he] can start gravitating toward something a little more.”
Troy Aikman Says He’s Impressed with Dave Portnoy, Wants to Meet Him
In the video, Aikman said that he follows Portnoy on social media and is impressed with him.
UFC, TikTok Enter Partnership For Live Original Content
The partnership will launch this week leading up to Saturday’s UFC fight and will feature behind-the-scenes programming as well as pre- and post-fight interviews.
ESPN Adds More NFL Draft Coverage With Matt Miller & Jim Nagy
The former NFL Draft analyst and insider for Bleacher Report, Matt Miller, made his ESPN debut Friday morning, joining Greeny and the crew on Get Up!
Mark Jones Under Fire For Liking Tweets Mocking Rush Limbagh’s Death
Limbaugh was a controversial figure and known for stating harsh opinions about race, gender and politics that some strongly disagreed with, yet a tweet celebrating the death of anyone is extremely uncalled for.
Michael Phelps Doc To Premiere On Peacock Before Olympics
NBC swimming broadcasters Rowdy Gaines and Dan Hicks will be featured in the series – Michael Phelps: Medals, Memories & More – alongside Phelps.
Westwood One Study Says Radio Best Way To Advertise Sports Betting Brands
The study looked at the number of people that were aware sports betting was legal in the state, age and demographic of those interested in betting and familiarity with betting companies and apps.
ESPN Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Of The Jump On Thursday
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul made an appearance on the show’s first episode and will join Nichols for the anniversary episode to discuss his latest project as an executive producer.