Longtime TSN CFL Analyst Chris Schultz Dies
Chris Schultz, 61, a former Dallas Cowboy and Toronto Argonaut offensive linemen has passed away.
Sports TV News
Charles Barkley Missing All-Star Game for Daughter’s Wedding
“I’ve been really working out hard because apparently, they’ve got to pick me up in a chair,” Barkley told Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show Tuesday night in regard to the traditional celebratory Jewish dance.
ESPN Tried, But Skip Bayless Chooses To Stay At FS1
“Marchand reports The Worldwide Leader made Bayless a contract offer worth up to $31 million, eyeing to pair him with Stephen A. Smith again.”
SNY To Simulcast Carton & Roberts
The regional sports network will carry a two hour block from the five hour show every weekday from 4 until 6 pm.
NFL Rights Fee Increase Could Cost NBC Other Sports
Talks behind the scenes indicate that NBC would double the amount they’re paying to keep the rights for Sunday Night Football on their network.
Dish & Sling To Drop NBC Sports RSNs In April
Dish and Sling customers will unfortunately have their NBC Sports RSN’s taken away.
MASN, Comcast Reach Agreement to Continue As Nationals & Orioles TV Home
The agreement goes into effect immediately and MASN’s will cover every available Nationals and Orioles game, meaning the network will showcase more than 300 live MLB events this season, according to the release.
No Punishment For Dan Dakich, Returns to ESPN This Weekend
The news came on Wednesday as ESPN released their college basketball schedule for this week with Dakich scheduled to call two games; Kent State at Buffalo on ESPNU on Friday and Virginia at Louisville on Saturday.
Dwyane Wade To Brandon Tierney: Don’t Be Dumb
“Late Tuesday night, Tierney’s tweet again resurfaced when the NBA on TNT crew addressed the question.”
ABC to Carry Its First Bundesliga Match Saturday
ESPN and ABC may be testing the waters to see just how much milage they can get out of some of these partnerships.