Julian Edelman Joins Inside The NFL Cast
The multi-year deal between ViacomCBS and the former NFL receiver will allow him to develop scripted and unscripted programming for divisions from Paramount+ to Nickelodeon.
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NBC Sports Chicago Offering Gambling-Focused Telecast For Bulls Game
The broadcast will provide live spread, over-under, and money line odds during the game, simultaneously with odds on props and futures.
CC Sabathia, John Smoltz, Carlos Peña to be Featured In Unique MLB Network Telecast
The purpose of this new program is for fans to see first-hand organic conversations that occur among a group of former players as if they are watching a game from home.
Steph Curry’s Hot Streak Sparks Ratings Uptick For NBA
Curry has been on a historic scoring run in April.
MLB Urging Regional Sports Networks To Come Up With Direct-To-Consumer Plan
MLB has avoided direct-to-consumer live game broadcasts in the past.
ESPN Gave Mike Greenberg Tapes Of Chris Berman & Trey Wingo To Study For NFL Draft
“Being a part of the NFL Draft isn’t new for Greenberg. He was the co-host of ESPN Radio’s Draft coverage from 2004-2006 when it was at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, but he doesn’t expect that his radio experience will be anything like TV.”
DirecTV Headed To Arbitration In Sunday Ticket Dispute With Customers
Recent deals between the NFL and TV partners are valued at more than $100 billion and, per The Hollywood Reporter, the league has yet to announce what would be happening with its “Sunday Ticket” out-of-market package moving forward.
Gary Sheffield Didn’t Watch Baseball When He Was a TBS Analyst
“TBS dropped Sheffield before the 2020 postseason. If that was a move made to adjust to the budget hits television took during Covid-19, it is a pretty safe bet that he won’t be coming back now.”
Dan Dakich Wants Kelly Clarkson’s Help With His Charity
Last year, Dakich Cycles for the City gave away 150 bikes; nonetheless, this year, they’re looking to double that as their goal is to give away 300 bikes, locks, and helmets given to kids in need.
Andrew Siciliano, Alex Leatherwood Bond Over Hatred Of Cats
“There is no way that the team interviewing Leatherwood actually learned anything from his answer.”