Aaron Rodgers Backed ‘IMDB of Sports’ Launches
The athlete-information website launched on Tuesday.
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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.
NFL Betting Lines Set Earlier Than Ever
FOS notes that with sports betting currently legal in more than two dozen states, sportsbooks are embracing earlier-than-ever betting opportunities and competing for customers.
NFL, iHeartMedia Partner To Create NFL Podcast Network
“NFL Films’ archive will be utilized to create shows focusing on the league’s history. There will also be shows devoted to analysis, interviews, and more.”
Audacy Partners With Locked On For Ultimate Mock Draft 2021
The project is a six-episode series that leads up to the NFL Draft. The 45-minute episodes will have Locked On Podcast Network’s Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson serve as hosts.
Amazon Has Eyes On More NFL Games, Other Sports Properties
The company is exploring local broadcast streams for “Thursday Night Football.”
Is The NFL Too Big And Rich To Care About Deshaun Watson?
With Americans concerned about post-pandemic life and racial tensions, outrage has been mild about 21 civil lawsuits accusing Watson of sexual misconduct — which allows the league to slow-play the case.
Kirk Herbstreit To Interview QB Prospects On New ESPN Show QB21
The series debuts on ESPN Saturday April 17.
Kevin James To Play Saints Coach Sean Payton In Netflix Movie
Payton has approved the script and filming will begin later this year.
Mina Kimes: Social Media Trolls Have Forced Me To Censor Myself
During the interview, Kimes expressed how she feels she needs to censor her social media posts, especially those regarding domestic violence in sports.