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sports7 days ago•16 min saved

How John Skipper Made the World Cup a TV Juggernaut in America

John Skipper, rising from Rolling Stone to ESPN president, championed a live-sports-first strategy that won ESPN the U.S. World Cup rights for 2010 and 2014 and launched Premier League coverage on ESPN2, fueling a ratings boom and turning soccer into a mainstream American sport—while navigating FIFA politics with figures like Sepp Blatter and Chuck Blazer; Skipper later resigned amid personal scandal, but his World Cup push transformed U.S. soccer broadcasting and ecosystem.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Star-Studded 'Unrivaled' Women's 3-on-3 Basketball League Debuts in January

Former ESPN president John Skipper and former Turner president David Levy are teaming up to launch Unrivaled, a new three-on-three women's basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Set to debut in January 2025, the league aims to capitalize on the growing interest in women's sports, with a focus on securing media rights and sponsorship deals. Unrivaled has attracted a diverse group of investors and plans to offer the highest average salary in professional women's sports, along with equity for participating players.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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sports-business2 years ago•2 min saved

ESPN's Risky Partnership with Penn Entertainment for ESPN Bet

Former ESPN president John Skipper believes that ESPN's partnership with Penn National Gaming for their sports betting venture, ESPN Bet, will be an "uphill battle" as he considers Penn an "also-ran" in the gambling industry. However, Skipper understands ESPN's need to explore new revenue streams as cable carriage fees decline and streaming becomes the focus. He does not see the partnership as a threat to ESPN's credibility but emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear separation between ESPN Bet and journalistic integrity. Skipper also acknowledges that ESPN missed an opportunity to enter the gambling industry earlier but believes the move is a necessary step for the network's financial future.

via Awful Announcing|

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