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business7 days ago•7 min saved

ESPN Founder Rasmussen Dies at 93, Pioneered 24-Hour Sports Network

Bill Rasmussen, the entrepreneur behind ESPN, died at 93 from Parkinson’s disease. He and his son conceived a 24-hour sports network and launched ESPN in 1979, transforming sports media with innovations like around-the-clock programming and SportsCenter. As ESPN’s first president and chairman, he helped grow the company from a Bristol startup to a global media enterprise, later receiving multiple honors and remaining active in publishing and philanthropy after leaving ESPN in 1980.

via ESPN Press Room|

#24-hour-sports-network #bill-rasmussen #business

sports18 days ago•8 min saved

Tomlin's NBC SNF Debut Sparks Candor Amid Scripted Moments

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's NBC Sunday Night Football debut offered moments of candor and humor but mostly came off as scripted, leaving critics to wonder how quickly he’ll loosen up and live up to his broadcasting potential.

via Fox News|

#analysis #mike-tomlin #nbc-sunday-night-football

sports18 days ago•5 min saved

Retiree's $22,000 bid lands him in the Phillies radio booth — and he nails it

A 73-year-old retiree, Lewis Kalb, won the Phillies’ Phanatic Auction for $22,000 to join the radio booth for an inning, delivering a natural, veteran-style call that impressed regulars despite a few slips and turning a bucket-list moment into a viral highlight.

via The New York Times|

#auction #bucket-list #philadelphia-phillies

sports-media22 days ago•5 min saved

CBS Signals Exit From the Romo Era After Arrest and Suspension

CBS is reportedly looking to end its Tony Romo deal and move on from the Romo brand in response to Romo’s OWI arrest and suspension, weighing the use of a morals clause and considering replacements (e.g., Ian Eagle) while acknowledging any rehire would be a long, complex process.

via Awful Announcing|

#cbs #contract #morals-clause

business1 month ago•2 min saved

ESPN trims payroll again as Karl Ravech exits in latest layoffs

ESPN is conducting another wave of layoffs, with longtime play-by-play voice Karl Ravech among those cut as the network restructures after integrating NFL assets; other noted departures include Ryan Clark, David Lloyd, and Stephania Bell, with NFL Network also expected to cut staff as part of the broader realignment.

via USA Today|

#business #espn #karl-ravech

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Dana White praises FIFA World Cup production, but jokes UFC broadcasts are 'the second worst'

Dana White credited FIFA's World Cup production after the final, calling it a 'grand slam' and noting a botched flyover, while joking that UFC's own production is 'the second worst' in sports broadcasts amid the Paramount deal.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #fifa-production #sports

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Farewell to the Yankees’ longtime voice: John Sterling dies at 87

John Sterling, the Yankees’ longtime radio voice who called more than 5,000 consecutive games and helped shape a generation of fans with his signature calls, has died at 87 after eight decades in broadcasting.

via New York Post|

#john-sterling #mlb #new-york-yankees

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

YouTube TV enables four-game, customizable NFL Sunday Ticket multiview

YouTube TV is rolling out a fully customizable multiview for NFL Sunday Ticket, allowing subscribers to mix and match four live NFL games with a multiview builder and filters for different content categories; the feature will be available to users over the next few weeks.

via The New York Times|

#live-streaming #multiview #nfl-sunday-ticket

sports-media4 months ago•3 min saved

Tomlin to NBC as top studio analyst on Football Night in America

Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after a 19-year run as Steelers coach, is set to join NBC’s Football Night in America as a top studio analyst, joining Maria Taylor and Jason Garrett in a revamped pregame show. NBC aims to refresh the program after dismissing Tony Dungy, with Fox also showing interest, as networks renegotiate NFL rights; Tomlin’s move solidifies his status as a premier NFL TV voice and leaves open the possibility he could return to coaching someday.

via The New York Times|

#football-night-in-america #nbc #nfl

business4 months ago•9 min saved

Streaming's High-Cost Patchwork Rewriting Live Sports

Streaming has fractured live sports rights into a patchwork of platforms and prices, as MLB and other leagues divvy games across Apple TV, Amazon, Netflix, Roku and more, with blackouts and channel churn for fans. An all-in Yankees viewing could run about $800 across 10 networks; across the industry, exclusivity deals shift between traditional broadcasters and tech platforms, while MLB aims to centralize local rights by 2028 and the NFL remains the richest prize but increasingly sells boutique bundles. The result is higher costs and more ads, aided by data-driven, AI-targeted advertising and the rise of shoppable streaming, pushing toward cheaper, personalized, ad-supported models even as audiences seek simpler, more digestible viewing.

via The Guardian|

#advertising #business #fragmentation

business5 months ago•12 min saved

Yankees Netflix debut unmasks the fragmented, costly world of modern sports TV

The Yankees’ 2026 season opener will stream exclusively on Netflix, illustrating a fragmented, costly era for watching sports where fans must juggle multiple subscriptions across platforms to see all games, fueling calls for a simpler, unified viewing experience.

via The New York Times|

#business #netflix #rights-fees

business5 months ago•8 min saved

Netflix Bets Big on MLB Opening Day as a Global Live Event

Netflix will exclusively stream MLB’s opening day game (Yankees vs. Giants) to a global audience of nearly a billion, with retired stars as commentators and Thing from Wednesday throwing the first pitch. The $60 million-per-year, three-year deal also covers the Home Run Derby and the Field of Dreams game, marking Netflix’s push into live sports and testing appetite for broader MLB rights while aiming to grow casual fans beyond traditional superfans.

via Los Angeles Times|

#business #mlb #netflix

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Lou Holtz’s TV Fire Redefined Broadcast Rivalries

Following Lou Holtz’s death, colleagues recall a fierce, charismatic broadcaster who treated on-air debates like fourth-down battles. His spirited exchanges with Mark May on SportsCenter became iconic, while his competitive drive extended to friendships with peers like Rece Davis. Tributes from figures such as Dick Vitale and Ryan Clark underscore a legacy that transcends Notre Dame’s championships, shaping the culture of sports TV and the relationships he built in the studio.

via The New York Times|

#broadcasting #espn #lou-holtz

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

Braves TV Situation Unclear as MLB Media Adds Six Teams for 2026

The Braves haven’t landed a TV partner yet as six other MLB teams (Brewers, Marlins, Rays, Royals, Cardinals, Reds) move to MLB Media for the 2026 season; the Cardinals’ move is notable. Tigers and Angels are also not switching, and long‑term rights deals aren’t expected until 2029, so Atlanta’s 2026 broadcast plan remains undetermined.

via Battery Power|

#baseball #braves #mlb-media

technology7 months ago•15 min saved

Vision Pro Should Be About Presence, Not TV-Style Production

Ben Thompson argues Vision Pro’s real strength is presence, not TV-style sports production. He praises Apple’s immersive video format but criticizes its live broadcasts for breaking immersion with producer-driven camera cuts and announcers, calling for one-camera, production-free feeds that let users feel courtside at any venue and suggesting Vision Pro cameras should be ubiquitous at live events.

via Stratechery by Ben Thompson|

#apple #immersive-video-format #presence