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sports-media11 hours ago•7 min saved

Netflix’s Derby Debut Finds Its Swing in the Final Round

Netflix’s first MLB Home Run Derby broadcast had a rocky start with on-field promos, but improved as the night went on, buoyed by a solid booth and a dramatic finish in which Jordan Walker beat Kyle Schwarber. Netflix secured a three-season, $50 million-per-year rights deal for Opening Night, the Derby, and the Field of Dreams, raising questions about its ability to drive non-NFL sports viewership even as the broadcast delivered a memorable ending.

via The New York Times|

#broadcasting #home-run-derby #mlb

sports6 days ago•5 min saved

Lloyd fires back at Pulisic over World Cup remarks

After the USMNT’s 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium in World Cup 2026, Carli Lloyd publicly blasted Christian Pulisic for saying he has time to rest, insisting 'you rest when your playing career is over' and criticizing his performance; her FOX critique and a pushback from other former players underscore the ongoing debate over Pulisic’s role and form during the tournament.

via New York Post|

#carli-lloyd #christian-pulisic #sports

sports24 days ago•6 min saved

World Cup hydration breaks look set to stay as ad revenue soars

Hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, initially justified by heat, are likely to persist as broadcasters monetize the pauses with substantial ad time, potentially delivering hundreds of millions in revenue and shaping future tournaments, even as some critics worry about rhythm disruption.

via Awful Announcing|

#advertising #broadcasting-rights #hydration-breaks

sports-media1 month ago•4 min saved

Inside the NBA Takes Center Stage for First-Ever Finals Coverage on ABC

Inside the NBA will handle pregame, halftime and postgame coverage for the NBA Finals on ABC for the first time, after ESPN licensed the show from Warner Bros. Discovery; the move, paired with strong postseason ratings boosted by the New York market and Victor Wembanyama, is expected to help drive Finals viewership. The article also notes a 15.9 million viewer Game 7 of the Western Conference finals (peaking at 22.2 million), along with a credential-revocation controversy involving reporter Scott Agness over Caitlin Clark injury reporting, and several other sports media tidbits.

via Sports Illustrated|

#espn #inside-the-nba #media

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Esiason rips Abdul Carter after Dart’s Trump introduction

Boomer Esiason blasted Abdul Carter for criticizing Jaxson Dart’s appearance with President Trump, calling Carter a 'child' and saying his social-media post was inappropriate; Carter later said he and Dart spoke man to man and walked back his AI-video claim, with the piece noting Carter’s rough rookie season in 2025 and Dart’s brighter moments for the Giants.

via New York Post|

#abdul-carter #donald-trump #jaxson-dart

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Inside the NBA Reigns as the Gold Standard of Sports TV

The piece argues Inside the NBA remains the premier sports studio show, praising its mix of humor and personality during the Knicks–Cavaliers East finals (from the crew singing New York, New York to Barkley’s playful robot gag), while highlighting memorable moments around the playoff atmosphere (Landry Shamet’s Knicks-fan take, a touching TikTok of a young Knicks supporter named Carmelo, and Cavaliers seating drama). It also notes Barkley’s interview on the SI Media podcast and concludes that Inside the NBA is still at the top of its game despite playoff chaos.

via Sports Illustrated|

#charles-barkley #inside-the-nba #knicks-cavaliers

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Campaign Ad Targeting Red Sox Ownership Is Pulled During NESN Broadcast

Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s 15-second ad criticizing private equity and Red Sox ownership aired during a Red Sox game but was pulled by NESN for unauthorized third-party IP; Platner says the move impacted momentum in his Maine race, while NESN cited advertising standards and IP concerns tied to Fenway Sports Group’s ownership.

via HuffPost|

#elections #politics #private-equity

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Live on air: Mexican sports reporter robbed at gunpoint during broadcast

A Mexican sports journalist, Fernando Vargas, was carjacked at gunpoint during a live TV interview at a gas station in Morelos. The thief demanded valuables as Vargas and the host watched in shock; Vargas escaped unharmed, but his wallet, phone, and car were stolen. The broadcast cut to dark as the incident continued outside the vehicle, and authorities had not announced any arrests as of the report.

via New York Post|

#carjacking #crime #live-television

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Barkley Rips Cavs After Game 1 Collapse as Knicks Rally to Win

The Cavaliers squander a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter, allowing the Knicks to force overtime and win 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Postgame, Charles Barkley blasted Cleveland on Inside the NBA, calling the effort a 'damn choke job' and criticizing the late-game execution as the crowd cheered in Madison Square Garden.

via New York Post|

#charles-barkley #cleveland-cavaliers #nba-playoffs

sports-media1 month ago•80 min saved

Prime's Game 7 Tests Streaming’s Reach in the NBA Spotlight

Sports Media Watch analyzes the NBA's decision to air a second‑round Game 7 on Amazon Prime Video, framing it as a litmus test for streaming’s ability to attract marquee viewership and comparing Prime’s performance with traditional broadcast windows on ABC/NBC. The piece notes NBC’s strong Sunday‑night numbers and situates Prime within the broader shift of league rights toward streaming, suggesting a typical Game 7 could land in the 6–7 million viewer range (with occasional higher peaks), illustrating the ongoing tension between revenue‑driven streaming deals and broad audience reach.

via Sports Media Watch|

#media-rights #nba #prime-video

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Shams Charania MVP Scoop Sparks Debate, as Weekend Sports Media Buzz Illuminates the Room

The piece defends ESPN’s Shams Charania for breaking the 2025–26 NBA MVP news ahead of Prime Video’s planned reveal, arguing that breaking-news dynamics have evolved and that criticism misses the point, while also highlighting a carousel of other recent sports-media moments—ranging from Bill Belichick’s coffee quip to Shaquille O’Neal’s LSU master’s degree and various SI Media features.

via Sports Illustrated|

#breaking-news #nba-mvp #prime-video

sports-media2 months ago•7 min saved

Skip Bayless’s First Take Return Isn’t Nostalgia — It’s Morbid Curiosity

Sean Keeley argues that Skip Bayless’s Friday reunion on First Take with Stephen A. Smith isn’t a nostalgic revival but a modern nostalgia play aimed at a ratings pop. The piece contends the Embrace Debate era left little lasting cultural impact, with few iconic moments or memes, and the reunion reads more like curiosity sparked by ESPN’s past than a meaningful, desired return.

via Awful Announcing|

#espn #first-take #nostalgia

sports-media2 months ago•5 min saved

Prime Video inks Duke college basketball three-game neutral-site slate

Prime Video will exclusively stream three Duke men's basketball neutral-site nonconference games per season, marking its first foray into college sports. The inaugural schedule features Duke vs. UConn in Las Vegas (Nov. 25), Duke vs. Michigan at Madison Square Garden (Dec. 21), and Duke vs. Gonzaga in Detroit (Feb. 20), with Prime Video producing all games. Duke will also participate in ESPN-owned neutral-site events in 2027‑28 and 2028‑29 as part of the deal, expanding Prime Video's live-sports portfolio.

via Awful Announcing|

#college-basketball #duke #media-rights

sports-media2 months ago•5 min saved

CBS Sports Drops Betting Angle After Sorsby’s Gambling Addiction Disclosure

CBS Sports removed a gambling-odds angle from its coverage of Brendan Sorsby’s departure from Texas Tech after the QB disclosed a gambling addiction and sought treatment; the piece had tied his absence to FanDuel odds, prompting backlash. Sorsby reportedly placed thousands of bets and now faces an uncertain 2026 season as he focuses on treatment, highlighting the tension between sports betting’s industry growth and concerns about addiction and media ethics.

via Awful Announcing|

#college-football #gambling-addiction #media-ethics

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

NCAA Tourney Expands to 76, But the Bracket Stays 64 — Plus a Fast Sports-Media Roundup

NCAA announces expansion to 76 teams for men’s and women’s brackets, but the traditional 64-team bracket remains intact with more early play-in games; the roundup also covers Reds’ free-pizza promo, Anthony Davis’s Foul Play prank on Cooper Flagg, YouTube TV’s new fully customizable multiview, the Kentucky Derby horse Further Ado, Jimmy Traina’s SI Media podcast, and a Seinfeld birthday clip.

via Sports Illustrated|

#ncaa #ncaa-tournament #podcast