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David Berson, president of CBS Sports, will lead a newly formed global sports division for Skydance following the $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Luis Silberwasser, chairman of TNT Sports, is exiting the company as the deal closes on October 6. The new unit consolidates major rights, including the NFL, MLB, NHL, and March Madness, under single leadership.
The inaugural Spikes Under the Lights tournament will feature four top college volleyball teams competing for a $1 million prize pool at AT&T Stadium on August 27, 2026. This event marks the first collegiate volleyball match to be played in an NFL stadium and broadcast on TNT Sports. The tournament includes a best-of-three format with matches between Nebraska vs. Florida and Penn State vs. SMU, followed by a championship game. Nebraska, the No. 1 ranked team, is favored to win, while Florida and SMU are also strong contenders. The event is designed as an annual showcase to grow the sport's visibility and revenue.
The NHL has released its 2026-27 national television schedule, splitting 172 games between ESPN and TNT Sports. ESPN will air 100 games across its linear and streaming platforms, while TNT will broadcast 72 games, including the Stanley Cup Final. The season begins with a tripleheader on September 29, featuring the Panthers, Rangers, and Blackhawks. Key events include the return of the All-Star Weekend, the Stadium Series, and a notable scheduling conflict with March Madness on March 21.
TNT Sports will televise the NASCAR In-Season Challenge final four showdown from North Wilkesboro on Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. ET (practice and qualifying July 18 at 5 p.m.) with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte and Adam Alexander calling the action. The four contenders are Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland, competing for a $1 million prize as North Wilkesboro returns to Cup points racing ahead of the July 26 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis; on-site coverage includes NASCAR Nation Pre-Race at 6 p.m., with broadcasts on TNT, truTV and HBO Max.
Legendary coach Bruce Pearl has retired from Auburn and will join TNT Sports for college basketball coverage, bringing his passion and expertise to the broadcast team alongside other basketball legends for the upcoming season.
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies, raising questions about the future of TNT Sports and its live sports rights, which may be licensed to other entities or merged with other companies, as the company shifts its focus away from sports as a driver for HBO Max.
The article announces the lineup of announcers and broadcasters for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., a joint effort between DAZN and TNT Sports, with matches streamed globally and 24 matches aired on TNT. The tournament runs from June 14 to July 13 across 12 U.S. venues, with notable commentators and studio hosts, amid concerns over low ticket sales for the event.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro has orchestrated a landmark trade with TNT Sports, acquiring the iconic "Inside the NBA" team, including Charles Barkley, in exchange for Big 12 football and basketball games. This move aims to bolster ESPN's NBA coverage, which has struggled against TNT's popular show. The deal, which involves no monetary exchange, will see "Inside the NBA" continue from TNT's Atlanta studios, while ESPN's "NBA Countdown" takes a secondary role. This strategic acquisition is seen as a significant win for ESPN in the competitive sports media landscape.
"Inside the NBA," featuring Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal, will air on ESPN and ABC starting the 2025-26 season through a partnership with TNT Sports and the NBA. The show will be part of ESPN's coverage of major NBA events, including the NBA Finals. This move is part of ESPN's new 11-year rights extension with the NBA. Despite the change, TNT Sports will continue producing the show from its Atlanta studios. The agreement follows a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA over media rights.
Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA have extended their media partnership for 11 years, enhancing global reach and content distribution through TNT Sports, Bleacher Report, and House of Highlights. The agreement includes live game rights in several international territories and a collaboration with ESPN to air 'Inside the NBA' on ESPN and ABC. This partnership aims to accelerate the growth of WBD's sports brands and includes a commitment to promote NBA content across various platforms.
Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA have extended their media partnership for 11 years, enhancing global reach and content distribution through TNT Sports, Bleacher Report, and House of Highlights. The agreement includes live game rights in several international territories and a collaboration with ESPN to air "Inside the NBA" on ESPN and ABC. The deal aims to accelerate the growth of WBD's sports brands and includes a strategic promotional partnership for NBA League Pass.
ABC will simulcast ESPN's two first round College Football Playoff games in primetime on December 20 and 21, marking the first CFP or BCS telecasts on broadcast TV since 2010. The other two first round games will air on TNT Sports on December 21. The rest of the playoff will be exclusive to ESPN cable networks, with the National Championship set for January 20.
The 12-team College Football Playoff schedule for the 2024-25 season has been announced, with games starting on Dec. 20 and the national championship on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. ESPN and TNT Sports will broadcast the games.
The "Inside The NBA" cast signed off for the 2023-24 season with their usual humor, amidst discussions about the uncertain future of their show due to potential changes in NBA broadcasting rights after 2024-25. The broadcast included jokes about their possible penultimate season and shoutouts to behind-the-scenes staff. Despite the uncertainty, the cast, including Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal, maintained their light-hearted style, with notable moments like Luka Dončić's on-set interview and Ernie Johnson's humorous prediction about the Dallas Mavericks' win.
Charles Barkley expressed frustration over Warner Bros. Discovery's handling of NBA rights and suggested he might reboot "Inside the NBA" through his own production company if TNT Sports loses the rights. Barkley has discussed this idea with co-hosts Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith. He criticized WBD for prioritizing college football over retaining NBA rights, which has affected morale among his colleagues. The future of NBA broadcasting rights remains uncertain, with ESPN, Amazon, and NBC Sports as potential contenders.