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sports8 days ago•4 min saved

NHL Sets 2026-27 National Broadcast Schedule Across TNT and ESPN

The NHL unveiled its 2026-27 national TV plan split between TNT Sports (72 regular-season games plus the 2027 Final, including marquee events like the Heritage Classic and Winter Classic) and ESPN/ABC/Disney+/Hulu (100 games featuring Frozen Frenzy, Stadium Series, and All-Star Weekend). Opening-night tripleheader on Sept. 29; TNT maintains a strong Tuesday slate and Sunday primetime around March Madness; ABC goes over-the-air in January; March 21 features a TNT primetime game tied to March Madness, but overall there are no major changes from last season.

via Awful Announcing|

#abc #broadcasting #espn

sports1 month ago•23 min saved

NASCAR In-Season Final Four Heads to North Wilkesboro on TNT

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.

via Jayski|

#final-four #in-season-challenge #nascar

sports10 months ago•2 min saved

Bruce Pearl Takes New Roles in College Basketball Coverage

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.

via NJ.com|

#bruce-pearl #coaching-career #college-basketball

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Warner Bros. Discovery's Split Sparks Uncertainty for TNT Sports and Future Strategies

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.

via CNBC|

#business #split #sports-rights

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

FIFA Club World Cup: Announcers, Qualifications, and Ticket Price Changes

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.

via Awful Announcing|

#announcers #broadcasting #dazn

sports-media1 year ago•5 min saved

ESPN Secures Exclusive Rights to 'Inside the NBA' Starting 2025

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.

via The Athletic|

#charles-barkley #espn #inside-the-nba

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

'Inside the NBA' Moves to ESPN and ABC in Landmark Deal Ending Legal Dispute

"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.

via ESPN|

#broadcasting #espn #inside-the-nba

sports-business1 year ago•4 min saved

Warner Bros. Discovery and ESPN Secure 'Inside the NBA' Move Amid Partnership Expansion

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.

via NBA.com|

#global-expansion #media-partnership #nba

sports-business1 year ago•4 min saved

NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery Forge New Media Partnership with ESPN

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.

via Warner Bros. Discovery|

#global-expansion #media-partnership #nba

sports-media2 years ago•1 min saved

ABC to Simulcast CFP Games Amid NFL Conflict on Dec. 21

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.

via Sports Media Watch|

#abc #broadcast-television #college-football-playoff

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"College Football Playoff Schedule Announced, Clashes with NFL on Dec. 21"

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.

via USA TODAY|

#college-football #espn #playoff

sports-media2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncertain Future Looms Over 'Inside the NBA' Amid Behind-the-Scenes Drama"

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.

via Awful Announcing|

#charles-barkley #ernie-johnson #inside-the-nba

sports-media2 years ago•3 min saved

Charles Barkley Plans to Reboot 'Inside the NBA' Amid TNT Uncertainty

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.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#charles-barkley #inside-the-nba #nba-rights

sports-media2 years ago•2 min saved

TNT Secures Rights to Air College Football Playoff Games from ESPN

TNT Sports has secured a five-year sub-licensing deal with ESPN to broadcast College Football Playoff games, starting this season. The agreement includes two first-round games for the first two years and expands to include two quarterfinals in the following three years. The games will be produced by ESPN but branded as TNT Sports. This deal is separate from TNT's ongoing negotiations with the NBA. ESPN retains the majority of CFP rights under its $7.8 billion agreement.

via The New York Times|

#broadcasting-rights #college-football-playoff #espn

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

TNT Secures Rights to Air CFP Games from ESPN

ESPN and TNT Sports have signed a five-year agreement allowing TNT Sports to sublicense select College Football Playoff (CFP) games starting this season. TNT Sports will air two first-round CFP games in 2024 and 2025, and two quarterfinal games annually from 2026 to 2028. ESPN will continue to broadcast all other CFP games, including the national championship. The CFP is expanding from four to 12 teams this fall.

via ESPN|

#broadcasting-agreement #college-football-playoff #espn