New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount officially announces deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Discovery Global spinoff will not go forward with a deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery; Paramount discusses its future with the NFL; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/disc...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com backs out of bidding for streaming and studio assets owned by Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount offer for entire media conglomerate is deemed "a 'company superior proposal.'" www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/netf...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery board says revised Paramount offer "could reasonably be expected to lead to a 'company superior proposal'"; YouTube reportedly negotiating for a four-game NFL package; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reportedly raises Warner Bros. Discovery offer; the Atlanta Braves are reportedly in talks with distributors ahead of @mlb.com regular season; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com co-CEO Ted Sarandos discussed company's interest in NFL rights in @cnbc.com interview; Jalen Rose will appear on @espn.com Friday in TNT Sports-produced NBA studio programming; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/netf...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Main Street Sports Group sends warn notices to employees; Warner Bros. Discovery able to have talks with Paramount through seven-day waiver provided by @netflix.com; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/main...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly "considering reopening" talks with Paramount about a sale; changes to @mlb.com broadcasts with introduction of ABS; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/warn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A look at how @mlb.com TV viewing is changing in 2026. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/smw-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com reportedly "pursuing" Barry Bonds and "trying to sign" CC Sabathia as it begins @mlb.com rights deal; @espn.com spinoff reportedly not discussed by Disney board to CEO candidates; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/mlb-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The NHL has reportedly approached @espn.com and TNT Sports about renewing its media deals; Paramount updates aspects of tender offer to WBD; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/nhl-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @YouTubeTV reveals pricing for forthcoming Sports plan; purchases of new MLB.TV subscriptions will be through the @espn.com App; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/yout...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: How NBC is looking to make its sports-heavy February “legendary.” Insights on the presentation of Super Bowl LX, the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games and the NBA All-Star Game from NBC Sports/NBCUniversal. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/how-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fox Corporation discusses a potential rebalance of its sports portfolio; Fubo Sports could become available for purchase within the "@espn.com commerce flow"; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/fox-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: New details on the @espn.com and NFL deal as The Walt Disney Company reports quarterly earnings; the NFL adds international games; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/02/espn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Bob Costas joins the “Sports Media Watch Podcast” to discuss his return to NBC Sports, broadcast career and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Comcast reports quarterly earnings, including a $552 million loss for Peacock; Mike Tirico is reportedly "unlikely" to call baseball at NBC; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/comc...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com co-CEO Greg Peters discusses the company's approach to live events; Clayton Kershaw reportedly nearing deal with NBC to join @mlb.com coverage; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/netf...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A behind-the-scenes look at a Fox college basketball broadcast doubleheader with play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti and analyst Sarah Kustok from Barclays Center. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/fox-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount addresses Discovery Global debt, extends tender offer; @netflix.com to boost content spending; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The local anchoring and reporting playbook, featuring insights from Bruce Beck, Ashley Wenskoski, Nick Carboni, JP Finlay, Amy Zimmer, Van Tate, Jacques Doucet, Jaime Maggio and Ruthie Polinsky. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/spor...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com moving to all-cash merger agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery; The Walt Disney Company is reportedly expected to name a successor for CEO Bob Iger next month; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/wbd-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A judge dismisses Paramount motion to expedite lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery; Elle Duncan reportedly hosting some @mlb.com coverage on @netflix.com; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Local broadcasts of Washington Nationals baseball will be produced, disseminated by @mlb.com; SailGP signs two-year extension with @cbssports.bsky.social; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/wash...

ICYMI on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fox reportedly considered favorite to land Mike Tomlin should he decide to work in television; @netflix.com said to be preparing to make bid all cash for WBD streaming/studio assets; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/mike...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An interview with USA Sports president on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Hong discusses the sports portfolio, what viewers can expect, the Versant Media business and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A new report on potential expansion of the CFP; Paramount files a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/cfp-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount is valuing Discovery Global at $0/share; two longtime tennis analysts are no longer at @espn.com; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com reportedly wants to keep the Monday night window for annual NFL Wild Card game; Tom Pelissero reports Matt Ryan would not continue working at CBS with potential Atlanta Falcons role; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/espn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Mark Silverman is "stepping away" from his role as Fox Sports president/COO "in the coming months." www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/mark...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Main Street Sports Group reportedly misses payments to "numerous undisclosed NBA teams"; Versant Media shares fall in Nasdaq debut; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/main...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A new report on the local media future of the @nationals.com as the MASN deal expires at the end of February; Cumulus Media receives a preliminary injunction against Nielsen; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/01/wash...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly plans to reject Paramount's takeover bid next week. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/wbd-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Matt Ryan has reportedly "had conversations" about returning to the Atlanta Falcons in a "significant" front office role; USC football head coach Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/matt...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Bill Simmons will launch his podcast on @netflix.com with a live episode; Comcast president Mike Cavanagh signs a new contract with the company; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/bill...

ICYMI on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An in-depth look at Nielsen Big Data + Panel and other methodological changes within its television measurement service. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/niel...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount amends its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery; USC and Notre Dame CFB teams will not play each other next season; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Gerry Cardinale discusses the Paramount offer for Warner Bros. Discovery; the NFL has reportedly sent RFPs for its Melbourne Game next season; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An in-depth look at Nielsen Big Data + Panel and other methodological changes within its television measurement service. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/niel...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Standard General's co-founder has reportedly been in talks about investing in or purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery TV networks; Isiah Thomas will be a guest analyst on @nbaonnbc.bsky.social; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/wbd-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com inks video podcast deals with Barstool Sports, iHeartMedia; the @ewscrippsco.bsky.social board rejects Sinclair takeover offer; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/netf...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly preparing to tell shareholders to reject the Paramount bid for the whole company; Rebecca Lowe is returning to NBC Olympics coverage; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/wbd-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBC Sports planning for on site “Sunday Night Baseball” studio shows; Robert Griffin III to call an “NFL on Fox” game this weekend; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/nbc-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: TKO's Mark Shapiro on UFC events potentially airing on WBD platforms if Paramount acquires company; @netflix.com executives have reportedly yet to engage anyone on EPL rights; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/tko-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery between @netflix.com and Paramount could reportedly stretch into next year. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/netf...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Joe Buck "beyond humbled" to win Ford C. Frick Award from @baseballhall, credits Bob Costas for advocacy. Both discussed the honor with SMW. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/joe-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount issues a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and is targeting synergies; Comcast president Mike Cavanagh discusses its WBD bid; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reportedly questions the “fairness and adequacy” of the WBD bidding process; Versant Media CEO Mark Lazarus says the company will "build beyond cable"; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Versant Media spin transaction will take place in early January; Space City Home Network introduces a DTC option; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/vers...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Details emerge as Warner Bros. Discovery suitors submit second-round bids. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/warn...