The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Vanessa Richardson talks about what she likes about where the sports media industry is going.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reportedly lands UEFA Champions League rights in some European countries; The CW wants to broadcast more Bowl games; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/para...

The sideline reporting playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Katie George talks about versatility covering football, basketball and additional sports for @espn.com.

The sideline reporting playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Jackie Redmond explains how she covers hockey for the "NHL on TNT."

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @mlb.com media rights deals with @espn.com, NBC Sports and @netflix.com are reportedly going to be announced Wednesday; Netflix reveals its NFL Christmas Day broadcast team; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/mlb-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The sideline reporter playbook, with insights from Jenny Dell, Kathryn Tappen, Jenny Taft, John Giannone, Kendra Douglas, Hannah Mears, Jackie Redmond, Michael Grady, Katie George, Vanessa Richardson and Jared Greenberg. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/smw-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The NFL is looking at more markets for international games; Sinclair has interest in potentially merging with Scripps; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/nfl-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is "working tirelessly to close" a licensing deal with YouTube TV; @mls.bsky.social will adopt a new league calendar in 2027; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/disn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Olympics schedule for LA 2028 has been revealed; @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social adds a fourth night of games on TNT Sports; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/la-2...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Disney and YouTube TV have not yet agreed to rates for @espn.com and ABC networks, according to a source familiar with the situation. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/disn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @paramountplus.com is raising prices in January as its new UFC deal begins; FanDuel Sports Network to add programming from @the-ringer.bsky.social; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Comcast reportedly hires bankers amid Warner Bros. Discovery interest; @espn.com "College GameDay" will be available on X for a second consecutive week; broadcasters for the NFL Madrid Game; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/comc...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly aims to announce future plans by Christmas; Formula One executives discuss the new partnership with Apple; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/wbd-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Frustration has been mounting amid the ongoing impasse between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/disn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The impasse between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV continues; FuboTV co-founder and CEO David Gandler discusses the company merger with Hulu + Live TV; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/disn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: YouTube TV could reportedly launch a new skinny bundle; Mike Cavanagh of Comcast discusses potential M&A; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/yout...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A settlement has been reached between Disney and Google in the lawsuit regarding Justin Connolly; Paramount begins layoffs; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/just...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV have yet to reach a new distribution agreement; the broadcast crew for the NFL Berlin Game on 11/9; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/news...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery considers next steps amid reported external interest; Amazon's Prime Video will broadcast the NFL Black Friday game globally; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/warn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The @nbaonnbc.bsky.social returns tonight after 23 years. Insights from Mike Tirico, Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Miller and more about what to expect and the excitement for tipoff. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/nba-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Reports of forthcoming layoffs at Paramount; the future of @espn.com “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Colin Cowherd discusses reaching 400 affiliates for "The Herd," airing on FS1, the growth of @thevolume.bsky.social and more. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/coli...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Shae Cornette has been named the new host of "First Take" on @espn.com; a deal between The Ringer and @netflix.com; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/shae...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount is reportedly continuing to explore purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery; NBA TV announces its live game schedule and new programming; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An interview with NBC Sports president Rick Cordella on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Cordella discusses the @nbaonnbc.bsky.social, relaunch of NBCSN, NFL and @mlb.com media rights and more.

Full Podcast: NBC Sports president Rick Cordella on: -- The relaunch of NBCSN -- The return of the NBA on NBC and Jordan's role -- NBC's MLB rights deal -- The NFL's desire to renegotiate its rights deals early -- Any interest in NHL reunion? and much more podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The NFL is reportedly moving the Pro Bowl to the Super Bowl market; NBC Olympics announces its hockey commentary teams; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/nfl-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount is reportedly having discussions with private equity firms regarding a potential bid for WBD; FanDuel Sports Network announces extensions of two NHL team agreements; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @nba.com commissioner Adam Silver discusses the new media rights deal with NBCUniversal as the @nbaonnbc.bsky.social prepares for opening night. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/adam...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBCUniversal networks will continue to remain available on YouTube TV under a new long-term distribution agreement with Google; NCAA March Madness could reportedly expand in the future; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/nbc-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Big Ten Conference is reportedly discussing a private capital deal; NBCUniversal and YouTube TV reach a short-term extension as the two sides try to agree on a new carriage deal; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/10/big-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reaches a media rights deal with TKO Group Holdings to stream Zuffa Boxing in the U.S., Canada and Latin America; Comcast announces Mike Cavanagh as new co-CEO starting in January; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A look at the Westwood One broadcasts of NFL games with Mike Eaby, Kevin Harlan and Mike Golic. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/west...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBCUniversal networks may become unavailable on YouTube TV amid a potential carriage dispute; Kyle Lowry joins NBA coverage on Amazon's Prime Video; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/nbcu...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Tom Brady talks about perceived conflict of interest between his Fox Sports NFL broadcasting and Raiders minority ownership roles; Burke Magnus discusses NBA on @espn.com ahead of the season; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/tom-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com president of content Burke Magnus wants Pat McAfee to stay "beyond his current contract"; Versant reports financial data; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/pat-...

Ahead of today's 50th anniversary of "The NFL Today" on CBS, check out this feature by @derekfutterman.bsky.social that includes quotes from Brent Musburger and more: www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/cbs-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @cbssports.bsky.social will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The NFL Today" this Sunday. Insights on the show from James Brown, Brent Musburger and Harold Bryant: www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/cbs-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com executives discuss airing WWE PLEs; @mlb.com cancels its London series scheduled for next season; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/espn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Stephen A. Smith will be joining three episodes of @espn.com "Monday Night Countdown." www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/step...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com chairman Jimmy Pitaro discusses potential future deals with leagues; TNT Sports chairman and CEO Luis Silberwasser discusses "Inside the NBA"; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/espn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Molly Qerim will not be on "First Take" moving forward as she prepares to depart @espn.com. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/moll...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fox Sports CEO and EP Eric Shanks discusses the nonbinding agreement between @espn.com and the NFL; SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks about the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/eric...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: J.B. Long and Mike Golic Jr. discuss calling Big 12 Conference games on TNT. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/jb-l...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An interview with @espn.com host and play-by-play announcer Matt Barrie: www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/matt...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The @nba.com is “continuing to look at” issues related to the availability of local and national games; Paramount is reportedly creating a sports entertainment division; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/nba-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Comcast discusses its sports portfolio; Fox Corp. is in conversations regarding bundles for its DTC platform; and @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social games will take place on four nights per week. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/comc...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav discussed the company's sports content and forthcoming split. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/zasl...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Ryan Clark apologizes to Peter Schrager; TNT Sports has its final broadcast on NBA TV; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/ryan...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An update on the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit; the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2025; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/09/nfl-...