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...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The second-round bid due date for Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly not a deadline for "last-and-final" offers; two ACC teams will play a Week 0 game in Brazil next season; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/wbd-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Scott Van Pelt could continue on "Monday Night Countdown" should he host a new 5 PM @espn.com show; YouTube TV and TelevisaUnivision reach a new carriage deal; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/scot...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fubo calls out NBCUniversal amid an ongoing carriage dispute; Joe Buck will guest anchor "Good Morning America" before @espn.com "Monday Night Football" in Week 13; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/fubo...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A behind-the-scenes look at an episode of @espn.com "Sunday NFL Countdown" with insights from Mike Greenberg, Tedy Bruschi and Drew Gallagher. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/espn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Players Era Festival is reportedly in media rights discussions; NBC Olympics announces hosts for USA Network and @cnbc.com coverage; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/play...

The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Jenny Taft discusses conducting interviews on Fox Sports CFB broadcasts.

The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: John Giannone explains how he reports from between the benches for New York Rangers broadcasts on MSG Networks.

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-...