New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fubo reportedly retracts offers to @nba.com teams around local broadcasts; Mark Lazarus discusses opportunities for Versant amid NFL renegotiations; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/fubo...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com has announced at its company Upfront that it will broadcast five NFL games next year, including a matchup on Thanksgiving Eve. Live updates on Sports Media Watch: www.sportsmediawatch.com/smw-live-fro...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NFL Network will broadcast five NFL international games next season; @netflix.com co-CEO Ted Sarandos says the company makes NFL games available "in an unbelievably economical way"; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/nfl-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Warner Bros. Discovery has started from New York City. Follow live updates on Sports Media Watch: www.sportsmediawatch.com/smw-live-fro...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Walt Disney Company Upfront is underway from New York City. Live updates on Sports Media Watch: www.sportsmediawatch.com/smw-live-fro...

The other NFL regional game moving to a national window is expected to be on CBS. More on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social:

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Live updates from the 2026 television Upfront presentations in New York City. @nbcuniversal.com and Versant Media lead off the day from Radio City Music Hall. www.sportsmediawatch.com/smw-live-fro...

NEW PODCAST: @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social, Armand Broady & @derekfutterman.bsky.social return for the Sat. roundtable. Topics: What March Madness expansion means for consumer; the NFL vs. Fox vs. Congress; the NFL heavily courting Netflix & big NBA viewership. TO LISTEN: swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NCAA March Madness expanding to 76 teams; Nexstar discusses The CW's deal with @espn.com; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/ncaa...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Disney is currently not "engaged with" the NFL on early renewal of media rights; Comcast and @ewscrippsco.bsky.social reach carriage agreement; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/disn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Nielsen Media Research announces February results for co-viewing pilot program; the @angels.com rebrand FanDuel Sports Network West to Angels Broadcast Television; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/niel...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Longtime Yankees radio voice John Sterling passes away at 87. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/john...

New SMW Podcast: -- Special guest @jadande.bsky.social talks his academic and sportswriting careers, Around the Horn, and more -- Plus: Game 7s and ratings potential, Duke's Prime Video deal, CW on ESPN and more podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

NEW PODCAST: Sports Media Roundtable: Duke and Prime Video partner up; will Russell Wilson be good on TV and where the Vrabel-Russini story goes from here. The guests are @chadfinn.bsky.social, @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social, @derekfutterman.bsky.social and Armand Broady. swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A carriage dispute leaves NFL Network, RedZone unavailable through Comcast; Russell Wilson could reportedly join the CBS NFL studio team; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/nfl-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Ian Rapoport is reportedly finalizing a multiyear deal with @espn.com; the @ncaa.bsky.social is said to be in the "final steps" of expanding MCBB/WCBB tournaments to 76 teams; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/ian-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Walt Disney Company reportedly decides against spinning off @espn.com. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/disn...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Chris Simms departing "Football Night in America," Mike Florio staying on the program; John Malone discusses the transaction between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/news...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The NFL, widely expected to attempt renegotiating its media rights deals, has yet to approach NBCUniversal; Minnesota Lynx game broadcasts are headed to Victory+; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/nbc-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Mike Tomlin is reportedly joining NBC Sports as a studio analyst on "Football Night in America." www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/mike...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: DOJ reportedly plans to investigate streaming rights of @mlb.com, other sports leagues covered under SBA; the sports strategy at @netflix.com "remains pretty much unchanged"; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/doj-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: LIV Golf could reportedly lose funding from Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund; the Venetoulis Institute will purchase the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/liv-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic amid controversy. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/dian...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com reportedly "would love to find a way to" get the NFL regular-season opener; Doc Rivers reportedly not expected to make @espn.com return; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/nfl-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Joe Buck is interested in staying with @espn.com for remainder of career; Scott Van Pelt not moving to 5 PM ET show on ESPN; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/joe-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Nashville Predators announce deal with Scripps Sports; @espn.com analyst Michael Malone hired by UNC; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/nash...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: David Berson reportedly seen as "odds-on favorite" to run combined CBS/TNT Sports division; @espn.com reportedly expected to change secondary NFL booth; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The dispute between Comcast Xfinity and @ewscrippsco.bsky.social involves regional NHL; executives move as @espn.com takes control of NFL Network; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/comc...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Joe Buck will reportedly work with Ron Darling and Orel Hershiser on Jackie Robinson Day Mets-Dodgers broadcast on @espn.com; NFL and TMRW Sports to launch professional flag football league; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/buck...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NFL teams could reportedly be permitted to sell preseason TV game rights to streamers; DirecTV announces @mlb.com agreement; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/nfl-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Matt Vasgersian joins the "Sports Media Watch Podcast" to discuss his new play-by-play roles with @netflix.com and NBC Sports, continuing his work at MLB Network and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBC Sports "like[s] the idea of" using analysts "in the dugout" for @mlb.com broadcasts; NFL Network will continue airing the NFL Draft; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/nbc-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A complete guide to @mlb.com local broadcasts in 2026. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/smw-...

NEW PODCAST: Sports Media Roundtable @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social, Armand Broady and @derekfutterman.bsky.social join the podcast to discuss the WBC/MLB's great viewership and Barry Bonds joining Netflix. TO LISTEN: swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBC Sports sets its @mlb.com Opening Day broadcast lineup; @thepwhl.com Walter Cup Finals will air on ION for the first time in the U.S.; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/nbc-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Mets radio voice Howie Rose to retire after 2026 season. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/howi...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Al Leiter, Neil Walker and Adam Ottavino will be part of NBC Sports' MLB Opening Day coverage as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the New York Mets. More details here: www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/nbc-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @nba.com Board of Governors to reportedly vote on exploring expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle; @mls.bsky.social moves championship game to Friday in prime time; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/nba-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Tony Dungy confirms his departure from "Football Night in America"; a PWHL game will air on national television for the first time later this month; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/tony...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Broadcast teams take shape as @mlb.com season nears. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/mlb-...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Versant Media CFO/COO Anand Kini discusses sports portfolio; Lauren Shehadi reportedly broadcasting MLB games on Netflix; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/vers...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Matt Vasgersian is expected to call the @mlb.com Opening Night game on @netflix.com later this month, barring any last-minute change of plans, Sports Media Watch has learned. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/matt...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: No signs of change in @netflix.com sports strategy; Paramount anticipates continuing NFL relationship; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/netf...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Versant CEO Mark Lazarus discusses potential opportunity for sports rights; David Ross returns to @espn.com; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/vers...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount to combine HBO Max, Paramount + after Warner Bros. Discovery transaction; Ilitch Sports + Entertainment to launch Detroit SportsNet; and more sports media news. www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/03/para...

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Joe Davis joins the "Sports Media Watch Podcast" to discuss his role calling MLB games on Fox and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Spectrum SportsNet LA, the upcoming World Baseball Classic and more.

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...