Commissioner expects WNBA to make another $60 million annually on next round of TV deals
"By the time we're done with tranche two, hopefully we're aiming to be (at) about $260 million over many years."
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Analyst: Live sports media rights fees to take ‘slight dip’ in 2025
Sports media wax nostalgic about MLB-ESPN media rights announcement
"As a longtime fan, tough for me to imagine MLB not being on ESPN, but here we are …"
MLB warns ESPN it could walk away from deal if network exercises opt-out
The league currently gets $550 million per year from ESPN.
Some MLB teams to receive payments from league over lost media rights revenue
The additional revenue sharing will be awarded to teams who had their local media rights fees cut between the years 2022 and 2024.
Outsider has reportedly submitted highest bid for Women’s World Cup rights
A "non-traditional" media company has reportedly submitted the highest bid for 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup rights.
Republican state AGs side with Florida State in ACC jurisdictional fight
The Florida State-ACC media rights lawsuit remains a jurisdictional battle, with Republican AGs arguing against the case in North Carolina.
ESPN looks to renew media rights deal with Formula 1 despite viewership plateau
"The ratings are one thing, but you look at the client-entertainment possibilities, the marketing opportunities, just the cache of being associated with Formula 1, it pays us back in droves."
MLB eyeing 2028 to nationalize local media rights deals, end blackouts
However, the league will face a number of hurdles along the way.
QVC to stream pickleball in surprise media rights deal
Yes, the channel that sells beauty products is now broadcasting live sports.
Jerry Jones once warned Jim Nantz CBS might lose NFL rights
"He says, 'You're gonna lose the NFL if you're not careful.'"
Formula 1 not planning on breaking up media rights in U.S.
Formula 1 doesn't plan on breaking up its media rights in the U.S. after 2025.
Judge for WBD-NBA lawsuit previously sued NBA
"I do not believe this raises any recusal issues, but wanted to disclose the facts and see if there are any concerns."
Brett Yormark: Big 12 looking at ‘new TV windows’ & splitting basketball and football media rights
"We have to kick the tires & figure out other (TV) windows that make sense."
Report: WNBA media rights not expected to be tied to NBA beyond new deal
"Women’s sports wants accountability; they want their growth projections to matter.”
ESPN, TNT Sports reportedly have matching rights in NBA negotiations
The NBA's incumbent media partners have a key advantage in negotiations.
CBS Sports announces new multi-year deal with WNBA
The WNBA and CBS will continue as media partners going forward.
WNBA signs multi-year deal with TNT Sports in UK and Ireland
The deal calls for a minimum of 16 games, mostly airing in primetime on the weekend.
NCAA Tournament media rights deals reportedly don’t have expansion escalator clause
There isn't any extra money on the table if the NCAA Tournament expands.
WNBA agrees to media rights extension with Prime Video
The WNBA and Prime Video are extending their partnership.
NFL reportedly auctioning Christmas Day media rights
The NFL reversed course on Christmas Day games, planning a doubleheader and opening bidding for lucrative TV rights.
CSMG CEO Michael Schreck talks deal to represent Atlantic Sun Conference, ‘in a perfect spot’ in media rights talks
WBD’s David Zaslav preaches optimism on joint sports streaming venture as stock tumbles
WBD CEO David Zaslav explained the thought process behind reaching new subscribers with the joint streaming app with ESPN and Fox.
NASCAR president Steve Phelps discusses TV rights negotiation challenges
NASCAR President Steve Phelps joined SBJ's Sports Media Podcast to discuss the challenges that the current climate has.