Tennis Channel taps former Amazon executive as CEO
Jeff Blackburn will replace Ken Solomon, who was fired last September.
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Jon Wertheim suspended from Tennis Channel over hot mic incident
The analyst has been removed from Tennis Channel indefinitely.
Tennis Channel commentator apologizes for bizarre hot mic comments
"I am not the victim here. It was neither professional nor charitable nor reflective of the person I strive to be."
Hot mic catches Tennis Channel commentator making bizarre comment about women players
"Look at the forehead when Krejčíková and Zheng take the court."
Tennis Channel launches direct-to-consumer streaming service
The offering will be priced at $9.99 per month or $109.99 annually and include live 24/7 access to the flagship network.
Tennis Channel fires CEO, reportedly due to role as Dr. Phil advisor
Solomon's last day with be Monday, Sept. 9.
AI announcements clue us into what sports media companies don’t value
With Tennis Channel sale likely, who might step up as a buyer?
Sinclair is ready to put Tennis Channel on the market - who might step up as a buyer?
Brett Haber signs extension with Tennis Channel
"I’m so proud of how we’ve grown Tennis Channel to become this country’s year-round home of this sport."
Sinclair performing ‘strategic review’ on Tennis Channel, reportedly seeking equity investment
Could Sinclair seek investment in Tennis Channel?
Tennis Channel, Professional Pickleball Association launch Pickleballtv network
This is great news in case you want to watch pickleball 24 hours a day.
Tennis legend, analyst Martina Navratilova reveals she’s “OK” after battling cancer
Tennis Channel analyst (and tennis legend) Martina Navratilova revealed she's "OK" after undergoing treatment for throat, breast cancer.
Tennis Channel president Ken Solomon talks ‘RIVALS: Ohio State vs. Michigan’ documentary
"You don’t have to know where the laces are on a football to be compelled by this, and that’s the goal."
‘RIVALS: Ohio State vs. Michigan’ is a fresh, fun look at college football tribalism
An enjoyable documentary tries a new approach to better understand an old rivalry.
2020 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells postponed due to confirmed case of coronavirus locally
The Indian Wells tennis tournament is postponed indefinitely, and was set for over 130 hours of television coverage in March.
Justin Gimelstob resigns from ATP board, Tennis Channel after battery sentencing
"Justin has informed us that the leave of absence he began in November is ending with his resignation from Tennis Channel. We wish him well in this challenging time."
Broadcaster/ATP board member Justin Gimelstob pleads no contest to battery, gets community service and probation
Gimelstob took a leave of absence from Tennis Channel in November after he was arrested.
Tennis Channel analyst Justin Gimelstob accused of multiple incidents of violence
Gimelstob will appear in court later this month in regards to an incident on October 31
For the first time, every Wimbledon match will be available live on ESPN TV channels, ESPN3, or ESPN+
Between TV, ESPN3 and ESPN+, the ESPN app will stream more than 500 matches totaling 1,500 hours from all 18 courts.
Tennis Channel owner Sinclair Broadcast Group adds Tennis mag and tennis.com
Sinclair Broadcast Group has bought Tennis magazine and tennis.com.
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Tennis Channel to be the exclusive cable home of the French Open
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Sinclair Broadcast Group to purchase Tennis Channel
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Is Tennis Channel up for sale?
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