Media analyst theorizes TNT Sports’ future post-spinoff
Don't expect TNT Sports to be a bidder for additional sports rights anytime soon...
Don't expect TNT Sports to be a bidder for additional sports rights anytime soon...
The problem for TNT Sports is that it does not air many championship events or premier packages for the biggest sports.
The company will reportedly split its legacy assets from its streaming and studio divisions.
The TNT sublicensed CFP package is set to grow even larger.
Several prominent commentators will be on the DAZN/TNT Sports coverage of this FIFA Club World Cup.
Barkley had previously harshly criticized ESPN's NBA coverage and some of its personalities.
It's a formula that has worked well for numerous properties outside the NFL.
"It’s become relatively clear to me from the many conversations that I’ve had that we could get some sort of an announcement in the not too distant future that they are planning to try to split the company."
TNT Sports' Capitals-Canadiens feed was out for 30 minutes, leading to them switching to the Sportsnet feed.
The company has hired bankers to work out options that include a potential separation of its legacy assets from the company's future-looking streaming and studio entities.
The network averaged 905,000 viewers for Sunday's historic performance.
CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV are averaging 9.4 million viewers per window, a 32-year high.
"That signals our interest in having college be a much more prominent part of our portfolio."
"No one wants to do anything that's going to take away from how special this tournament is."
24 matches will air across TNT, TBS, and truTV.
The new strategy comes amid a substantial shift in the quality of live sports rights under the TNT Sports umbrella.
"Our show definitely has a unique way to interact with the fan base."
Fans will be able to access in-car camera views for every driver during every Cup Series race this season.
Monday night's doubleheader averaged 166,000 viewers across TNT and truTV.
"It's been a long journey to pull off LIV versus PGA. But we did it, and we're really excited to show it to the world."
TNT Sports, NBA 2K, and Genius Sports are teaming up for alternate broadcasts.
Kenny Smith will be taking the night off.