Paramount launches new Sports Entertainment division
Former president of Skydance Media Jesse Sisgold will lead the division.
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CBS Sports walking tall with Paramount-Skydance merger
NFL acquired stake in CBS as part of Skydance merger, giving league equity in two broadcast partners
After a similar deal with ESPN this week, the NFL now has equity in two of its broadcast partners ahead of TV rights talks in 2029.
FCC formally approves Paramount-Skydance merger
The deal had been in regulatory limbo for months amid a lawsuit by the Trump administration.
Roger Goodell on potential early opt-out from CBS deal after Skydance merger: ‘I don’t see that happening’
"We have a two-year period to make that decision. I don't see that happening, but we have that option and that's something we'll take a look at."
Paramount reaches settlement with Trump admin, opens door for Skydance merger
Post-merger, CBS Sports is looking to be more active in live sports acquisition.
CBS could prioritize more live sports in primetime under new Paramount leadership
Less FBI, more sports?
NFL may have found new buyers for its media assets in Skydance, Paramount
The NFL has preexisting relationships with Skydance, Paramount and RedBird, making an expanded relationship potentially more natural than an equity deal with Disney.
NFL not expected to negotiate higher rights fee from CBS after Skydance deal
"We’ll obviously be paying close attention to the process."
After Paramount Global bid failed, Skydance is now trying to buy it through National Amusements
Skydance Media may take control of Paramount Global after all.
NFL reportedly feeling ‘some angst’ over Paramount woes
Paramount's prolonged sale process is beginning to worry the NFL.
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish reportedly set to step down amidst merger talks
Paramount Global enters exclusive merger talks with Skydance
Paramount Global turned down a $26 billion offer from Apollo Global to pursue exclusive talks with Skydance.
NFL and Skydance Media form joint venture for scripted and unscripted content
David Ellison’s Skydance Media has had quite a run since its 2010 founding. Some of the notable feature...