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News: Discovery Global, ESPN DTC, WWE and more Discovery Global is planning a "standalone product" that can be taken directly to the consumer; and more sports media news.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Discovery Global, future parent company of TNT Sports, is planning a "standalone product"; @espn.com DTC will not be universally available through pay TV authentication at launch; and more sports media news.

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News: RedZone's future, Disney bundle, NFL studio and more The latest news surrounding the agreements between ESPN and the National Football League, including the future of NFL RedZone and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell comments on RedZone; The Walt Disney Company is exploring potential sports bundles; and @espn.com is reportedly assuming the lease of the NFL Network studios in Inglewood.

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News: FOX One, Pablo Torre, Warner Bros. and more Fox Corporation revealed the launch date and pricing of FOX One during an earnings call on Tuesday morning; plus more sports media news.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fox Corporation has revealed the launch date and pricing of FOX One; @theathletic.com has signed a podcast licensing deal with @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social and more sports media news.

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News: Skydance-Paramount, Netflix, Wondery and more Skydance Media has announced the new executive team expected to lead the new Paramount company, plus more sports media news.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Skydance Media reveals the new Paramount leadership team; insight into @netflix.com sports and changes taking place @wonderymedia.bsky.social. Plus news about Buck Martinez, Katie Feeney, Jesse Newell and Zak Herbstreit.

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New Hudson Square studio a microcosm of an ESPN in transition A look into the New York City headquarters of The Walt Disney Company and ESPN studios for "Get Up," "First Take" and "UnSportsmanLike."

FEATURE on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A look into the new @espn.com studios for "Get Up," "First Take" and "UnSportsmanLike" at Hudson Square in New York City.

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News: Peter Schrager, Peacock, DIRECTV and more Peter Schrager said that he will "probably play some role on Monday nights," and the Peacock price rise could soften the blow for NBA rights.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: New @espn.com personality Peter Schrager says he will "probably play some role on Monday nights"; the Peacock price increase could soften the blow of the @nba.com media rights fee and more sports media news:

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News: Brent Musburger, Sally Jenkins, NASCAR and more Brent Musburger will be back in the broadcast booth in the second half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game; Sally Jenkins is joining The Atlantic in

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Brent Musburger is returning to the broadcast booth in the second half of the @profootballhof.bsky.social Game on NBC and more sports media news.

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Davis replacing Barber on CBS depth chart; Warner gets YouTube game CBS Sports has revealed its NFL announcing lineup for the 2025 season, and Kurt Warner is reportedly broadcasting the YouTube exclusive game.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Charles Davis will be working with a new broadcast team this year on @cbssports.bsky.social NFL coverage; and Kurt Warner is reportedly serving as an analyst for the YouTube broadcast of Chiefs-Chargers.

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News: Bryce Harper, Charles Barkley, Netflix and more Bryce Harper reportedly cursed out MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, Charles Barkley recently discussed the future of "Inside the NBA" and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A reported exchange between Bryce Harper and @mlb.com commissioner Rob Manfred, Charles Barkley discusses "Inside the NBA," and insight into @netflix.com Sports strategy.

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ESPN's WNBA "Hoop Streams" casts wider lens on league Ari Chambers and LaChina Robinson discuss ESPN's "WNBA Hoop Streams," the growth of the league and future goals.

FEATURE on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @ariivory.bsky.social and @lachinarobinson.bsky.social discuss @espn.com "WNBA Hoop Streams," the growth of the @wnba.com and future goals.

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News: Rich Eisen, Pat McAfee, NFL national revenue and more Rich Eisen discusses the prospect of a return to "SportsCenter"; Pat McAfee issues a public apology; and NFL national revenue sharing continues to rise.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @richeisenshow.bsky.social says it is still "to be determined" regarding appearing on "SportsCenter"; @patmcafeeshow.bsky.social issues an apology and NFL national revenue continues to rise.

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News: Danny Parkins, Ian Baker-Finch, Jimbo Fisher and more Danny Parkins is reportedly joining "First Things First" on FS1, Ian Baker-Finch is retiring from broadcasting golf and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @dannyparkins.bsky.social is reportedly joining "First Things First" on FS1, Ian Baker-Finch is retiring from broadcasting golf and more:

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Rich Eisen to host on ESPN Radio in noon timeslot Rich Eisen is bringing his show to ESPN Radio where he will host from 12 to 3 p.m. EST, Sports Media Watch has confirmed.

The ESPN Radio lineup will add @richeisenshow.bsky.social starting on Tuesday, Sept. 2. More information on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social:

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News: NFL Media, Colin Cowherd, College Basketball Crown and more Reports of NFL owners being told to be ready for a potential vote for a deal between the NFL and Disney, Colin Cowherd on FS1 and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NFL owners have reportedly been informally notified to be ready for a potential vote regarding a deal between the league and The Walt Disney Company; Colin Cowherd discusses FS1 and more:

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News: Barstool-Fox Sports, Adam Silver, Drew Brees and more Barstool and Fox Sports have announced a deal, Adam Silver discusses potential solutions to NBA local media declines and more.

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Barstool Sports and Fox Sports deal has been announced, @nba.com commissioner Adam Silver discusses local media rights and more.

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Manfred acknowledges Apple, NBC, ESPN, are bidders for expiring package MLB commissioner Rob Manfred discusses the future of the current ESPN broadcast deal and why the league aims to centralize local rights.

In an interview with @cnbc.com, @mlb.com commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the league's media strategy and centralizing local rights. The latest for @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social:

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Portnoy reportedly nearing deal with Fox to join 'Big Noon Kickoff' Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy could reportedly be joining the "Big Noon" pregame show as part of an expansive agreement.

NEWS @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @barstoolsport.bsky.social founder @daveportnoy.bsky.social is reportedly nearing a deal with Fox Sports to join the "Big Noon" pregame show.

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News: MLB Olympics, Charissa Thompson, Sam Ponder and more Rob Manfred discusses scheduling around the 2028 LA Summer Olympics, Charissa Thompson talks about FOX NFL coverage and more.

While in Atlanta for All-Star Week, @mlb.com commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and a potential schedule should players participate. The latest news for @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social:

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NEWS @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @athletics.com All-Star DH Brent Rooker will be on today's "MLB Tonight: National Pregame Show" for a live two-way interview while he takes BP with Greg Amsinger, Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac. The show begins at 6 p.m. EST on MLB Network.

News: Brian Windhorst, Tony Reali, NBA on NBC Brian Windhorst discusses his future at ESPN amid an impending contract expiration; Tony Reali and others could reportedly be in play for FS1 programming;

New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Brian Windhorst discusses his contract, @tonyreali.bsky.social expresses a willingness to talk to "anybody and everybody at all times," and @nbaonnbc.bsky.social adds to its talent roster.

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FS1 reportedly cancels three weekday shows, Joy Taylor departs network FOX Sports is reportedly making a wide array of changes to its programming lineup, including the cancellations of three weekday shows.

FS1 is reportedly making changes to its programming lineup with the cancelation of three of its shows. In addition, @joytaylortalks.bsky.social is reportedly departing the network. More information on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social:

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News: F1 TV, CFP Expansion, Allison Williams and more The potential continuation of F1 TV; Greg Sankey's thoughts on CFP expansion; a new role for Allison Williams and more.

I am excited to announce that I have joined @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social as a contributor! My debut news story with the latest on @f1tv.bsky.social, @cfbplayoff.bsky.social and more:

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