Sports
-
Can ESPN Cover the NFL Fairly Now That It’s Part of the Team? | Analysis
The cable titan and pro football have a long and complicated relationship, but formally getting in bed together looks like bad news for ESPN’s journalism
Available to WrapPRO members
The Media Front
Available to WrapPRO members
-
ESPN Streaming Service to Launch on Aug. 21 at $29.99 Per Month, Adds WWE
The much-anticipated offering will also have a lower-priced plan for $11.99 per month
-
NFL to Buy 10% Stake in ESPN
Under the deal, ESPN will get NFL Network and other media assets in exchange for the stake
-
Disney Closes 2025 Upfront With Nearly $4 Billion in Sports Advertising
Streaming accounted for over 40% of the company’s total upfront volume, which was consistent with the prior year
-
WME Names Max Eisenbud to Lead Sports Client Representation
The executive will oversee representation business across tennis, golf, action sports and sports content
-
NFL Considers Taking Minority Stake in ESPN | Report
As part of the deal, ESPN would take control of NFL Network and NFL RedZone, according to CNBC
-
Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Legend, Dies at 71
Reports had been swirling that the Hulkster was battling health problems in recent months
-
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Set Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content
The former Disney and 21st Century Fox executive will lead production on the opening and closing ceremonies for the LA28 Summer Games and the Paralympics
-
Fox Nation Acquires TV Rights to Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American Freestyle’
The inaugural match-up for the wrestling competition will stream Aug. 30, with a second event set to take place this fall
-
Fox Sports Inks ‘Wide-Ranging’ Deal With Barstool Sports and Dave Portnoy
“This is the 1st time in our illustrious and notorious history that we’ve got a TV partner we believe in and believes in us. I can’t wait to see what we create together,” Portnoy says in an X post on Thursday
-
Warner Bros. Discovery Asks Court to Dismiss Shareholder Lawsuit Over NBA Rights Loss
The suit accuses the media giant of violating securities laws and misleading investors through “wrongful acts and omissions” about the loss’ impact on the company
-
Bob Costas Fears the Ease of Sports Gambling Will Lead to Addiction: ‘It’s Going to Ruin Some Lives, That’s Inevitable’ | Video
The renowned sports caster shares that he “couldn’t in good conscience” read MLB Network betting promotions on air
-
Diogo Jota, Liverpool Football Star, Dies at 28: Cristiano Ronaldo and More Pro Athletes Pay Tribute
The late soccer player, who played for the Wolverhampton Wanderers and Atlético Madrid, died in a car accident with his brother in Spain
-
ESPN Promotes Andy Green to Vice President of Nontraditional Productions
In his new role, he will oversee tens of thousands of live events across linear and digital
-
Eva Longoria’s Soccer Docuseries ‘Necaxa’ With Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac to Premiere in August
The FX and Disney+ Latin America docuseries comes from the “Welcome to Wrexham” team
