Sports
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At the Upfronts, It’s Sports Here, Sports There, Sports Just About Everywhere
Hanging by a thread, linear TV uses sports as a lifeline, while streaming keeps muscling in on the action
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MLB Reinstates Late Baseball Legends Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson
The two formerly banned players, along with 15 others, are now eligible to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Disney+ to Launch Women-Led Sports Show ‘Vibe Check’ Next Month
The new series will feature ESPN’s roster of female voices across all sports
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ESPN Is ‘Ready to Have a Conversation’ With MLB as Partnership Comes to an End
Both organizations have opted out of the last three years of their seven-year deal
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Disney’s ESPN Streaming Service Sets Plans, Pricing Ahead of Fall Launch
The offering’s Unlimited plan will cost $29.99 per month, while its Select plan will cost $11.99 per month
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Terrell Owens, New York Jets Documentaries Greenlit at Prime Video
The projects, which come from Prime Video Sports, Skydance Sports and NFL Films, were announced ahead of Amazon’s upfront presentation on Monday
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WWE’s Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin to Host ‘American Gladiators’ Reboot at Prime Video
His fellow pro wrestlers will be featured on the new version of the competition series
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Michael Jordan to Join NBC Sports as NBA Coverage Special Contributor
“I’m so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” the basketball legend – who won all six Bulls championships on the Peacock network – shares
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Patrick Whitesell Launches WIN Sports Group With WME Sports Senior Team
“The ambition we’ve seen reshape music, film and digital culture is now playing out in sports,” the former Endeavor executive says
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Sabu, High-Flying ‘Hardcore’ Pro Wrestling Pioneer, Dies at 60
Terry Brunk helped bring high-risk moves to professional wrestling – along with chairs, tables, ladders and barbed wire
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ESPN Standalone Streamer Will Reveal Name, Price Next Week
Disney CEO Bob Iger emphasized that the “bulk” of the network’s content will be available on its linear TV offering
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NBC Sports Will Use AI-Generated Voice of the Late Jim Fagan for Upcoming NBA Coverage
Previously, Peacock used the AI-generated voice of Al Michaels during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
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Bill Belichick Slams CBS for Editing a ‘False Narrative’ Into Viral Interview Featuring Girlfriend Jordon Hudson
“She was not deflecting any specific question or topic, but simply doing her job to ensure the interview stayed on track,” the UNC Chapel Hill head coach says
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Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro and Bill Duffy Acquire WME Basketball, Duffy to Lead Day-to-Day Operations
WME will continue representing retired players and coaches for marketing, broadcast and content opportunities
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Shedeur Sanders’ Prank Caller During Draft Was an NFL Coach’s Son
Jax Ulbrich, son of the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator, pretended to be from the New Orleans Saints
