Sports
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Stephen A. Smith Renews ESPN Contract for at Least 5 Years
“Stephen A. works incredibly hard to elevate the sports conversation day-in and day-out and we are grateful he will remain at ESPN,” network chairman Jimmy Pitaro says
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Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Set 3rd Fight for July on Netflix
The rivals’ second clash leading into Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson was the most-watched women’s sporting event in U.S. history
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Jimmy Johnson Retires From Fox Sports After 31 Years: ‘An Extremely Difficult Decision’ | Video
“Probably the most fun I’ve ever had in my career — and that’s counting Super Bowls and national championships,” the legendary football coach says
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Pete Distad to Lead Fox’s New Streaming Service as CEO
The former Apple TV+ and Hulu executive transitions from Venu Sports, which was scrapped in January
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‘The View’: WNBA Star Diana Taurasi Jokingly Mispronounces Whoopi’s Name After the Host Struggles With Hers
“It’s all good,” the superstar athlete reassures the ABC moderator
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Max Abandons Plan to Charge for Bleacher Report Sports Add-On
The streamer will also remove the offering and CNN Max from its Basic With Ads tier starting March 30
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Disney Extends Lead Over YouTube in January With 12% Share of TV Viewing
The boost was driven by the College Football Playoffs, which drove an 84% monthly increase in ESPN viewership, according to Nielsen
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MSG Networks, Optimum Reach New Carriage Deal
The deal ends a programming blackout impacting New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and New Jersey Devils fans in the tri-state area
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‘Malcolm’ Star Frankie Muniz Gets ‘No Respect’ From Fellow NASCAR Truck Drivers: ‘Nobody Goes With Me’ | Video
The “Malcom in the Middle” actor-turned-racer says he hopes to earn his place in Craftsman Trucks, but it’s “going to be tough”
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ESPN Weighs Adding User-Generated Content to ‘Flagship’ Streaming Service
An insider tells TheWrap that UGC content would not be included at launch, which is slated for this fall
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MLB to End ESPN TV Partnership After Current Season
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says the league has “not been pleased with the minimal coverage” on the sports channel
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Elizabeth Warren Asks DoJ to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Disney’s Acquisition of Fubo Over Antitrust Concerns
“This proposed deal is inextricably linked to Disney’s attempt to dominate the sports streaming marketplace through Venu Sports,” the senator writes
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‘Shark Tank’ Star Rashaun Williams Pledges 4 Years of His Salary to Alma Mater: ‘A Return on Her Investment!’
The guest Shark and part-owner of the Atlanta Falcons says his entire salary from the team will go to Morehouse College
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Reggie Miller Finds New Home at NBC Sports After Longtime TNT Gig
The basketball Hall of Famer will serve as the network’s lead game analyst starting with the 2025-26 NBA season
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Football, Scripted Dramas and Trump Inauguration Boost TV Viewing in January
Streaming accounted for 42.6% of viewership for the month, while broadcast and cable’s shares were 22.5% and 24.4%, respectively, according to Nielsen
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