LIV Golf Holds ’Emergency Meeting’ Amid Rumors of Shutdown
LIV Golf executives were summoned to an emergency meeting in Manhattan as rumors of a shutdown intensified. The league’s UK division posted nearly $400 million in losses for 2023 and its U.S. viewership continues to lag far behind the PGA Tour. Media center operations were halted before the Mexico City event, and no senior officials attended the tournament. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund approved its 2026‑2030 strategy, emphasizing sustainable returns, adding pressure on LIV’s future direction.
Fubo ‘Out of Nowhere’ Pursuing Local Rights for 13 NBA Teams
Disney-owned Fubo has entered the market with a last‑minute pitch to the 13 NBA teams that recently left Main Street Sports Group. The streaming platform proposes a hybrid direct‑to‑consumer and distributor model, offering rights fees around $10 million per team. Fubo...
Sen. Tammy Baldwin to Introduce Bill Ensuring Sports Broadcasts Remain Accessible
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is set to introduce the “For the Fans” Act, legislation that would require professional sports leagues to make games available for free in each team’s local market via over‑the‑air TV or ad‑supported streaming. The bill builds...
NBC Secures Rights to The Soccer Tournament
NBC Sports will broadcast The Soccer Tournament (TST) across its platforms, including four games on the NBC broadcast network for the first time. The event features three winner‑take‑all 7‑on‑7 tournaments—men’s, women’s and mixed—each offering a $1 million prize. Matches will air...
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Addresses if Agency Aims to ‘Influence’ NFL Rights Negotiations
The Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s exemption under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act, prompting heightened scrutiny from the FCC. Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC the agency is reviewing the exemption and may advise Congress...
Don’t Hold Your Breath for a Doc Rivers ESPN Return
Doc Rivers left the Milwaukee Bucks after a rocky fifth stint, ending his brief return to coaching. ESPN, already reeling from Michael Malone's departure and a series of analyst exits, faces a talent gap in its NBA broadcast lineup. The...
NFL Network Expected to Be on ESPN Unlimited by Start of 2026 Season
ESPN completed its acquisition of NFL Network on April 1, integrating the channel into its direct‑to‑consumer platform, ESPN Unlimited. The service, priced at $29.99 per month, will include NFL Network at no additional charge, though the channel is not yet available...
‘SNL’ Goes Hard at Tiger Woods with Ruthless Jokes About DUI Arrest
Saturday Night Live aired a cold‑open that paired a Donald Trump impersonation with a caricature of Tiger Woods in rehab, lampooning Woods' recent DUI arrest. The sketch referenced Woods’ real‑time phone call to the president while detained and followed with...
Seton O’Connor Signs Off From On-Air Role at ‘The Dan Patrick Show’
Longtime producer Patrick “Seton” O’Connor announced he is leaving his on‑air role at *The Dan Patrick Show* after 6,766 episodes, though he will remain involved behind the scenes. O’Connor framed the move as a chance to "build a new room"...
Albert Breer: ‘Of Course’ Dianna Russini Photos Raise Questions About Past Mike Vrabel Reporting
Page Six published photos of ESPN reporter Dianna Russini embracing NFL coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, sparking renewed debate over insider reporting ethics. Sports Illustrated columnist Albert Breer acknowledged the images raise legitimate questions about Russini’s past coverage of...
Roger Goodell: NFL Has ‘Long-Term’ Plans to Play in Australia, Might Return in 2027
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league’s inaugural regular‑season game in Melbourne is intended to be the first of a long‑term presence in Australia, with a possible return as early as the 2027 season. He highlighted near‑sell‑out ticket demand...
Bill Simmons Calls Looming WNBA Expansion ‘Staggeringly Stupid and an Unapologetic Money Grab’
The WNBA approved a rapid expansion that will increase the league from 12 to 18 teams by 2030, adding Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in 2026, then Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. The move follows...
The Athletic Confirms ‘Scoop City’ Is ‘in Transition,’ Dianna Russini’s Future on Show Unclear
The Athletic’s NFL podcast Scoop City has entered a "transition" phase, halting new episodes after a March 4 season‑finale announcement. Co‑host Chase Daniel’s contract expired, leaving his future with the show uncertain. The future of lead host Dianna Russini is...
John Ourand: FCC Pressure, Lack of Bidding Market Could Hurt NFL’s Leverage in Media Deal Renegotiations
The NFL is renegotiating its broadcast contracts ahead of the 2026 season, eyeing a roughly 50% revenue increase from a new deal with CBS. John Ourand warns that the league’s leverage is eroding because there are no fresh bidders for...
Is the Last Sunday in February Too Late for the Super Bowl? The NFL Doesn’t Appear to Think So
The NFL has deliberately left the Super Bowl LXII date (Feb 13, 2028) unannounced to preserve scheduling flexibility as it eyes an 18‑game season by 2027. Adding a game would extend the calendar to 20 weeks, pushing the championship to Presidents Day...
