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ESPN weighing the possibility of making its dynamic NBA duo a trio again

ESPN will weigh whether it is better to just go with Mike Breen and Doris Burke on the NBA for this year or add JJ Redick to the crew.

How Adam Wainwright’s arrival could affect the future of Fox’s MLB coverage

It creates competition for Fox Sports’ No. 1 MLB game analyst John Smoltz.

ESPN's 'College GameDay' appears ready to open a spot on the desk for Nick Saban

If the 72-year-old Nick Saban wants to be on ESPN's "College GameDay," it is hard to see it not happening.

Why SNY isn’t joining the YES-MSG direct-to-consumer team-up — for now

SNY for now is going it alone and is in no rush to start a direct-to-consumer product.

Tom Brady's broadcast debut and four more stories that promise to shake-up sports media in 2024

The question right now is whether Tom Brady will replace Greg Olsen on Fox's NFL broadcasts or not?

The 25 sports media people who had the most powerful 2023

The most powerful people in sports media are the heads of the leagues, networks and digital platforms, as well as top athletes.

NBC? Amazon? Apple? Our latest NBA media deal projection includes multiple new partners

In March, we offered our first NBA Media Deal Projection. Let’s do it again because some things, in our opinion, have changed.

Inside the elaborate dance of the NFL's flex schedule

In the NFL’s new $110 billion TV deal, more potential flex scheduling has actually meant less flex schedule.

Jay Glazer goes deep on his rise as an NFL insider, friendly rivalries, TV projects and what he’s learned about mental health

The 53-year-old Glazer emailed with us about his career, the TV show he almost had and how he got to where is in the business.

With first NFL Black Friday game on tap, Amazon readies its play for the NBA

Amazon hopes its Black Friday game evolves into a tradition as much a part of Americana as the Thanksgiving Day games.

What's next for ESPN as it moves toward direct-to-consumer

Partnering with an Apple, an Amazon or another large digital company, plus a mobile player, could be ESPN’s ideal scenario.

Your guide to MLB’s media crossroads

Major League Baseball heads into Hot Stove season at a sports media crossroads. The next moves could shape the finances of the game for years to come.

The secrets to how ESPN's Hubie Brown is still calling games at 90 years old

As he begins his 50th season working in the NBA, Hubie Brown is still sharp and fit enough to call games at the highest level.

ESPN’s looming MLB opt-out could affect negotiations across sports media

When you look at what ESPN is paying for Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby and the wild-card playoff round, this little clause could come into play.

Why ESPN wants two partners to buy into its future

Ideally, ESPN would like to partner with a company like Apple and a mobile platform, such as Verizon, as it sells a piece of itself.

The bidder to watch for College Football Playoff rights

ESPN and Fox Sports are still the favorites because they own much of college football’s regular season.

Mark Jackson moving toward Knicks broadcast role after ESPN firing

The trio had been ABC/ESPN’s No. 1 crew for a long time before Van Gundy and Jackson were fired during the late June layoffs.

Robbie Hummel leaving ESPN, staying with Big Ten in move to NBC, Fox

The college basketball TV transfer portal is open, and Robbie Hummel is on the move.

Noah Eagle set to join his father in the family's Nets business

Noah Eagle will be coming off the bench a handful of times this season to fill in for his father on Nets broadcasts.

The details of Jay Williams’ new ESPN role after layoffs turmoil

Williams’ future had been in doubt after ESPN released Keyshawn Johnson and Max Kellerman during the network’s summer layoffs.