The Sports Media (Sports Radio, Podcasts, Shows, Networks, Etc.) Thread

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NFL announces draft broadcast will be based out of ESPN's studios

The NFL has confirmed that NFL Network and ESPN will jointly televise the same draft broadcast, which will be based out of ESPN's studios.

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NBA TV's "Open Court" is back from home, with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Dwyane Wade and more discussing NBA hiatus

Open Court is back on NBA TV, and even doing the show from home didn't stop Charles Barkley from cracking jokes about Ernie Johnson.

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ESPN and NFL Network are combining their NFL Draft coverage

There will not be separate NFL Draft broadcasts on ESPN and NFL Network this year. On Monday, ESPN announced their revamped Draft plans, which will now be based out of Bristol. Trey Wingo will host all of the coverage from ESPN’s Bristol studios, with a variety of others joining remotely. Here’s...

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Recently retired linebacker Luke Kuechly eyes broadcasting as potential post-NFL career

Could recently retired Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly transition into a broadcasting career? It's one of many options he's considering.

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ESPN lost 62 percent of its year-over-year audience for the week ending April 12th

ESPN has been one of the hardest-hit cable channels amidst COVID-19. For the week of April 12, they lost 62 percent of their audience year-over-year.

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ESPN lost 62 percent of its year-over-year audience for the week ending April 12th

ESPN has been one of the hardest-hit cable channels amidst COVID-19. For the week of April 12, they lost 62 percent of their audience year-over-year.

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The NFL is what's been keeping them afloat.

These muthafuccas on First Take debatin on which NBA star would win in a game of HORSE!

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Pac-12 Networks' Mark Shuken says Apple may bid for primary rights, tech firms "told us they want to be in this space"

According to Pac-12 conference executives, tech firms are expected to bid for their post-2024 rights, and Apple has said they might target primary rights.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be the NFL's latest primetime draw

Quick: how many primetime games did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have last year? The answer is one, and that was the first Thursday Night Football matchup of the year in Week 2. After playing five of their first six games outside of the early 1 PM ET window (including one London game), the Bucs...

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SMH...

 

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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are lining up a "The Match" sequel, on TNT and featuring Tom Brady and Peyton Manning

"The Match" is set to return in May, with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning joining Tiger Woods and Tom Brady for a 2v2 golf competition.

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Stephen A. Smith says MLB would've suspended players for sign-stealing if more of them were black

On ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith conflated the lack of black players in MLB with no player suspensions in baseball's sign-stealing scandals.

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How Shams Charania scooped Miami's Tua Tagovailoa pick, disrupting the NFL Draft

While Shams Charania is usually reporting NBA information for The Athletic and Stadium, he got some NFL info Thursday and tweeted it out.

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NFL draft shattered all-time viewership record for first round

With fans starved for live sporting events, the viewership numbers for Thursday night's first round of the NFL draft will come as no surprise.

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Ian Rapoport stands behind reporting on Trent Williams trade after agent's "false" claims

NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport is no stranger to getting called out over some of his reporting. The NFL insider is often reporting on topics that people might not want to get out or might be more fluid than the news implies. Still, Rapoport is fairly consistent across the board. But that...

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Who shocked? Not me

Will Cain Reportedly Nearing Deal to Leave ESPN, Join Fox News

Will Cain close to leaving ESPN to join Fox News

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Who shocked? Not me

Will Cain Reportedly Nearing Deal to Leave ESPN, Join Fox News

Will Cain close to leaving ESPN to join Fox News

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