NFL defends streaming model amid Trump, DOJ pressure
#NFLStreaming #SportsBroadcastingThe NFL defends streaming game expansion after President Trump and DOJ scrutiny, noting 87% of games remain on free broadcast TV. The league claims it meets fans on popular platforms like Netflix while maintaining broadcast commitments. read more
WNBA Sets Record with 216 National Broadcasts in 2026
#WNBAExpansion #SportsBroadcastingThe WNBA will broadcast a record 216 national games in 2026 under new media deals. Key partners include ESPN, Amazon Prime, CBS, NBC, and ION. The Indiana Fever will have all 44 games nationally televised. read more
Feds Tackle Sports Streamings High Cost, Confusion
#SportsBroadcasting #StreamingCostsThe FCC is reviewing sports broadcasting rules to address fan frustration over high costs and fragmented access. Streaming's rise has forced viewers to subscribe to multiple services, prompting potential antitrust law updates to improve affordability and availability. read more
Trump Shields Army-Navy Game from TV Competition
#CollegeFootball #SportsBroadcastingPresident Trump issued an executive order to prevent College Football Playoff games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup. The order aims to protect the exclusive broadcast window for the storied military academy rivalry each December. read more
CFP Shifts 2026 Schedule to Dodge NFL on New Years Eve
#CFPSchedule #SportsBroadcastingThe College Football Playoff will not schedule a game on New Year's Eve for the 2026 season to avoid a conflict with the NFL. Instead, quarterfinals will be held on December 30 and January 1, 2027. read more
MLB Takes Over Broadcasts as Regional Network Fails
#MLBMediaShift #SportsBroadcastingAt least six MLB teams are leaving Main Street Sports to have MLB produce their games starting in 2026, signaling a major shift from traditional regional sports networks. More teams are expected to follow as the RSN faces financial turmoil. read more
Sports Broadcasting Pioneer Geoffrey Mason Dies at 85
#SportsBroadcasting #InMemoriamGeoffrey Mason, a Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, has died at 85. His five-decade career at major networks included producing iconic events like the Olympics and Super Bowl, earning 24 Emmys. He was a founding board member of the V Foundation. read more