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MLB is in the final stages of negotiating new national media rights to replace ESPN’s outgoing package, with NBC, Apple TV+, and an unnamed third bidder in play for short-term deals through 2028. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized reach over revenue…

Apple is in advanced talks to acquire parts of ESPN’s soon-to-expire MLB rights package, with a focus on Sunday Night Baseball. NBC is also interested, but Apple is reportedly targeting a broader set of games. MLB is exploring a split-rights…

Awful Announcing discusses how Formula One is shopping its U.S. media rights for 2026 at a target of $150–$180 million annually, but potential partners like Netflix, Amazon, and NBC are showing limited interest. With viewership on ESPN flat at around…

ESPN has opted out of its final three years of its MLB media-rights deal but is maintaining full production efforts through the current contract. While ESPN remains open to a new rights agreement, MLB is already exploring replacements for the…

ESPN reportedly sought to cut its annual MLB rights payments from $550 million to just $200 million before opting out of its contract. The network’s valuation of its MLB package— which includes Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby, and…

Formula 1 is shopping for a new U.S. media rights deal after ESPN’s exclusivity window expired, aiming for a massive jump to $160M–$180M per year. ESPN is still in the mix but isn’t rushing to meet that price, especially with…

NBCU chairman Donna Langley has restructured leadership, consolidating network and studio oversight under Universal Television Entertainment Group. Pearlena Igbokwe will oversee NBC Entertainment, Peacock scripted content, and Universal Studio Group, while Frances Berwick will focus on Bravo and Peacock unscripted…

NBC Sports reported 26.6 million total viewers for its broadcast of the Green Bay Packers' 30-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving night, spanning NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, Universo, and digital platforms. The broadcast peaked at 31.3 million viewers in…

TVREV digs into Warner Bros. Discovery’s legal fallout with the NBA, uncovering specifics of the league’s new deals with NBC and Amazon. NBC’s contract includes an early-week schedule with national game slots, limited betting features, and required NBA promotions across…

Comcast’s NBC and Peacock drew 33 million viewers for the 2024 NFL season opener, peaking between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. ET. The game averaged 28.9 million viewers, marking the most-watched NFL kickoff game in history. Peacock contributed 4.6 million…