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- CNN found liable in Florida trial for defaming Navy veteran in 2021 storywww.cbsnews.com CNN found liable in Florida trial for defaming Navy veteran in 2021 story
The jury deliberated for more than eight hours starting before ruling in favor of Zachary Young in his defamation suit against CNN.
cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/21599108
- Kirk Herbstreit pushed back on Desmond Howard's characterization Ohio State 'bought' playersawfulannouncing.com Kirk Herbstreit pushed back on Desmond Howard's characterization Ohio State 'bought' players
Kirk Herbstreit pushed back against Desmond Howard’s $20 million claim, challenging the narrative around Ohio State's perception.
> Kirk Herbstreit pushed back against Desmond Howard’s $20 million claim, challenging the narrative around Ohio State's perception.
- Cam Newton warns Jason Whitlock 'stay in your lane' over Joy Taylor commentsawfulannouncing.com Cam Newton warns Jason Whitlock 'stay in your lane' over Joy Taylor comments
Cam Newton called out Jason Whitlock over his comments about Joy Taylor and the bombshell Fox Sports lawsuit.
> Cam Newton called out Jason Whitlock over his comments about Joy Taylor and the bombshell Fox Sports lawsuit.
- Shane Gillis shared how his 'College GameDay' joke legitimately angered Nick Sabanawfulannouncing.com Shane Gillis shared how his 'College GameDay' joke legitimately angered Nick Saban
Comedian Shane Gillis went viral for making fun of Nick Saban on College GameDay and it turns out the coach wasn't in on the joke.
cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/21230866 >> Comedian Shane Gillis went viral for making fun of Nick Saban on College GameDay and it turns out the coach wasn't in on the joke.
- David Samson 'promises' Tom Brady will not be broadcasting at Fox next seasonawfulannouncing.com David Samson 'promises' Tom Brady will not be broadcasting at Fox next season
David Samson expects Tom Brady to step away from his role at Fox after this season to become a full-time front officer member for the Raiders.
> David Samson expects Tom Brady to step away from his role at Fox after this season to become a full-time front officer member for the Raiders.
- Main Street Sports hiring former ESPN exec Norby Williamson to oversee FanDuel Sports Network productionawfulannouncing.com Main Street Sports hiring former ESPN exec Norby Williamson to oversee FanDuel Sports Network production
Longtime former ESPN executive Norby Williamson has resurfaced and will oversee FanDuel Sports Network production for Main Street Sports.
> Longtime former ESPN executive Norby Williamson has resurfaced and will oversee FanDuel Sports Network production for Main Street Sports.
- Ex-NBC anchor Brian Williams roasts fellow journalists for failing to cover 'struggling' Biden accuratelywww.foxnews.com Ex-NBC anchor Brian Williams roasts fellow journalists for failing to cover 'struggling' Biden accurately
Ex-NBC News anchor Brian Williams told the Washington Post that it was "crushing" to watch journalists try to cover a "visibly struggling" President Biden in the last four years.
cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/21189302 >> Ex-NBC News anchor Brian Williams told the Washington Post that it was "crushing" to watch journalists try to cover a "visibly struggling" President Biden in the last four years.
- Disney to combine its Hulu+ Live TV with streamer Fubowww.nbcnews.com Disney to combine its Hulu+ Live TV with streamer Fubo
Disney will become majority owner of the resulting company — the publicly traded Fubo company — with a 70% ownership stake.
- Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcastswww.voanews.com Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts
A ministerial committee made the decision over 'inciting material and reports that were deceiving and stirring strife'
cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/20946473 >> A ministerial committee made the decision over 'inciting material and reports that were deceiving and stirring strife'
- Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78www.cbsnews.com Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
> Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
- ‘Christmas Is Our Day’: NBA Delivers Emphatic Statement Versus NFLwww.forbes.com ‘Christmas Is Our Day’: NBA Delivers Emphatic Statement Versus NFL
Recently, the National Football League decided to go head-to-head with the National Basketball Association on Christmas Day. It's become a sports turf war of sorts.
- ESPN Teases Vision for Its Biggest Bet: 2025’s ‘Flagship’ Platform - Front Office Sportsfrontofficesports.com ESPN Teases Vision for Its Biggest Bet: 2025’s ‘Flagship’ Platform - Front Office Sports
After setting gaudy expectations for ESPN’s forthcoming direct-to-consumer service, the network is now making that case to the public.
> After setting gaudy expectations for ESPN’s forthcoming direct-to-consumer service, the network is now making that case to the public.
- Colin Jost Appears Shocked As 'SNL' Crowd Cheers For Luigi Mangionewww.huffpost.com Colin Jost Appears Shocked As 'SNL' Crowd Cheers For Luigi Mangione
The alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has become a heartthrob on social media.
> The alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has become a heartthrob on social media.
- Howard Eskin announces abrupt exit from WIP after 38 yearsawfulannouncing.com Howard Eskin announces abrupt exit from WIP after 38 years
After nearly four decades with Philadelphia’s SportsRadio WIP, Howard Eskin announced he is parting ways with the station.
> After nearly four decades with Philadelphia’s SportsRadio WIP, Howard Eskin announced he is parting ways with the station.
- Radio stations go to new places to court younger listenerscurrent.org Radio stations go to new places to court younger listeners
With dating mixers, breweries and family days, stations aim to welcome millennials to public media fandom.
> With dating mixers, breweries and family days, stations aim to welcome millennials to public media fandom.
- ESPN Kicks Off First-Ever Expanded 12-Team College Football Playoff with Extensive On-Site Studio Programmingespnpressroom.com ESPN Kicks Off First-Ever Expanded 12-Team College Football Playoff with Extensive On-Site Studio Programming
ESPN’s expansive studio programming surrounding the expanded 12-team 2024-25 College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday, Dec. 20...
> ESPN’s expansive studio programming surrounding the expanded 12-team 2024-25 College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday, Dec. 20...
- Tony Kornheiser says CFP and NFL scheduling competing games is 'football on football crime'awfulannouncing.com Tony Kornheiser says CFP and NFL scheduling competing games is 'football on football crime'
Tony Kornheiser suggested that the College Football Playoff scheduling games against the NFL is "football on football crime."
> Tony Kornheiser suggested that the College Football Playoff scheduling games against the NFL is "football on football crime."
- ESPN College Football Playoffs motion graphics sizzle reel
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- Atlanta Braves reach deal to simulcast 15 games over-the-airawfulannouncing.com Atlanta Braves reach deal to simulcast 15 games over-the-air
The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with Gray Media that will see 15 games simulcast on local over-the-air affiliates next season.
> The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with Gray Media that will see 15 games simulcast on local over-the-air affiliates next season.
- Bart Scott, Chris Carlin reuniting for daily radio show on ESPN New Yorkawfulannouncing.com Bart Scott, Chris Carlin reuniting for daily radio show on ESPN New York
ESPN New York announced their new radio lineup with Michael Kay leaving the afternoon show, and it features a familiar tandem in middays.
> ESPN New York announced their new radio lineup with Michael Kay leaving the afternoon show, and it features a familiar tandem in middays.
- Max McGee was reportedly let go from ESPN after complaint from female employeeawfulannouncing.com Max McGee was reportedly let go from ESPN after complaint from female employee
According to The Athletic, ESPN's Max McGee was reportedly let go following a complaint from a female employee.
> According to The Athletic, ESPN's Max McGee was reportedly let go following a complaint from a female employee.
- Lee Fitting was ESPN’s ‘golden boy’ — then his alleged misconduct ‘finally caught up to him’old.reddit.com Lee Fitting was ESPN’s ‘golden boy’ — then his alleged misconduct ‘finally caught up to him’
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6000968/2024/12/18/lee-fitting-espn-college-gameday-allegations/ I knew there had to be a reason why he was just...
cross-posted from: https://lemmit.online/post/4693612 >##### This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot. > The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/BrianOverBrawn2 on 2024-12-18 12:04:04+00:00. > *** > > > I knew there had to be a reason why he was just let go before the season last year, and this confirms my suspicions
- ESPN sees massive audience growth for NCAA Volleyball Regionalsawfulannouncing.com ESPN sees massive audience growth for NCAA Volleyball Regionals
ESPN's coverage of NCAA Volleyball Regionals shattered records, with the average audience increasing 98% year-over-year.
> ESPN's coverage of NCAA Volleyball Regionals shattered records, with the average audience increasing 98% year-over-year.
- 'College GameDay' celebrates most-watched regular season everawfulannouncing.com 'College GameDay' celebrates most-watched regular season ever
After adding Nick Saban this year, ESPN's College GameDay is celebrating the best season in the thirty year plus history of the show.
> After adding Nick Saban this year, ESPN's College GameDay is celebrating the best season in the thirty year plus history of the show.
- MLS looks to make Season Pass more accessible in 2025awfulannouncing.com MLS looks to make Season Pass more accessible in 2025
MLS is looking to expand the entry points to MLS Season Pass in 2025, and is also looking into creating featured windows for games.
> MLS is looking to expand the entry points to MLS Season Pass in 2025, and is also looking into creating featured windows for games.
- Ric Edelman Ends 35-Year Broadcast Career and Launches Strategic Advisory Serviceswww.prnewswire.com Ric Edelman Ends 35-Year Broadcast Career and Launches Strategic Advisory Services
/PRNewswire/ -- Ric Edelman, one of the most influential people in the financial services industry, announced that he's ending his popular daily podcast so he...
> /PRNewswire/ -- Ric Edelman, one of the most influential people in the financial services industry, announced that he's ending his popular daily podcast so he...
- 'The Rich Eisen Show' reportedly joining Infinity Sports Network lineupawfulannouncing.com 'The Rich Eisen Show' reportedly joining Infinity Sports Network lineup
According to The New York Post, 'The Rich Eisen Show' is set to replace Jim Rome amid a lineup shakeup at the Infinity Sports Network.
> According to The New York Post, 'The Rich Eisen Show' is set to replace Jim Rome amid a lineup shakeup at the Infinity Sports Network.
- Did anyone actually watch the MLS Cup Final on Apple TV?awfulannouncing.com Did anyone actually watch the MLS Cup Final on Apple TV?
According to Nielsen, the impact of MLS Cup on Apple TV viewership was negligible leading us to ask whether anyone actually watched.
> According to Nielsen, the impact of MLS Cup on Apple TV viewership was negligible leading us to ask whether anyone actually watched.
- Chicago Sports Network-Marquee merger a possibility amid Comcast disputeawfulannouncing.com Chicago Sports Network-Marquee merger a possibility amid Comcast dispute
Chicago Sports Network and Marquee Sports Network are reportedly discussing a merger amid current disputes with Comcast.
- The Onion's bid for Infowars is still in court as judge reviews auctionspectrumlocalnews.com Trustee over Infowars auction asks court to approve The Onion's winning bid
It is not clear how quickly U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston will decide whether to approve the bid.
- U.S. Navy veteran suing CNN lands key legal victories ahead of high-stakes defamation trialwww.foxnews.com U.S. Navy veteran suing CNN lands key legal victories ahead of high-stakes defamation trial
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young Young alleges CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan during the Biden administration's withdrawal from the country.
- CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota Speaks Out About Shock Decision to Quit Networkwww.tvinsider.com CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota Speaks Out About Shock Decision to Quit Network
See her exit from show and what happened next.
- Kendrick Perkins opens ‘SportsCenter’ interview by mocking the show’s ‘small-ass’ studio treeawfulannouncing.com Kendrick Perkins opens 'SportsCenter' interview by mocking the show's 'small-ass' studio tree
Kendrick Perkins opened a "SportsCenter" interview on the NBA Cup by making fun of how small the studio's Christmas tree was.
- WNBL joins AWSN to bring women's sports to global screensmwwire.com WNBL joins AWSN to bring women's sports to global screens
The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has teamed up with the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) to boost women’s sports broadcasting. This deal will make 48 WNBL regular-season games and all…
- Peacock to debut multiview for Premier League broadcastsawfulannouncing.com Peacock to debut multiview for Premier League broadcasts
NBC's Peacock streaming service will introduce a multiview feature for its coverage of Premier League soccer.
- ESPN developing daily SportsCenter, women’s sports show for Disney Plusawfulannouncing.com ESPN developing daily SportsCenter, women's sports show for Disney Plus
According to CNBC's Alex Sherman, ESPN is developing a daily 'SportsCenter' and a weekly women's sports show for Disney Plus.
- Max Launches Live Feeds of HBO Programming in New In-App 'Channels' Featurewww.thewrap.com Max Launches Live Feeds of HBO Programming in New In-App 'Channels' Feature
Channels, which includes a total of five simulcasts in its initial launch, will appear for a small subset of adult profile users on the Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free tiers in the U.S.
- BBC New Broadcasting House: Public access permanently restrictedwww.bbc.com BBC New Broadcasting House: Public access permanently restricted
The public will continue to be denied entry to formerly accessible parts of New Broadcasting House.