Big Names: FOX Drops Brian Billick (Also: Greg McElroy, World Cup)
Fox Sports has elected to part ways with NFL broadcaster Brian Billick. In other news, SEC Network has added a former Alabama QB, and ESPN has named its World Cup play-by-play team. Billick Done at FOX...
View ArticleBig Names: ESPN Adds Hipgrave For World Cup (Also: Maria Taylor, Curt Schilling)
ESPN has gone across the pond to add to its World Cup anchor team. In other news, ESPN sideline reporter Maria Taylor is moving to SEC Network, and ESPN MLB analyst Curt Schilling has completed...
View ArticleBig Names: Curt Menefee, Tim Tebow, Gary Payton
Fox Sports has named Curt Menefee the studio host for its U.S. Open coverage. In other news, ESPN would welcome Tim Tebow back with open arms, and Gary Payton is currently on suspension from Fox...
View ArticleBig Names: Joe Biden, Bob Miller, SEC Network Hires
The vice president will be a special guest on Saturday’s Final Four pregame show. In other news, the voice of the Los Angeles Kings will not return until next season, and ESPN’s SEC Network has hired a...
View ArticleBig Names: Pat Summitt, Steve Spurrier, Hull & Chelios
One of the iconic figures in college basketball has passed away. In other news, Steve Spurrier will discuss a potential role with SEC Network and former NHL players Brett Hull and Chris Chelios will...
View ArticleBig Names: Brent Musburger, Maria Taylor, Euro 2016 Hosts
ESPN has extended its contact with Brent Musburger, who will remain in his current, diminished role. In other news, ESPN has named Maria Taylor the new host of SEC Network’s college football pregame,...
View ArticleBig Names: Mark Schlereth, Johnny Miller, SEC Network
One of ESPN’s most prominent analysts is headed to Fox Sports. In other news, NBC golf analyst Johnny Miller is looking to put a bow on his broadcasting career, and the SEC Network has a new lead...
View ArticleBig Names: Musburger, Esiason, SEC Network, Jeff Fisher
Brent Musburger is returning to broadcasting as the voice of the Oakland — and soon-to-be Las Vegas — Raiders. In other news, Boomer Esiason is dropping his radio role, ESPN has renewed an SEC Network...
View ArticleBig Names: Cruz, Laurinitus, Burns, Stone
Former Giants WR Victor Cruz is now an ESPN NFL analyst; Fox Sports has added James Laurinitus to its college football team; ESPN has extended a SEC Network host; Rob Stone is returning to PBA bowling...
View ArticleRatings: AAF, Local NBA, More Daytona
The AAF topped the Saturday afternoon competition in adults 18-49. The post Ratings: AAF, Local NBA, More Daytona appeared first on Sports Media Watch.
View ArticleNews: Burke, NFL classics, iRacing and more
ESPN’s Doris Burke is the latest prominent sports figure to say she tested positive for COVID-19. Also: ESPN, Fox and NBC have added old NFL games to their schedules; Fox has committed to a full season...
View ArticleNews: Stanley Cup, NBA, Brady and more
The NHL Players Association has signed off on an expanded 24-team Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus: NBA games could take place all day long if the season resumes this summer; ESPN will air a nine-part Tom...
View ArticleBig names: Duncan, Mannings, McHugh and more
As is customary following a high-profile talent disaster, ESPN has made a conveniently-timed contract extension announcement. Plus: no host for the Mannings, a change for Liam Mchugh, and more. ESPN...
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