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ESPN expanding content offerings on Disney+ to include Europe, Asia-Pacific markets
Disney+ is expanding the reach of ESPN content on the platform to include 53 countries across Europe and Asia-Pacific, bringing the total number of global markets that can access ESPN on Disney+ to 100.
MLB tapping into YouTube for new youth video initiative ‘MLB Clubhouse’
MLB is launching a new youth-focused effort on Tuesday on YouTube -- dubbed MLB Clubhouse -- that is aimed at introducing baseball and softball through kid-focused content. MLB Clubhouse will feature original animated series, player storytelling, highlights, educational and creative content. The pla...
Report: ESPN again eyes layoffs following revenue dip
Another round of layoffs is reportedly “approaching” at ESPN, and “the number will land near 30, with cuts expected in the coming weeks, primarily in off-camera departments.” The timing of the cuts can be “partly attributed to a somewhat unexpected revenue dip last fall,” largely due to a carriage d...
SBJ Media: After TNT’s Fab Five success, ‘it’s all basketball’ for title game
For TNT Sports, it's all basketball in the Michigan-UConn title game after a Fab Five alt-cast and other engagement-focused activities for March Madness games. Also: ESPN's new ESPN arrangement and a Jim Nantz moment unlike any other.
Jim Nantz’s tradition unlike any other
The 90th Masters tees off Thursday, and it’s also the 40th anniversary of Jim Nantz’s first year working the event for CBS. That anniversary brought up a fond memory for SBJ golf/media reporter Josh Carpenter.
ESPN settling into new MLB arrangement
ESPN is adapting to a different set of MLB national media rights for 2026, with 30 exclusive — but mostly midweek — national games during the summer. That means juggling a different broadcast talent schedule, reports my SBJ colleague Mike Mazzeo.
Mike Soltys shepherds new ESPN documentary exploring network’s origins
ESPN has some distinct counter-programming for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Monday night in the new documentary “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN,” which tells the story behind the creation of the network, including founder Bill Rasmussen’s efforts to launch the network, early financial...
TNT turns focus to UConn-Michigan title game after successful Fab Five alt-cast
“It’s all ballgame.”
Sports Illustrated thriving as brand diversifies beyond media
Sports Illustrated owner Authentic Brands Group said that the 72-year-old brand is “now thriving after reducing its reliance on advertising and circulation revenue,” according to Stephen Battaglio of the L.A. TIMES. Authentic said that SI is “highly profitable after a rocky period.” Battaglio noted ...
DeChambeau, Horvat part of new YouTube golf network
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Bryson DeChambeau and influencer Grant Horvat are among the golfers involved in the launch of a new YouTube network, Source Golf. DeChambeau, Horvat and the Bryan Bros -- comprising former PGA Tour players Wes and George Bryan -- are part of the network that fits under the Source Med...
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[Fans] don’t see Colorado, they don’t see the Rocky Mountain region and then they don’t see Rapids -- there’s nothing unique to the current crest that really creates that emotional and evocative feeling.-- Rapids CBO Haley Durmer, on one of the reasons why the team has decided to create a new crest as part of its brand refresh.
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