Media
Report: Play-by-play voice Mark Jones leaving ESPN
ESPN NBA and college football play-by-play announcer Mark Jones is “leaving the network after more than three decades,” according to sources cited by THE ATHLETIC. Jones, 64, “was once the network’s No. 2 NBA play-by-player” and called two Finals games when Mike Breen tested positive for COVID in 20...
Joe Buck hopes to remain at ESPN for ‘the rest of my career’
Joe Buck’s current ESPN contract concludes at the end of this coming NFL season, but he’s very clear on where he wants to ply his trade for the rest of his career.
ESPN unveiling new creative to highlight ‘Inside the NBA’ ahead of playoffs
ESPN on Friday is rolling out its plans for a new campaign marketing “Inside the NBA” ahead of the show’s first postseason as part of the network. Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal are all featured in the spots, which focus on the group’s chemistry and go with the tagl...
DOJ probe into NFL could lead to unequal impacts on media partners
The Department of Justice’s investigation into the “most valuable programming in all of television” -- NFL games -- “could have real-world implications for the league and its media partners,” according to Alex Weprin of the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. But “not every media partner would face an equal impact”...
As YouTube golf content booms, pros are unable to ignore the rise
Not many content creators can say they played a round of golf with PGA Tour player Justin Rose as he “prepared to make his Augusta return, filming and interviewing him as they went” -- but Grant Horvat can, according to Tom Cary of the London TELEGRAPH. Horvat uploaded a 1-hour, 22-minute video of t...
Sports Media Pod: Athletes First’s Gideon Cohen on MLB talent moves
On this week’s Sports Media Podcast, Athletes First’s Gideon Cohen breaks down MLB’s recent success -- and why the league’s momentum still matters in an increasingly crowded sports media landscape. Cohen discusses how MLB has benefited from rule changes, faster pace of play, and a new generation of ...
Notes from Bristol: Weekly women’s sports show moves to ESPN
VARIETY’s Carole Horst reported “Women’s Sports Now” will be on ESPN on April 16, making the weekly series available across all ESPN digital platforms throughout the season. The show moves from Roku, where it had a “successful run.” Every week, sports reporter Suzy Shuster, Dream co-owner Renee Mont...
Kelce’s role in ESPN’s Masters coverage not received well by fans
Former NFLer Jason Kelce is in Augusta this week as part of ESPN’s coverage of the Masters, including serving as a caddie for Akshay Bhatia during the net’s coverage of the Par 3 contest, but it is “becoming increasingly clear that sports fans are fed up” with Kelce’s presence at non-football events...
Sports Media Pod: Athletes First’s Gideon Cohen on discussions with ESPN talent office
On this week’s Sports Media Podcast, Athletes First’s Gideon Cohen shares his perspective on the current and future state of ESPN talent, drawing on his experience representing broadcasters and media personalities across major sports platforms. Cohen discusses what makes ESPN’s on‑air talent stand o...
Sports Media Pod: Could Prime video replace Golf Channel for PGA Tour rights?
On this week’s Sports Media Podcast, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Josh Carpenter discuss Amazon making its debut as a media partner for the Masters’ early-round coverage and what that move could signal beyond Augusta. With the PGA Tour’s media deals set to expire in 2030 (and many insiders expecting talks ...
Sponsored content
Quote of the Day
With the Pope Hat, we’re seeing people show up with their own, so we thought it would be a nice play for our fans -- dare I say a tip of the cap, if I can say cap, to the Pope -- as he does his great work.-- White Sox EVP/Chief Revenue & Marking Officer Brooks Boyer, on the team's upcoming “Pope Hat” giveaway on Aug. 11.
PODCAST
SBJ TV
PROPERTIES
