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4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-USA Championship Game Delivers 9.3M Viewers; ESPN’s Largest Hockey Audience Ever The post 4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-USA Championship Game Delivers 9.3M Viewers; ESPN’s Largest Hockey Audience Ever...Friday, February 21, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Four Nations Face-Off ends with milestone audience for Canada’s OT win " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . An audience approaching ten million viewers watched the final game of the Four Nations...Friday, February 21, 2025 from Sports Media News
The home-and-away semifinals of the 2024-25 Copa del Rey will feature the top three LALIGA clubs and some of the sport’s most-popular stars on Tuesday and Wednesday. The stars: Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal (No. 1...Friday, February 21, 2025 from Sports Media News
SEC fans can dive into the courageous battle of Tennessee men’s basketball great Chris Lofton with the debut of SEC Storied: “Volunteer For Life” on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Directed by Shaun Silva,...Friday, February 21, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " ESPN-MLB split includes radio, streaming " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The end of ESPN's relationship with Major League Baseball is not limited to television. Visit Sports Media Watch for more...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " How will ESPN fill its Sunday Night Baseball vacancy? " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . As ESPN begins life without Major League Baseball next year, which sports figure to benefit from the hole in the...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " In MLB-ESPN split, baseball’s media strategy to blame " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . In selling rights to Apple and Roku for cheap, MLB set the stage for ESPN's exit. Visit Sports Media Watch...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Sports Journalists' Association
Entry window open until 9 April 2025 for Pitch Magazine's Young Sports Journalist writing competition; young people in U.K. aged between 14 and 21 are eligible to enter; magazine offering opportunity to see your article published,...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " MLB, ESPN, to end relationship after season " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ESPN and Major League Baseball are parting ways after this season, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday. Visit Sports...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Sports Media News
The National Hockey League and ESPN today announced an update to the 2024-25 NHL regular-season schedule. The post ESPN Adds Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins to February 27 Exclusive Game Schedule appeared first on...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Sports Media News
UFC action continues this weekend with UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song live from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Saturday, Feb. 22. The main card begins at 9 p.m. ET with the prelims starting at 6 p.m., both available on ESPN+ and...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Four Nations Face-Off strong again on penultimate night " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Four Nations Face-Off delivered another strong audience Monday night. Visit Sports Media Watch for more...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Iron Bowl tops big weekend of men’s, women’s, college hoops " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . It is one of top rivalries in college football, but Auburn-Alabama delivered a big basketball...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media News
4 Nations Face-Off: Finland-Sweden Game Delivers 1.30M Viewers; USA-Canada Game Delivers 4.44M Viewers The post 4 Nations Face-Off: Finland-Sweden Game Delivers 1.30M Viewers; USA-Canada Game Delivers 4.44M Viewers appeared first on ESPN...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media News
ABC doubleheader delivers No. 3 and No. 4 most-viewed women’s college basketball games of all time on ESPN platforms… The post ESPN Platforms Score Top Women’s College Basketball Regular Season Games in 2024-25 Season...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media News
ESPN Events’ owned-and-operated softball invitational is back in 2026 for the seventh year at Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. (Feb. 12-15) with Shriners Children’s Hospital returning as the title sponsor. The post...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " NBA All-Star Game, Saturday Night, down double-digits " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Both the NBA All-Star Game and Saturday night festivities fell double-digits from last year. Visit Sports Media...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Daytona 500 up from Monday edition, but rain, SNL, impact viewership " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Daytona 500 rebounded from last year's Monday edition, but remained on the low side thanks to...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media News
This week’s live, four-feed coverage of the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ will include a Spanish-language presentation, exclusively for ESPN+ subscribers. The post Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+:...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Sports Media News
ESPN’s industry leading coverage of women’s college basketball rolls on as nearly 260 games are slated to be featured across ESPN platforms (Feb. 19-25). Conferences highlighted include the A-10, ACC, American, Big 12, SEC,...Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Ratings: Unrivaled 1×1, NBA All-Star Friday, NASCAR Trucks " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The new women's basketball league Unrivaled delivered its top audience yet for the final rounds of its...Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Netflix exec sparks stir with soundbite about Sunday afternoon NFL rights " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . A Netflix executive has caused a bit of a stir with comments last week about potential...Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " NBC officially announces Reggie Miller hire " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . NBC Sports has officially announced the hiring of TNT NBA analyst Reggie Miller as it continues to set its NBA roster....Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Joe Buck returning to national MLB on Opening Day game " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The voice of the World Series for a generation, Joe Buck is returning to national MLB for Opening Day. Visit...Monday, February 17, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Monday musings: All-Star games, TNT, Draymond Green " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . In the interest of trying something new -- and old -- Sports Media Watch presents thoughts on the weekend in sports...Sunday, February 16, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Heated U.S.-Canada face-off delivers red hot 4.4 million on ABC " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Out of seemingly nowhere, the NHL has stumbled upon one of its biggest draws in recent years, the Four...Sunday, February 16, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Why NASCAR cut back on broadcast, not cable, in its new rights deal " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . A look at NASCAR's new media rights deal as the Cup Series season begins. Visit Sports Media Watch...Saturday, February 15, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Ratings: Super Bowl wrap, NASCAR Duel, NBA and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Super Bowl pregame viewership increased double-digits, but the Eagles' lopsided win dragged down the postgame...Friday, February 14, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Four Nations Face-Off scores again as U.S.-Finland hits NHL season high " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NHL Four Nations Face-Off delivered another impressive audience Thursday night as the...Friday, February 14, 2025 from Sports Journalists' Association
Former SJA President Patrick Collins was a close friend of his fellow sportswriting great Paddy Barclay, who has sadly died aged 77; here, he shares his fond memories of a man who was both assiduous and affable, matching deep knowledge...Friday, February 14, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " O’Neal reportedly sets lucrative new deal with TNT " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Signs continue to point to the TNT "Inside the NBA" crew remaining intact as the show moves to ESPN/ABC next...Friday, February 14, 2025 from Sports Media Watch
The following article " Breaking down Super Bowl ads; winners include Uber Eats, Nike " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . A breakdown of advertising during Super Bowl 59. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and...Friday, February 14, 2025 from Sports Journalists' Association
Patrick Barclay, the former chair of the Football Writers' Association and an SJA Sports Writer of the Year Award winner, has died at the age of 77... The post Patrick Barclay, 1947-2025: ‘One of the greatest sports writers of his...Thursday, February 13, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Four Score: Strong start for new “Four Nations Face-Off” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NHL may have something with its new "Four Nations Face-Off." Visit Sports Media Watch for more...Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Doncic’s debut draws solid crowd on ESPN " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Luka Doncic's Laker debut delivered one of the top NBA audiences on cable this season. Visit Sports Media Watch for more...Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Final Super Bowl viewership officially at record-high " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Super Bowl set another viewership record, though whether more viewers were actually watching than last year...Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Ratings: NBA, NHL, Phoenix Open " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ABC scored a pair of declines for the NBA and a pair of gains for the NHL over the weekend. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports...Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Duke-Clemson highlights strong hoops Saturday for ESPN " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . An eventful Saturday of basketball delivered big gains for ESPN. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media...Monday, February 10, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Fox touts record audience for Super Bowl rout " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . It may be the case that the Super Bowl never falls short of a viewership record again. Visit Sports Media Watch for more...Monday, February 10, 2025 from Sports Journalists' Association
41st annual awards presentation held in London; Lee Morton (Old Georgians) and Sophie Hamilton (Surbiton) win prestigious players awards... The post New era for Hockey Writers’ Club Awards appeared first on Sports Journalists'...Monday, February 10, 2025 from Sports Journalists' Association
El Vino Fleet Street wine bar to host reunion party on Wednesday 12 February, marking platinum anniversary of Hayters; Reg Hayter started up the agency in 1955 and it remains a major player in sports broadcasting, video and social media...Saturday, February 8, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Big Names
The following article " Big names: Randy Moss, Ed Hinton, Dick Vitale " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ESPN NFL analyst Randy Moss is set to return to television for the first time in two months. Visit Sports Media Watch for...Friday, February 7, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Ratings: WCBB, NFL Honors, NHL and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . UConn-Tennessee and USC-Iowa delivered two of the season's top women's college basketball audiences. Visit Sports Media Watch...Friday, February 7, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " NBA sees big gains for games during trade deadline week " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NBA scored some big viewership gains in a trade deadline week that was the talk of the sports world. Visit...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Big drop for Duke rout of UNC, but second-best audience of season " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The latest edition of the North Carolina-Duke rivalry was unusually uncompetitive on the court and...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " NFL Pro Bowl Games hits new low " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NFL Pro Bowl Games hit a new low in the third year of the flag football format. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Big Names
The following article " News: Brady, Fox lawsuit, NFL expansion, and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Brady will not face access restrictions ahead of the Super Bowl; The Fox executive named in two recent lawsuit has...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Sports Media Watch » Ratings
The following article " Ratings: NBA, NASCAR Clash, PGA Tour " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On a mixed weekend for the NBA, Lakers-Knicks topped the Saturday charts despite a modest decline from a year ago. Visit Sports...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Sports Journalists' Association
A new book exploring some of the most obscure and forgettable tournaments in UK football history is reviewed by Eric Brown... The post Wealth of entertaining stories in ‘Tinpot: Football’s Forgotten Tournaments’...Friday, January 31, 2025 from Sports Journalists' Association
Matthew Ashton, who has died at the age of 53, was a much-admired football photographer whose love of Shrewsbury Town was legendary in the industry; here, his colleague and friend Paul Ellis remembers whose guidance helped to open doors...