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Derek Futterman
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Duke-Michigan game on Prime Video reportedly expected to move to Miami; Peacock will reach profitability in Q2; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/06/duke...
SMW is on-site at Madison Square Garden for tonight's Game 3 with @derekfutterman.bsky.social providing updates here: www.sportsmediawatch.com/nba-finals-m...
Derek Futterman
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBCUniversal and Fubo have reached a new distribution agreement.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/06/nbcu...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NFL owners approve maximum of 10 international games starting in 2027; Versant CEO Mark Lazarus discusses sports streaming; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/nfl-...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Representatives for Pat McAfee are reportedly negotiating a contract extension for the host/analyst with @espn.com; the Miami Heat sign a broadcast deal with WPLG Local 10; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/06/pat-...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fubo reportedly retracts offers to @nba.com teams around local broadcasts; Mark Lazarus discusses opportunities for Versant amid NFL renegotiations; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/fubo...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reportedly appears closer to receiving U.S. DOJ approval for WBD merger transaction; Fox Corporation is said to be paying under $500 million for FIFA World Cup rights; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/para...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NFL manager/scheduling planning analytics Max St. John discusses the league's Sunday afternoon slate; @mlb.com makes CBA proposal that includes centralizing media revenue, ending TV blackouts; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/nfl-...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An in-depth look at the MLB.TV viewing experience across different platforms.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/05/mlb-...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is reportedly asked to testify on the SBA at a House committee hearing next week; some Scripps channels are unavailable on DirecTV amid carriage dispute; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/06/nfl-...
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Pat McAfee is reportedly in negotiations for a new contract that could pay him over $60 million/year; and more sports media news.