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WA9RAM Orlando, USA. 12th Aug, 2019. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, and Disney chairman and CEO Robert Alan "Bob" Iger on stage during the opening day for NBA Experience, a basketball-driven interactive attraction at Disney Springs, in Orlando, Fla., on August 12, 2019. Credit: Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/Alamy Live News

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Other events - Wheelchair Rugby World Championships
Netherlands
vs
United States
10:30 am — Peacock
Tennis - Cincinnati (ATP/WTA)
Singles third round, Men's doubles first round and Women's doubles second round
11:00 am — Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel app
World Surf League - 2026 WSL Championship Tour
Outerknown Tahiti Pro
1:30 pm — ESPN+
UEFA - UEFA Champions League
Dinamo Zagreb
vs
Viking
3:00 pm — Paramount+
UEFA - UEFA Champions League
Fenerbahçe
vs
Lyon
3:00 pm — Paramount+, Golazo Network
UEFA - UEFA Champions League
Levski Sofia
vs
AEK Athens
3:00 pm — Paramount+
Other events - Wheelchair Rugby World Championships
New Zealand
vs
United States
6:00 pm — Peacock
Miscellaneous baseball - American Legion World Series
Portland, OR
vs
Lincoln, NE
6:00 pm — ESPNU
College volleyball
App State
vs
East Tennessee State
6:00 pm — ESPN+
Women's college soccer
Saint Leo
vs
North Florida
6:00 pm — ESPN+
Major League Baseball
New York Yankees
vs
Baltimore Orioles
6:35 pm — Peacock GOTD, MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Detroit Tigers
vs
Pittsburgh Pirates
6:40 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Miami Marlins
vs
Philadelphia Phillies
6:40 pm — ESPN Unlimited GOTD, MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
San Francisco Giants
vs
Cleveland Guardians
6:40 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
St. Louis Cardinals
vs
Cincinnati Reds
6:40 pm — MLBN Alt., MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Toronto Blue Jays
vs
Tampa Bay Rays
6:40 pm — MLBN, MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
WNBA
Indiana Fever
vs
Toronto Tempo
7:00 pm — ESPN
WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks
vs
Connecticut Sun
7:00 pm — WNBA League Pass
Major League Baseball
Arizona Diamondbacks
vs
Boston Red Sox
7:10 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
San Diego Padres
vs
New York Mets
7:10 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Athletics
vs
Kansas City Royals
7:40 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Atlanta Braves
vs
Minnesota Twins
7:40 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Seattle Mariners
vs
Milwaukee Brewers
7:40 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Other events - "Dunkman"
World Championship
8:00 pm — TNT, HBO Max
Major League Baseball
Chicago White Sox
vs
Chicago Cubs
8:05 pm — TBS, truTV, MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Washington Nationals
vs
Texas Rangers
8:05 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Angels
vs
Houston Astros
8:10 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers
vs
Colorado Rockies
8:40 pm — MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
WNBA
Atlanta Dream
vs
Las Vegas Aces
9:00 pm — ESPN
WNBA
New York Liberty
vs
Chicago Sky
9:00 pm — WNBA League Pass

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Ross Tucker in an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show" Wednesday. (YouTube)

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No change to NASCAR linear viewership trend as season shifts to USA

The USA Network portion of the NASCAR season began much the same way the TNT portion ended.

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Fever yet to break as WNBA delivers another pair of milestone audiences

The Fever shows no sign of easing.

Players walk onto the field before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies at the Field of Dreams movie site, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Dyersville, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

MLB Field of Dreams Game moves from Netflix to NBC next season

The MLB Field of Dreams Game is returning next season, and returning to broadcast television.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, works against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren, right, during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NBA adds more broadcast TV games in second year of rights deal

The NBA continues to grow its broadcast television presence in year two of its new media rights deal.

News: NBC-MLB Wild Card, Jason Benetti, Damien Woody and more

The NBC broadcast network will carry two of the four games per day during the MLB Wild Card Series.

Charlotte Hornets television sideline reporter Shannon Spake and color analyst Dell Curry in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NBA Hornets, Magic, expected to go ‘beam and stream’ with new deals

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NBA grows holiday presence despite expanding NFL competition

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NBA sets Opening Day tripleheader; James returns to LA on Christmas

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CORPORATE - 5/12/26 - The Disney Advertising Upfront is a showcase event that brings together all the content corners of The Walt Disney Company on one stage. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at North Javits in New York City, an incredible roster of all-star talent will tout their connections to storytelling, Disney, and each other while showcasing their latest projects for the upcoming year.
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NFL Network, RedZone return to Xfinity

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 16: Former Carolina player Luke Kuechly on the field prior to the start of the NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons on November 16th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)

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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 30: American broadcaster and former NFL quarterback, Tony Romo watches the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens warm up prior to their game on December 30, 2018, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)

On the Air: Can Romo recover at CBS?

Big Ten ahead on field, but catching SEC in TV ratings will be more difficult

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Amidst media meltdowns, WNBA players address perceptions at All-Star

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On the ground at Fanatics Fest amid a rush for virality

Soccer fans, including Caleb Triana, wearing a cowboy hat, celebrate the U.S. scoring its second goal as they watch a live broadcast of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at an official fan fest in downtown Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The surging interest in international competition, and ways to capitalize

On the Air: The day ESPN laid me off

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On the Air: How Andrés Cantor’s style suits different expectations

Argentina and Spain stand for the national anthems before the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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On the Air: The plain-spoken magic of Verne Lundquist

Netflix brings the Home Run Derby into its streaming era

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Going behind the seams with the voices of Mets baseball on SNY

On the Air: A needless plea from John Strong to the American soccer audience

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Inside the YES Network production of Yankees baseball

Malika Andrews from the set of Wimbledon, interviewing Shams Charania about LeBron James' free agency decision. (ESPN)

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NBC

Nearly seven million for NFL’s Panthers-Cardinals Hall of Fame Game

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) dribbles downcourt as Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, defends during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

ABC

WNBA viewership continues to rise heading into stretch run

Big Names

News: WBD, Netflix, Versant and more

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal makes his way to the bullpen prior to a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

ESPN

Skubal Dodgers debut sets TBS high as viewership unaffected by backlash

CBS

In latest blow to early negotiations, NFL talks with Paramount on “pause”

Big Names

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ESPN-NFL Network musical chairs land Pelissero at Netflix, among other changes

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