ESPN has agreed to a media rights extension with the Mid-American Conference. In other news, Fox Sports 1 will debut a new college football studio show this week, and CBS Sports Network will also debut a new show next month.
ESPN, MAC, Agree to Extension
- ESPN recently announced a 13-year media rights extension with the Mid-American Conference. Under the agreement, ESPN will own rights to every MAC-controlled football and basketball game through the 2026-27 academic year. (ESPN Media Zone)
FS1 to Debut New CFB Studio Show
- Fox Sports will debut a new college football studio show this Friday. Titled Fox Sports Live: Countdown to Kickoff, the show will air at 12:00 AM ET each Friday during the season, re-airing every hour until Noon on Saturday. There will be no formal host, with the cast instead consisting of analysts and insiders. (Fox Sports)
CBS Announces All-Female Sports Show
- CBS Sports has announced the launch of an all-female sports talk show. Airing Tuesday nights on CBS Sports Network, We Need to Talk will feature CBS Sports personalities such as Lesley Visser and Tracy Wolfson as well as several contributors. The show will also be produced and directed by women. (CBS Sports)
