CBS Sports is reportedly parting ways with golf analyst David Feherty. In other news, Dodgers voice Vin Scully is leaning toward retirement at the end of next season, and former Fox Sports executive David Hill will co-produce the Oscars.
Feherty Out at CBS
- CBS will not renew the contract of golf analyst David Feherty, Sports Business Daily reported Tuesday, ending his tenure with the network. Feherty, who joined CBS at the end of his playing career in 1996, made his last appearance on Sunday’s final round of The Barclays. He remains a host on Golf Channel, corporate sibling of the PGA Tour’s other major broadcast partner — NBC. (Sports Business Daily)
Scully Likely Retiring After ’16
- Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice Vin Scully said Saturday that he will likely retire at the end of next season. Speaking at a press conference to announce his return for 2016, Scully said that “realistically … next year would be the last one … I do feel in my bones that will be enough for sure.” Next season will be Scully’s 67th with the Dodgers. (mercurynews.com)
Fmr. Fox Sports Exec to Produce Oscars
- Former Fox Sports executive David Hill has been named a co-producer of next year’s Academy Awards, working alongside film director Reginald Hudlin. Hill, who left 21st Century Fox in June, served as president of Fox Sports from 1993-97 and chairman and CEO from 1999-2012. (Deadline)
