- Big Name: Outgoing Phoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr has expressed interest in a return to broadcasting. Kerr, who served as a game analyst for TNT from 2003-07, said in a statement Tuesday that broadcasting would allow him to “spend more time with my family which is very important to me.” Turner Sports’ SVP of public relations Sal Petruzzi: “We certainly would have interest in Steve rejoining the Turner Sports family and look forward to sitting with him and discussing his future opportunities.” (NBA.com)
- Idle Note: Fox Sports Net has reportedly told the Big 12 that it will “increase its annual payout to as much as $130-$140M per year” under a proposed extension of its television deal with the conference. The “promise of an extended media deal from FSN” helped the Big 12 — rumored at one point to be in danger of dissolving — “stay intact.” (Sports Business Daily)
- The Ratings Game: Boosted by a lead-in from the USA/England World Cup match, Saturday’s abbreviated edition of ESPN Sports Saturday drew a record-high 2.0 overnight rating on ABC. The 2.0 is well above the previous high of 0.7. (Sports Business Daily)
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