Idle notes: Olympics/Twitter, “Players Only,” Pac-12, HBO Max
NBC will allow Twitter to stream portions of some Olympic events.
NBC will allow Twitter to stream portions of some Olympic events.
Mark Sanchez is headed to TV.
NBA Summer League viewership increased on ESPN, though the final posted a steep decline on ESPN2.
ESPN is launching a new podcast.
The Copa America final posted a sharp decline from 2016, but a big increase over 2015.
Overnight ratings slipped for the penultimate match of the Women's World Cup
A five-hour NBA free agency special posted a big jump on ESPN2.
A longtime ESPN analyst is headed to the coaching ranks.
Viewership declined again for the NBA Awards.
ESPN's Laura Rutledge will miss part of the football season due to maternity leave.
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