ESPN’s Burke “not guaranteed” to return to lead NBA team
Heading into the NBA Finals, ESPN could be looking at another revamp of its lead NBA broadcast team.
Linear Media
MLB viewership up double-digits on ESPN, FOX, TBS
The Yankees and Dodgers are again moving the needle for Major League Baseball.
Pacers-Knicks finishes strong, if down from previous Game 6
The Pacers-Knicks Eastern Conference Finals ended with a series -- and season -- high, if short of the previous conference...
Monday musings: Why TNT’s NBA finale drew such a crowd
Sports Media Watch presents thoughts on recent events in the industry, starting with the final night of the NBA on...
News: Barkley, Brenkus, Hanson, UEFA
Charles Barkley sheds light on his TNT contract; the creator of "Sport Science" has died; Scott Hanson set for another...
A Salute to the NBA on TNT
As Bob Costas put it on another network about 23 years ago, the following is an appreciative look back at...
The Needle: Does the NBA have a market size problem?
On a special edition of "The Needle," SMW contributor and Oklahoma City resident Ben Huddleston takes a look at the...
NHL conference finals both down double-digits in U.S.
Continuing a playoff-long trend, both NHL conference finals declined double-digits from last year on American television.
ECF pacing at seven-year high as Knicks extend series
The NBA Eastern Conference Finals hit another seven-year high as the Knicks ensured at least a sixth game.
News: March Madness, softball, CW, and more
The NCAA is evaluating further expansion of March Madness; softball gets a big investment from MLB; the CW looking for...
