Venu Sports remains on hold, but NBCUniversal Media Group Chairman Mark Lazarus questioned the value of the streaming joint venture by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery to consumers at today's Front Office Sports Tuned In Summit. frontofficesports.com/mark-lazarus-v…

Deshaun Watson said he was “surprised” by the latest lawsuit to accuse the Browns QB of sexual assault, an allegation his lawyer denied on his behalf. My Front Office Sports story. frontofficesports.com/deshaun-watson…

Exclusive Caught up with Stephen A Smith at the Front Office Sports Tuned In Summit to talk sports betting, its place at ESPN, and its impact on across the sports ecosystem. He summed it up in one word. Story via @Bookies bookies.com/news/exclusive…

The NFL registered a 12% overall lift in viewership compared to Week 1 last season. The full slate of games averaged 21 million viewers across all platforms. More ⬇️

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The number of FDNY firefighters who have died of illnesses related to the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero has surpassed the number of first responders who died on that day 23 years ago. To honor them, pizzerias across New York City swapped celebrity photos for 9/11

WNBA stars are criticizing commissioner Cathy Engelbert for her soft response to how players can handle online abuse. Engelbert suggested athletes like Angel Reese, who often faces racial and sexist attacks, to just "ignore it."

One thing’s for certain and two things for sure: Unc don’t run from accountability 💪🏿, he still gonna get it in 💊, and Ocho’s a damn menace 🤣 shannon sharpe Chad Johnson Shay Shay Media

RSNs continue to crumble, leading companies like Scripps Sports to seek out over-the-air deals with teams that avoid the old model. "We believe that bringing these games to linear television... was going to be a great platform. And it turned out our timing was right.” More ⬇️

Good morning conference realignment! Front Office Sports can confirm that Boise State, Fresno State, SDSU, and Colorado State are on their way to the PAC-12. Official announcement on target for 9 am ET

Shannon Sharpe admitted his IG live stream escapades was no hack, it was the real thing. ⬇️ awfulannouncing.com/podcasts/shann…

Pac 12 jumps to first in line on the collegiate TV deal front. For a number of reasons their games will be of value to outlets. ESPN might want more west coast games for launch of DTC product. TNT needs content. FOX and CBS split the current MWC package. Let the dance begin.

It's official: The Pac-12 is clawing back. The Pac-12 announced additions of SDSU, Fresno State, Boise State, and Colorado State in 2026. Pac-12 needs 2 more schools to maintain FBS status. - MW school exit fees: $17M/school - Pac-12 fees to MW: $43M frontofficesports.com/pac-12-adds-fo…

Streamers will kick the tires. CW probably wants to stay in the game. Question on the minds of TV folks will be is this MWC+ or Pac 12 light?

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The Pac-12 now only needs two more members to join within the next two years in order to maintain its FBS status. Who should it add?

Re speculation about two schools the Pac-12 could go after next: Source confirms to Front Office Sports that all ACC schools have signed onto its Grant of Rights. That includes Stanford and Cal. So if they want to depart, they're going to have to make like FSU and Clemson and go to court.

Tonight we have our 1st TNF game of the year on ⁦NFL on Prime Video⁩ w/ an incredible match up. The ⁦Buffalo Bills⁩ travel to steamy the ⁦Miami Dolphins⁩ 7pm ET for pregame. And week 3 for CFB has us in Columbia, SC for ⁦College GameDay⁩ & the game! ⁦Front Office Sports⁩

WNBA games averaged 1.2 million viewers on ESPN this season—its most-watched regular season ever.

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