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Disney networks have had exclusive rights to the WNBA postseason since 2016 and have aired every WNBA Finals since 2003, but that exclusivity will go away under the new rights package announced Wednesday. ESPN will still air five of the 11 Finals series included in the package as well as semifinals series in eight of Read more...
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ESPN losing out on WNBA games in new deal

The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league. The media rights deals were approved by the league’s Board...

NBA rejects TNT's offer, signs 11-year deal with Amazon

While there is still much drama to sort out when it comes to the NBA media rights and whether or not Warner Bros. Discovery will be able to successfully snatch a package away from Amazon, it would appear that NBC is in the clear in its quest to bring the Association back to the network. Read more...
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NBC reveals huge NBA, WNBA news

It has been a foregone conclusion for months, but the NBA is officially returning to NBC. Comcast executive Mike Cavanagh said in a Q2 earnings call Tuesday that the company expects to soon announce its widely-reported NBA rights deal and that it does not expect to be impacted by Warner Bros. Discovery’s exercise of its matching rights.

NBC confirms return of NBA

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NBC's last WNBA broadcast came back in 2002 ... and yes, that stupid 'Roundball Rock' music is coming back, too

WNBA Set to Also Return to NBCU as Part of Surging League's New 11-Year, $2.2 Billion National TV Deal, Made Official Wednesday

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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TNT has elected to match Amazon’s offer for NBA media rights, throwing chaos into a long process that appeared to be nearing its conclusion. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins the show to break down what we know and what happens next. Plus, we explore the big...

TNT Matches Amazon’s Offer, “Inside the NBA” Given New Life

The Walt Disney Company and ESPN have announced a new 11-year extension for the media rights of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Disney and ESPN Reach Deal for NBA, WNBA Media Rights. This “landmark” deal will be in effect from the 2025-2026 through...

Disney and ESPN Reach 11-Year Media Rights Extension with NBA, WNBA

Diamond Sports Group is closing in on a big trifecta of agreements that could give the bankrupt regional sports network operator a sizable leg up in its reorganization efforts. The Bally Sports parent told a U.S. bankruptcy court Wednesday that it is postponing a scheduled July 29 hearing to confirm...

DSG Nears Deals With Comcast, NBA, NHL to Aid Reorganization

Beginning with 2025-26 Season, NBCU to Present 100 National NBA Regular-Season Games, Robust Lineup of Playoff Games, and NBA All-Star Game Every Year Across NBC and Peacock; Six Conference Finals Series over the 11 Years. NBC and Peacock to Have More NBA Playoff Games on Average Each Season than Any...

THE NBA AND WNBA RETURN TO NBCUNIVERSAL WITH 11-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFF BASKETBALL ON NBC, PEACOCK, USA NETWORK, SKY SPORTS, AND TELEMUNDO

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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NBC has reacquired a share of the NBA's television rights for the first time since 2002.

NBA to NBC contract details: Why league left TNT to go back to network television

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	A funny thing happened on the way to the forum: The NBA’s much-anticipated new TV rights deal that was expected to reflect the financial muscle of streaming platforms wound up cementing the primacy of broadcast networks in sports contracts.Warner Bros. Discovery Says NBA Can't Reject Matching Offer: 'We Will Take Appropriate Action'




	The big moves in the 11-year agreement, valued at a whopping $76 billion, are the return of NBCUniversal, the entry of Amazon Prime Video and the exit of Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT. ESPN and ABC remain the league’s cornerstone partner with rights to the NBA finals. There’s likely to...

How NBC Became the Linchpin of the NBA’s Megabucks TV Rights Deal

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The WNBA has seen massive growth in the last year. The arrival of stellar rookies jumpstarted what was already a growing league. It's fair to say that the league will only get better. That being said, WNBA legend has some concern about how the WNBA is growing. Specifically, Parker is worried about ...

Candace Parker Reveals Biggest Fear For WNBA Future

The 2024 WNBA All-Star game averaged 3.44 million viewers on ABC. It is the largest viewership for a WNBA game since 1997, and the third most-watched game in league history. The previous record for a WNBA All-Star game was 1.44 million viewers in 2003.

WNBA All-Star Game Averages 3.44M Viewers

The NBA announced on Wednesday the completion of an 11-year, $76 billion media rights agreement, marking a significant shift in its broadcasting lineup. After the upcoming season, the league will end its decades-long relationship with TNT, transitioning to a new partnership with Amazon. The NBA revealed in a statement that...

NBA secures $76 billion media rights deal with Amazon, ends longtime partnership with TNT

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More than 100 WNBA regular-season games will be broadcast each season through an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC that the league announced Wednesday. While the league didn’t reveal the value, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press that the WNBA would...

WNBA announces landmark 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC

WNBA All-Star weekend signaled the halfway point of a landmark season—and it also provided a snapshot of the league’s monumental rise. The game featured the 2024 rookie class that has been credited for much of the league’s newfound attention, and its two biggest names and rivals—Caitlin Clark (above, left) and Angel Reese (above, right)—were on the same side for the first time.

WNBA All-Star Weekend Signals League’s Growth, Delivers Action

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	In the first on-the-record comments by a media partner in the NBA’s pending $76 billion TV rights bonanza, Comcast president Mike Cavanagh said Tuesday that the league will be a fixture for NBCUniversal for “decades to come.”Comcast Q2 Revenue Dips On Studio And Theme Park Wobbles; Peacock Sheds 500K Subscribers But Trims Losses And Hits $1B In Revenue




	The exec said Comcast expects an 11-year deal with the NBA will “soon” be announced. Thus far, a drip-drip series of reports in various media outlets, attributed to anonymous sources, have indicated that Disney has re-upped with the league. A third package is...

Comcast President Mike Cavanagh Hails Return Of NBA To NBCUniversal, Calling Deal A “Testament To Our Breadth And Reach”

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WNBA Signs $2.2 Billion Rights Deal With Disney, NBC, Amazon

After months of speculation, the NBA on Wednesday finally officially announced its partners for its new media-rights package: ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Amazon. The NBA rejected a...

WNBA Signs $2.2 Billion Rights Deal With Disney, NBC, Amazon

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