Columbus, OH

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

NBC Sports and its parent company, Comcast, are in the midst of one of the greatest sports weeks in company history between the return of NBA media rights and Friday’s start of the Paris Olympics. But a new quarterly earnings report also detailed a series of headwinds that Comcast is now facing.

Comcast Scores With NBA Deal and Olympics, but Financial Issues Brew

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 competing bid for Amazon’s “C” package from Warner Bros. Discovery, which looks poised to take legal action in response, but for now, WBD will be on the sidelines come 2025.

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

Looks like the “Inside the NBA” swan song is around the corner. NBC and Amazon have secured a landmark deal with the NBA to carry games, in a significant shift from previous arrangements. This mega deal follows TNT’s last ditch efforts to retain its broadcast rights. Although TNT’s...

NBA’s Landmark Agreement with Amazon Prime and NBC Reportedly Not Matched by TNT in Announcement From League

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NEW YORK—The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the renewal of its partnership with The Walt Disney Company and new agreements with NBCUniversal (NBCU) and Amazon under which ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video will telecast NBA games for 11 years beginning with the 2025-26 season and running through the 2035-36 season.The agreements left Warner Bros. Discovery without NBA rights after the end of the upcoming 2024-25 season even though WBD filed a matching offer on July 22 for the Amazon package, saying it had the right to match any agreement under its current contract. "We have matched the Amazon offer, as...

NBA Unveils Media Deals Worth $77B

Blanco, TX

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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

New York City, NY

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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

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

With the ball now back in the NBA’s court, the media-rights situation carries a series of potential outcomes. The NBA accepts WBD’s proposal. That’s clearly the hope of TNT Sports, which said Monday that it “looks forward to the NBA executing our new contract.” Doing so, however, certainly raises the potential for a further response from Amazon, which has yet to comment on the latest developments.

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When it became clear that TNT may lose rights to broadcast NBA games starting in the 2025-2026 season, people were very worried. It wasn’t so much that TNT would lose rights, though they do a good job, but it could’ve spelled the end of the hit show, Inside the NBA. The studio show is a […]
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TNT Appears To Save ‘Inside The NBA’ By Matching Amazon’s NBA TV Rights Deal

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a busy offseason and their acquisition of Paul George is still the most talked-about move of the summer. But according to head coach Nick Nurse, the team did a lot more than just that. Speaking to Dan Olinger and the press, Nurse touched upon the...

Nick Nurse Reveals His Thoughts On 76ers’ Offseason

Fond Du Lac, WI

In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

There will be no more NBA basketball on TNT, as the NBA announced today that the league has signed a new media rights deal with ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video beginning with the 2025-26 season and running through the 2035-36 season. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget...

NBA officially moving away from TNT in new media rights deal

Los Angeles, CA

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It seemed as if everything late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant touched eventually turned to gold. He greatly enriched the already tradition-rich franchise in his 20-year career with it, and he brought it five NBA championships and countless indelible memories. Ever since his tragic death in a helicopter crash...

Kobe Bryant's locker is going to be up for auction

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

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...

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

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