Disney’s ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports, and Amazon Prime Video appear to be the winners in the NBA’s $76 billion sweepstakes—which means Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports gets kicked to the curb after 40 loyal years with the league. There are multiple reasons why Wednesday’s outcome...

ESPN’s Negotiating Tactics Left TNT in the Dust for NBA Rights

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On Thursday, the NBA announced that it would be moving on in its upcoming media rights negotiations with Amazon, Comcast and Disney. Turner, which has been a league partner for over three decades, is currently out after the 2024-25 season. This decision means the end of the popular "Inside the NBA" ...

Turner Sports Is Suing The NBA After Losing Broadcast Rights

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

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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	The WNBA's portion of the new national TV deal includes a shakeup with Finals coverage, spreading it across the three networks.

The WNBA’s New TV Deal Will Rotate The Finals Between ESPN, Amazon, And NBC

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

The reigning gold medalist Canadian soccer team has excused two employees after they were caught flying a drone over opponent practices. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss the decision and its implications on Canada’s hopes to repeat in 2024. Plus, the NBA...

SCANDALOUS: Guilty Plea Puts Heat on Favre, Olympic Spygate

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The Chicago Sky scored the steal of the 2024 WNBA Draft when they drafted Angel Reese with the No. 7 pick.  Not only has this worked out on the court, but Reese's stardom has also brought an unprecedented amount of attention to the Sky franchise. A July 24 article from the Chicago Tribune ...

Chicago Sky Make Big Announcement About Angel Reese's WNBA Future

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Donald Trump appeared to confuse Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley during a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday night. At his first rally since President Joe Biden endorsed Harris for the candidacy, Trump attempted to give his “radical” new opponent his full attention—but he couldn’t seem to muster the specifics necessary to actually attack her policies. At one point, he appeared to mix her up with another Indian female politician.“And you know, they’re talking about, he was talking about, she was talking about re—lifting the retirement age,” Trump said. Only, that policy is not...

Watch: Trump Fumbles Big-Time Trying to Attack Kamala Harris

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has forged a landmark national television distribution deal that will see more than 125 games each season aired on broadcast, cable and streaming TV platforms. The deal starts with the 2026 season and will see Comcast’s NBC, the Walt Disney Company’s ESPN and...

WNBA secures national TV deal with NBC, ESPN, Prime Video

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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(Reuters) -Warner Bros Discovery and its sports division, Turner Broadcasting System, filed a lawsuit on Friday against the National Basketball Association in New York over the league's rejection of its matching bid for media rights.

Warner Bros Discovery sues NBA over bid for broadcast rights

What exactly constitutes a match in the NBA media-rights drama? How that word is ultimately defined will create massive effects across the sports industry for years to come. As expected, TNT Sports and parent company Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday exercised their matching rights and submitted paperwork to the league targeting an 11-year deal with Amazon worth an estimated $1.8 billion per year. The NBA responded that it has “received WBD’s proposal and are in the process of reviewing it.”

Everything You Need to Know: Where NBA, WBD Stand in Rights Decision

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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

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It appears Inside the NBA is on the verge of extinction now that TNT has seemingly lost its broadcast rights to Amazon, but one Prime Video exec hinted it could simply be entering a new era based on what he had to say about the future of the beloved program. There’s a very good chunk […]
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Amazon May Try To Poach The ‘Inside The NBA’ Cast As TNT Gears Up For Legal Battle Over TV Rights

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'We think [the NBA has] grossly misinterpreted our contractual rights with respect to the 2025-26 season and beyond,' Warner's TNT says in its statement

Warner Says It Will 'Take Appropriate Action' Against the NBA After Getting Spurned for Amazon

Nearly half the NBA is headed to a different kind of court. Independent music labels, such as Kobalt Music, Artist Publishing Group, and Prescription Songs, are suing 14 teams for copyright infringement, alleging teams used songs in social media videos without their permission, including the Knicks, Sixers, and Suns. The...

Lawsuits Allege Widespread Copyright Violations by NBA Teams

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

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Streaming’s Next Step: Amazon Acquires Rights to WNBA Finals

One of the notable details within the WNBA’s $200 million–per-year media-rights deal with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon is that the Finals will alternate among the three...

Streaming’s Next Step: Amazon Acquires Rights to WNBA Finals

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