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Stephen A. Smith believes TNT “dropped the ball” in its attempt to keep the NBA on its airwaves after its current rights deal expires after this upcoming season.

The NBA announced on Wednesday that TNT “did not match the terms” of a bid by Amazon to stream the NBA beginning with the 2025-26 season and that the Prime Video streaming platform would be one of the league’s new broadcast partners. 

Smith took to his eponymous podcast to criticize TNT’s brass for its handling of the situation, which the talking head explained had been an issue dating years back when they expressed that...

Stephen A. Smith blasts TNT after losing NBA broadcasting rights: ‘Dropped the ball’

Indiana State

Arike Ogunbowale reciprocates praise from Caitlin Clark, highlighting the Fever rookie's talent and calling Indiana fortunate to have her. Ogunbowale praised Caitlin Clark's one-on-one skills as among the best in the league. Clark lauded Ogunbowale's ability to score at will and labeled her the best 1-on-1 player in the WNBA.

Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark’s Mutual Admiration Sparks Victory and Anticipation in WNBA Fans

Matt is joined by Mark Lazarus, NBCUniversal Media Group chairman, to discuss the business behind broadcasting the Olympics, how these Games will feel different than the 2020 Olympics, what they learned from streaming an NFL playoff game on Peacock, Al Michaels’s AI broadcasting debut, and NBA rights (2:56). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for Deadpool & Wolverine (28:22).

The High Stakes of Broadcasting the Olympics

Denver, CO

Just after the Heat beat the Grizzlies in the nail-biting NBA summer league championship game (0:58), KOC and Verno convene to talk about the standout players from Vegas this summer (8:26). Then they talk about the rumors flying around that Russell Westbrook will sign with the Denver Nuggets (38:14), Team USA’s exhibition games (44:57), and the news that TNT will be submitting a matching offer to retain NBA rights (49:19).

NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets

The guys are back to discuss the breaking news of the NBA and WNBA Media Rights deals, the WNBA All-Star Game, Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese for Rookie of the Year, Team USA struggles, Rockets and Bulls offseason thoughts and much more!. You can email the show at [email protected]...

LeBron Plays Harder on Team USA than LA, NBA Media Rights Deal Drops, & Clark vs Reese for ROY!-Hoopsology's ITL

Larry Brown Sports

As they prepare to broadcast NBA games again for the first time in decades, NBC will likely be turning to a household name to anchor their coverage. Richard Deistch of The Athletic reports this week that Mike Tirico is expected to serve as NBC’s lead play-by-play voice for NBA games (citing a conversation with NBC...
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Report reveals who expected lead voice will be for NBC’s NBA coverage

Blanco, TX

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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

The US Sun

ESPN First Take viewers are delighted with guest host Courtney Cronin. The show has seen a revised line-up this week with the likes of Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim enjoying a much-needed break. And fans have made their feelings clear on stand-in Cronin, 33. “Great job this morning Courtney,” one posted on X. “The […]

First Take viewers beg for ‘more Courtney Cronin’ as ESPN analyst sits in for absent star Stephen A. Smith

Dallas, TX

Boston, MA

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Celtics legend Bob Cousy shared his thoughts on the Celtics' easy NBA Finals victory over the Mavericks and expressed optimism about the team's future potential for a mini-dynasty.

Bob Cousy Was Glad Mavericks Made It To The NBA Finals As He Knew Celtics Would Easily Beat Them

Johnny is joined by Love Island USA Casa Amor bombshell Daniela Ortiz-Rivera to talk about her journey in Casa Amor and the villa, including her drama-filled connections with Aaron and Rob, her heartbeat challenge experience, her sudden send-off, and much more. Host: Johnny Bananas. Guest: Daniela Ortiz-Rivera. Producer: Sasha Ashall.

‘Love Island USA’ Season 6 Postmortem With Daniela

It’s draft time once again on Bandsplain. Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean Fennessey join us for the not-just-a-little-chaotic grunge draft, where everybody is a loser in one way or another. Also, a ska season is suggested as a threat, the gang discuss the most ’90s-feeling pop star of today, and we hear about Sean’s cool metal friend from high school. All that and more, on this week’s Bandsplain.

The Grunge Draft With Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Sean Fennessey

Sheil and Steven discuss three questions they each have that they believe will be answered during training camp and the preseason. Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins. Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS.

What Questions Will Be Answered Before Week 1?

TNT Sports has lost the battle to retain NBA media rights, and now rival networks are looking to swoop in and steal their personalities. With the NBA leaving TNT Sports, Inside the NBA will also come to an end after the 2024-25 season, leaving the cast with no work. Ernie...

ESPN in audacious bid to sign whole Inside the NBA team after TNT rights end with Charles Barkley commanding $20m salary

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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

For the second chapter of his Summer Book Club, Russillo welcomes in John Sedgwick—author of From the River to the Sea—to learn more about the history of transit and railways (0:35). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle and Ceruti (32:18)! Should I coach my son’s youth soccer team?

Russillo Summer Book Club: ‘From the River to the Sea’ With John Sedgwick, Plus Life Advice

Juliet is joined by both Mandy and Greg to discuss Episodes 305-307 and a particularity of TV around the year 2000 that is showcased in these episodes. Then, Rob Benedict comes on the show to talk about playing Richard Coad. Initially beginning as a side character in Season 1, Richard evolved into a central character of the cast by Season 3, and amid all the heartache and drama, he provides much-needed comedic relief. Rob, or Robby, as Mandy and Greg call him, talks about landing the character of Richard and the lifelong friendships he made while on Felicity.

Comedic Relief With Rob Benedict (Eps. 305-307)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has renewed its long-term telecast agreement with the Walt Disney Company’s ESPN and secured new deals with Comcast’s NBC Sports and Amazon’s Prime Video for national telecast rights to its games, starting next year. The agreement, announced late Wednesday afternoon, comes after...

NBA announces 11-year TV deal with NBC, Prime Video, ESPN

Did you miss our live show in L.A. this summer? We got you! Here is all of the fun The Midnight Boys (00:00) and House of R (30:12) had with the Bad Babies and the Midnight Mafia. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson. The...

Into the Ringer-Verse Live Show!

Phoenix, AZ

July 23rd 2024 at 10:59am CST by Luke Adams Brent Barry is moving from a front office role in San Antonio to Phoenix’s bench for the 2024/25 season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that the Suns are hiring Barry as an assistant coach. A former NBA sharpshooter who played in the league from 1995-2009, Barry made 40.5% of his career three-point attempts and won a pair of championships with the Spurs in 2005 and 2007. Following his retirement as a player, Barry initially transitioned into the media space, serving as an analyst with TNT from...

Suns Hiring Brent Barry As Assistant Coach

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The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson, Plus Olympics Hoops Bets With Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss their gambling strategy for Olympic basketball....

The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson, Plus Olympics Hoops Bets With Joe House

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