Paramount, Nexstar caught off-guard by PGA Tour, LIV Golf merger
Execs at the four TV networks that offer pro golf telecasts have more questions than answers after PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced plans to merge.
NBC Sports
NBC fires Glen Kuiper, Oakland A’s broadcaster who used racial slur
The apparent slip-of-the-tongue happened during a May 5 broadcast; Kuiper was fired after NBC examined his emails, according to a source.
NBC Sports to stream all 2024 Olympic events on Peacock
Every event from the Paris games will stream on Peacock in real-time, Comcast and NBC Sports announced, and won’t require cable or satellite.
Spouse of Sacramento Kings broadcaster tried to influence police
The spouse of a Sacramento sports broadcaster tried to use “personal friendships” to prevent a police probe into a shooting at their home.
Glitch leaves Sacramento Kings fans without game on TV
A technical issue involving NBC Sports California left Sacramento Kings fans without access to Wednesday evening’s game on cable, satellite and streaming services.
Comcast could put regional sports networks on Peacock
Comcast is exploring ways to offer its regional sports cable channels through the streaming service Peacock.
NBC sees smaller audience for Olympic games
NBC’s telecast of the Tokyo Olympics drew its smallest audience in nearly three decades.
Sinclair places bid for Comcast’s regional sports networks
Sinclair Broadcast Group has emerged as a potential buyer for Comcast’s seven regional cable sports channels, according to a report.
Dish Network pulls NBC Sports regional networks, proposes a-la-carte solution
The proclamation came as the satellite company was forced to remove more than a dozen NBC Sports-branded regional networks.
Dish Network will drop regional NBC Sports networks, following Sling TV’s lead
Customers of both Dish Network and Sling TV will lose access to the channels on April 1 when the company’s re-transmission agreement with Comcast comes to an end.
