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"CFP Officials Plan Expanded 14-Team Playoff Format from 2026 Onward"

College football commissioners are considering expanding the College Football Playoff field to 14 or 16 teams starting in 2026, with discussions also focusing on adding more automatic qualifier spots. The current 12-team model for 2024 and 2025 is set, but the focus has now shifted to potential changes for 2026 onward. The CFP faces a time crunch to finalize a new television deal with ESPN, with discussions also involving revenue sharing and voting powers for the future.

via The Athletic|

#14-team-model #cfp-commissioners #college-football-playoff

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bally Sports North Secures Twins Games TV Deal Through 2024"

The Minnesota Twins have secured a one-year agreement with Bally Sports North to televise their games for the 2024 season, with a delay in offering a streaming option until at least 2025. The deal, subject to bankruptcy court approval, includes a reduction in the previous $54 million payment to the team and prohibits a direct-to-consumer streaming option. This agreement is part of a larger plan involving Diamond Sports Group's regional sports networks and their emergence from bankruptcy.

via Star Tribune|

#bally-sports-north #bankruptcy #sports

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark Tapped as College Football Playoff's New Leader

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, the superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, is expected to be named the next leader of the College Football Playoff, replacing Bill Hancock. Clark, a military man with extensive experience and accolades, emerged as the top candidate from a pool of finalists. He will take charge during a pivotal time as the playoff expands to 12 teams and negotiations for a new television package are underway, with the potential for a billion-dollar broadcasting rights deal. Multiple networks, including ESPN, FOX, NBC, Amazon, and Turner, have made presentations for the future playoff games.

via Yahoo Sports|

#college-football-playoff #expansion #leadership

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Uncertainty Looms Over 2023 NFL Schedule Release Date"

The NFL has not yet announced the schedule release date for the 2023 season, as the marquee games and primetime slate are not yet finalized. The Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson situations may have also altered the primetime schedule. The league passed a resolution allowing teams to play two Thursday night games a season, which could lead to better matchups. The new television deal also affects the Sunday afternoon and Monday night games. The delay in announcing the schedule may be due to television negotiations.

via CBS Sports|

#nfl #primetime-games #schedule-release