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Legendary coach Bruce Pearl has retired from Auburn and will join TNT Sports for college basketball coverage, bringing his passion and expertise to the broadcast team alongside other basketball legends for the upcoming season.
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies, raising questions about the future of TNT Sports and its live sports rights, which may be licensed to other entities or merged with other companies, as the company shifts its focus away from sports as a driver for HBO Max.
The article announces the lineup of announcers and broadcasters for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., a joint effort between DAZN and TNT Sports, with matches streamed globally and 24 matches aired on TNT. The tournament runs from June 14 to July 13 across 12 U.S. venues, with notable commentators and studio hosts, amid concerns over low ticket sales for the event.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro has orchestrated a landmark trade with TNT Sports, acquiring the iconic "Inside the NBA" team, including Charles Barkley, in exchange for Big 12 football and basketball games. This move aims to bolster ESPN's NBA coverage, which has struggled against TNT's popular show. The deal, which involves no monetary exchange, will see "Inside the NBA" continue from TNT's Atlanta studios, while ESPN's "NBA Countdown" takes a secondary role. This strategic acquisition is seen as a significant win for ESPN in the competitive sports media landscape.
"Inside the NBA," featuring Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal, will air on ESPN and ABC starting the 2025-26 season through a partnership with TNT Sports and the NBA. The show will be part of ESPN's coverage of major NBA events, including the NBA Finals. This move is part of ESPN's new 11-year rights extension with the NBA. Despite the change, TNT Sports will continue producing the show from its Atlanta studios. The agreement follows a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA over media rights.
Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA have extended their media partnership for 11 years, enhancing global reach and content distribution through TNT Sports, Bleacher Report, and House of Highlights. The agreement includes live game rights in several international territories and a collaboration with ESPN to air 'Inside the NBA' on ESPN and ABC. This partnership aims to accelerate the growth of WBD's sports brands and includes a commitment to promote NBA content across various platforms.
Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA have extended their media partnership for 11 years, enhancing global reach and content distribution through TNT Sports, Bleacher Report, and House of Highlights. The agreement includes live game rights in several international territories and a collaboration with ESPN to air "Inside the NBA" on ESPN and ABC. The deal aims to accelerate the growth of WBD's sports brands and includes a strategic promotional partnership for NBA League Pass.
ABC will simulcast ESPN's two first round College Football Playoff games in primetime on December 20 and 21, marking the first CFP or BCS telecasts on broadcast TV since 2010. The other two first round games will air on TNT Sports on December 21. The rest of the playoff will be exclusive to ESPN cable networks, with the National Championship set for January 20.
The 12-team College Football Playoff schedule for the 2024-25 season has been announced, with games starting on Dec. 20 and the national championship on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. ESPN and TNT Sports will broadcast the games.
The "Inside The NBA" cast signed off for the 2023-24 season with their usual humor, amidst discussions about the uncertain future of their show due to potential changes in NBA broadcasting rights after 2024-25. The broadcast included jokes about their possible penultimate season and shoutouts to behind-the-scenes staff. Despite the uncertainty, the cast, including Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal, maintained their light-hearted style, with notable moments like Luka Dončić's on-set interview and Ernie Johnson's humorous prediction about the Dallas Mavericks' win.
Charles Barkley expressed frustration over Warner Bros. Discovery's handling of NBA rights and suggested he might reboot "Inside the NBA" through his own production company if TNT Sports loses the rights. Barkley has discussed this idea with co-hosts Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith. He criticized WBD for prioritizing college football over retaining NBA rights, which has affected morale among his colleagues. The future of NBA broadcasting rights remains uncertain, with ESPN, Amazon, and NBC Sports as potential contenders.
TNT Sports has secured a five-year sub-licensing deal with ESPN to broadcast College Football Playoff games, starting this season. The agreement includes two first-round games for the first two years and expands to include two quarterfinals in the following three years. The games will be produced by ESPN but branded as TNT Sports. This deal is separate from TNT's ongoing negotiations with the NBA. ESPN retains the majority of CFP rights under its $7.8 billion agreement.
ESPN and TNT Sports have signed a five-year agreement allowing TNT Sports to sublicense select College Football Playoff (CFP) games starting this season. TNT Sports will air two first-round CFP games in 2024 and 2025, and two quarterfinal games annually from 2026 to 2028. ESPN will continue to broadcast all other CFP games, including the national championship. The CFP is expanding from four to 12 teams this fall.
CBS Sports and TNT Sports have announced tip times and matchups for the Second Round coverage of the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 23, with all 67 games available live across four national television networks and NCAA March Madness Live. The Final Four National Semifinals and National Championship will air on TBS, and tip times for the Second Round games on Sunday, March 24, will be announced later. Additionally, the article provides information on the First Round games and where to follow for schedule updates and the latest NCAA Tournament broadcast news and information.
CBS Sports and TNT Sports will present the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Selection Show on CBS, Sunday, March 17, at 6:00 PM, ET, featuring the live announcement of the pairings for the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. The one-hour show will include reactions from teams, analysis from experts, and a live interview with NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee Chair Charles McClelland. The Selection Show will also be available for streaming on NCAA March Madness Live and Paramount+. Additionally, live coverage of all 67 games from the championship will be provided across TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV, with the Final Four National Semifinals and National Championship airing on TBS.