Sports Media Watch

@paulsen_smw

Sports media news and information. Run by Jon Lewis.

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Famed broadcaster Bob Costas joined the Sports Media Watch Podcast this week in a wide-ranging interview about his career, journalism and much more. sportsmediawatch.com/2025/03/bob-co…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. Famed broadcaster Bob Costas joined the Sports Media Watch Podcast this week in an in-depth interview about his career, journalism and more.

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · 9 h

New on SMW, Armand Broady explores the 'less is more' style in TV play-by-play and its modern-day acolyte: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/on-the…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. In a new edition of "On the Air," Armand Broady explores the 'less is more' play-by-play style that has fallen out of favor.

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · 3 h

New SMW Podcast: -- In-depth discussion of all the big summer deals, including ESPN-NFL Media, Paramount-Skydance, MLB/F1 media rights, Barstool-Fox and more podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sum…

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Armand Broady@BroadyArmand · 9 h

New "On the Air" piece for @paulsen_smw: Do TV play-by-play announcers talk too much? From Ray Scott to Joe @Buck, we explore the evolution of TV play-by-play. sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/on-the…

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 25

Paramount-Skydance merger approved: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/paramo…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. It paid a hefty price -- in more ways than one -- but Paramount has been granted its desired merger with Skydance.

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 24

NBC finalizes NBA roster with additions of Grady, Hummel, Scalabrine, Derek Fisher and more: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/nbc-nb…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. NBC Sports has added a number of NBA announcers to its roster, including Michael Grady, Derek Fisher and Brian Scalabrine.

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Derek Futterman@derekfutterman · Jul 24

New on @paulsen_smw: @richeisen says it is still "to be determined" regarding appearing on @SportsCenter; @PatMcAfeeShow issues an apology; and @NFL national revenue continue to rise. sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/rich-e…

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 24

NFL could buy ten percent stake in ESPN as part of NFL Media deal, per CNBC: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/nfl-es…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. The NFL is in talks to buy a ten percent stake in ESPN as part of the sides' larger deal for control of NFL Media.

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 23

ESPN-NFL Media takeover talks now "closest they have ever been": sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/espn-n…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. After years of lead-up, it appears ESPN is finally on the doorstep of a deal to takeover management of NFL Media, including RedZone.

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 24

MLS commissioner Garber makes rare disclosure of Apple TV viewership: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/mls-vi…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. MLS commissioner Don Garber provided a rare window into the league's viewership on Apple TV, if light on specifics.

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 24

Big Ten's Petitti has reportedly assured partners of playoff play-in games, according to sources cited by Pat Forde of SI. (Big Ten denies this, per Forde): sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/big-te…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. The Big Ten commissioner's push for playoff play-in games is reportedly behind his plan to guarantee four CFP spots for the Big Ten and SEC.

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 23

NBCUniversal reportedly eyeing launch of new cable sports network that would carry games that air on Peacock: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/nbcu-c…

paulsen_smw's tweet card. Nearly four years after shutting down NBCSN, NBCUniversal is reportedly eyeing the launch of a cable sports network to complement Peacock.

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Derek Futterman@derekfutterman · Jul 23

New on @paulsen_smw: @DannyParkins is reportedly joining @FTFonFS1, Ian Baker-Finch is retiring from broadcasting golf and more: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/danny-…

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 22

WNBA at a crossroads as second half begins. Why the league faces greater risk than is typical during upcoming CBA negotiations: sportsmediawatch.com/2025/07/wnba-c…

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Sports Media Watch@paulsen_smw · Jul 22

The journey from 'new college star' to 'retired after ten-year career' is now about five minutes long.

AAdam Schefter@AdamSchefter · Jul 22

Tyrann Mathieu has announced his retirement from the NFL:

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