
TNT Sports Bolsters NASCAR Lineup with Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith
TNT Sports announces a new analyst roster and hosting lineup for its In‑Season Challenge, highlighting Jimmie Johnson’s upcoming race coverage and Marty Smith’s expanded role.
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TNT Sports announces a new analyst roster and hosting lineup for its In‑Season Challenge, highlighting Jimmie Johnson’s upcoming race coverage and Marty Smith’s expanded role.

TNT Sports will debut Jimmie Johnson as a NASCAR analyst on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, while Marty Smith and Jeff Burton join the broadcast team for the upcoming races.

The upcoming season’s playoff games will air across multiple networks and streaming platforms, with viewership data from the previous year highlighting record engagement.

The College Football Playoff, ESPN and TNT Sports have released the full kickoff schedule and broadcast plan for the 2026‑27 postseason, detailing first‑round games, quarterfinal venues, semifinal sites and the championship in Las Vegas, along with streaming options on the ESPN app and HBO Max.

UConn will host Michigan on November 6 in Boston, reviving a national‑title showdown and kicking off a schedule packed with blue‑blood opponents.

UConn will meet Michigan on Nov. 6 in Boston as part of the Hall of Fame Series, a game that revisits their 69‑63 championship loss and highlights a revamped Michigan team.

The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, marking a historic milestone for the Knicks and a sixth Finals appearance for the Spurs, with extensive broadcast and digital innovations.

Amazon Prime Video will broadcast the May 31 NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway, marking a shift in media rights that reduces Fox and NBC’s coverage and expands TNT Sports’ slate.

PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties to claim a historic third consecutive Champions League title, showcasing a blend of youth, tactical innovation and strategic ownership.

Paris Saint‑Germain and Arsenal will contest the Champions League final at Puskás Arena on Wednesday, with the French side chasing back‑to‑back titles and the English club aiming for its first ever European crown.

The 2026 Champions League final will see Paris Saint‑Germain face Arsenal in Budapest, with global broadcast arrangements and preseason preparations shaping the buildup.

Arsenal will face Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on Wednesday, a match that pits a club seeking its maiden European crown against a side defending its recent triumph.

The upcoming Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG can be streamed without cost abroad, and a VPN makes those feeds accessible in the UK. This guide outlines the legal pathways, the role of NordVPN, and the key storylines surrounding the match.

The future of the College Football Playoff hangs in the balance as stakeholders debate a proposal to double the tournament, with financial projections, viewership data, and conference politics shaping the discussion.

The NHL’s playoff broadcasts have hit historic viewership milestones, with female audiences up 66% on TNT Sports and 106% on ESPN, fueled by strategic use of technology and social media.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside the Football Supporters’ Association and numerous fan groups, has called on TNT Sports to make the upcoming Arsenal‑Paris Saint‑Germain Champions League final available free‑to‑air, citing a 34‑year tradition of unrestricted access.

The Big 12 has revealed its early‑season TV schedule, highlighting three overseas contests that will open the year, including a clash in Dublin, a London classic and a Utah showdown.

The Coca‑Cola 600 will no longer be shown live on Fox; instead, Amazon Prime Video will stream the race and four others, bringing a fresh broadcast team and schedule changes for fans.

The Coca‑Cola 600 will mark the first major NASCAR event streamed live on Prime Video, beginning a new era for the sport's broadcast rights.

The 2026 season trims the slate to 14 races, reallocates broadcast rights among Fox, NBC, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports, and sets the stage for a multi‑platform viewing experience.

Marty Smith, who began his career covering NASCAR for ESPN, is set to host a five‑race Cup Series slate on TNT Sports as part of a new licensing agreement. The move reflects a strategic expansion of the networks' collaboration and highlights Smith's continued presence across multiple sports platforms.

After more than a decade as ESPN’s lead NASCAR voice, Marty Smith is set to bring his expertise to TNT Sports this summer, marking a strategic crossover that reflects deepening ties between the two networks

The Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Notre Dame are pushing a 24‑team playoff to offset $250 million in lost championship revenue, while ESPN warns of regular‑season fallout and Fox Sports eyes more marquee games.

Veteran NASCAR reporter Marty Smith will host TNT’s studio show starting June 28, as part of a broader deal that moves "Inside the NBA" to ESPN and expands racing coverage across several U.S. tracks.