
Ted Turner, Media Mogul and Baseball Pioneer, Passes Away at 87
Ted Turner, the charismatic founder of CNN and former owner of the Atlanta Braves, died at 87, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, daring ventures, and philanthropic endeavors.
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Ted Turner, the charismatic founder of CNN and former owner of the Atlanta Braves, died at 87, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, daring ventures, and philanthropic endeavors.

An analysis of recent audience metrics reveals historic highs for several marquee broadcasts while highlighting nuanced shifts in viewership patterns.

A look at the reasons behind the relocation of a planned Brazil game, the structural challenges facing college football abroad, and what the episode means for future global ventures.

At USC’s Annenberg Media Center, a three‑day academy brings together MLS starters, World Cup champions and Olympic medalists to explore careers in sports media, guided by industry veterans.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is shaping up to be one of the most diverse in recent memory, featuring a mix of historic ovals, road courses and superspeedways across the United States. This guide details every race’s date, venue, price range and broadcast home, helping fans secure seats and plan their viewing.

The playoff organization announced a full slate of dates, network assignments and venue details for the upcoming season, highlighting a championship game in Las Vegas and a series of broadcast windows across major networks.

The Wildcats have revealed their television schedule, featuring matchups against Northern Arizona, BYU, Northern Illinois, Washington State and TCU, each assigned to a specific network and time slot.

Despite a sweep by the Vegas Golden Knights, analyst Paul Bissonnette argues the Colorado Avalanche should keep head coach Jared Bednar and focus on improving the power play, rather than making sweeping roster changes.

The Mountaineers' 2026 football slate was unveiled this week, laying out a compelling opening stretch that blends home‑field advantage with high‑profile road tests. Fans can now purchase season tickets at $399 for seven home games.

A documentary premiering on TNT on May 21 chronicles the rise of Gavin McKenna, a Yukon-born hockey star projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NASCAR’s shift to studio‑based broadcasting blends technological innovation with financial pragmatism, sparking a debate over the irreplaceable atmosphere of live racing.

Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks pushes for a 24‑team College Football Playoff, while analyst Joel Klatt defends ESPN’s billion‑dollar stake and the resulting structural shifts in college football.

Shaquille O'Neal received a Master of Liberal Arts from LSU, celebrating a career that spans championship titles, record‑setting college stats, a retired jersey, a dedicated statue, and a current role on TNT and ESPN.

At LSU’s spring commencement, former Tiger star Shaquille O'Neal was awarded a Master of Liberal Arts, joining a select group of alumni whose contributions have reshaped both sport and society

The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will take place at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17, featuring a $1 million prize, a revised format with 26 drivers, and fan‑driven voting to determine the final spot.

A fierce debate over expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is reshaping conference strategies, broadcast negotiations and the financial landscape of postseason college football.

Colorado leads the series 3‑1, boasting 20 goals from 15 different scorers, and can close it out at home on Wednesday. Key players are sidelined, and the Wild’s forechecking has faltered.

The NCAA’s rules committee is exploring a shift from two halves to four quarters, driven by the need to integrate commercial breaks and reshape scheduling.