John Ourand is a media reporter for Sports Business Journal and Talking Biz News. His work focuses on the business side of sports, including media deals, sports broadcasting, and the financial aspects of the industry. His articles provide insight and analysis into the ever-changing landscape of sports media.
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Given its traditional insularity, ESPN is looking externally to replace Norby Williamson. And I’ve got names that should be on the list…
As it turns out, the NBA did a whole lot more negotiating with ESPN and WBD during their exclusive rights window, which expires tonight, and now they appear closer than ever to a deal.
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