Ally and Disney create unprecedented media and collegiate collaboration to advance parity for women’s sports
Ally Financial Inc. is extending its marketing presence and support of women's sports with an investment designed to advance equality in women's sports coverage.
Disbarred lawyer runs for mayor of DC
Today is Monday, the 95th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Sullivan that ill-gotten gains — in this case the sale of bootlegged liquor — are […]
Baltimore hopes ESPN-aired basketball tournament assists in image rebound
The Basketball Tournament is set to return to Baltimore next month and city tourism officials Wednesday touted the event as a major opportunity for exposure for the city and host Morgan State University.
Under Armour a finalist for ESPN corporate citizen award
Normally a sponsor of ESPY winners like Steph Curry, Tom Brady and Jordan Spieth, Under Armour could receive its own award from ESPN on Tuesday night. The company was named […]
Record TV audience for college football game
The new College Football Playoff succeeded in drawing a larger television audience to the championship game. Ohio State’s 42-20 victory over Oregon on Monday averaged nearly 33.4 million viewers on ESPN. The […]
Durant’s representatives: Under Armour deal on the table
ESPN has reported that Roc Nation Sports, which represents Kevin Durant, told Nike Wednesday that Under Armour has offered Durant an endorsement deal worth between $265 million and $285 million.
Former ESPN president joins Under Armour board
Under Armour, Inc. announced that George W. Bodenheimer, the former president of ESPN who led the sports cable network through its most dramatic period of growth, has joined its board of directors.
ESPN reaches deal with Comcast for SEC Network
Comcast Cable has reached a deal with ESPN to carry the SEC Network.
MLB completes 8-year deal with Fox, Turner Sports
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball agreed with Fox and Turner Sports on eight-year contracts that will run through 2021 and keep the World Series on Fox. The amount baseball […]
Notre Dame to ACC in all sports but football
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Notre Dame got everything it wanted and the Atlantic Coast Conference got Notre Dame. The school announced Wednesday that it would join the ACC in all […]
Big 12 reaches $2.6B deal with ESPN, Fox Sports
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Big 12 announced a new 13-year deal with ESPN and Fox Sports on Friday that is reportedly worth $2.6 billion and should provide long-term stability […]
ACC, ESPN agree to extension through 2026-27
For the Atlantic Coast Conference, more teams and more games means a lot more TV money. The ACC and ESPN have extended their television deal through the 2026-27 season. A […]










