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    With billions of dollars flying around, live sports rights are a hotter discussion than ever. Front Office Sports goes deep on the state of negotiations, how much top talent is getting paid, ratings, and more.

    The Warner Bros. Water Tower is pictured at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank on the day it was announced that California and 11 states are suing to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in California, U.S. July 13, 2026.
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    WBD Ad Sales Sink Without NBA Live Rights
    Warner Bros.’s fiscal second quarter revenue fell 11%.
    August 6, 2026
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    Fox Pushes Back NFL Media-Rights Negotiations Until 2028
    The company also touted strong results from the FIFA men’s World Cup.
    August 6, 2026
    Troy Aikman and Joe Buck arrive at the Disney Upfront 2022 event in New York City, New York, U.S., May 17, 2022. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado
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    Aikman, Buck Head Into High-Stakes ESPN Negotiations
    ESPN hopes to retain the duo past the network’s first Super Bowl.
    August 6, 2026
    National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman announces Columbus as the league's 18th club at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on April 21, 2026. The club, set to begin play in 2028, will be owned by Haslam Sports Group (HSG), Nationwide and Drs. Christine and Pete Edwards.
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    NWSL Makes Super Bowl Week Part of Its 2027 Kickoff
    The NWSL wants to be “woven into” ESPN’s first Super Bowl.
    August 5, 2026