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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.

    Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball past San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) in the first half during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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    NBA Finals Game 1 Draws 16.9M Viewers
    Game 2 between the Knicks and Spurs is Friday.
    June 5, 2026
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    Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analysts Richard Jefferson (left) and Tim Legler (center) and play-by-play announcer Mike Breen during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena.
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    ESPN’s Tim Legler: ‘I Don’t Think About Coaching Anymore’
    Legler is making his NBA Finals broadcasting debut.
    June 5, 2026
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    Stanley Cup Final Viewership for Game 1 Nearly Doubles on ABC
    The Vegas win was the most-watched Stanley Cup Final opener since 2019.
    June 5, 2026
    Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    ESPN Braces for More Layoffs
    The cuts are expected to affect both talents and non-camera-facing employees.
    June 4, 2026