Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Media

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.

Jul 19, 2026; Southport, ENG; Ryan Fox holds the Claret Jug after winning the The Open Championship golf tournament, as he is interviewed by NBC’s Mike Tiroco at Royal Birkdale.

All Four Golf Majors Saw TV Ratings Spike This Year

Sunday was the Open’s most-watched final round since 2022.
July 22, 2026

Trail Blazers Slash Broadcast Team As Dundon Keeps Cutting Costs

The majority of Portland’s broadcast team has been laid off.
July 22, 2026
Cam Newton and Ryan Clark share a laugh during ESPN First Take at Bethune-Cookman University during the show’s HBCU fall tour, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

5 Takeaways From ESPN’s Latest Layoffs

Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, and Karl Ravech were among those laid off.
July 22, 2026

Jays, Leafs Owner to Put Stake in Sports Empire Up for Sale

The dominant Canadian entity continues to make large-scale moves.
July 22, 2026