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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.

    ESPN analyst Pat McAfee broadcasts live from the sidelines of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on November 15, 2025.
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    How Did Pat McAfee Get So Polarizing?
    Some of the criticism is self-inflicted. Some of it is unfair.
    November 5, 2026
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    College Football TV Ratings Remain Down 11% Through October
    Four games total have drawn an audience of 10 million or higher.
    November 4, 2026
    Oct 31, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries players hold the trophy after winning the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center
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    WNBA Finals Game 7 Draws 3.3M Viewers
    The series averaged nearly 1.9 million viewers, the most for a Finals.
    November 3, 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 Hires The Athletic Editorial Director Sergio Gonzalez
    The move comes three months after ESPN eliminated Roxanna Scott’s editor-in-chief role.
    November 3, 2026