Thursday, March 12, 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.

Mar 7, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Donte Johnson (red gloves) fights Cody Brundage (blue gloves) during UFC 326 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

UFC Touts Ratings Success of CBS Debut

A portion of UFC 326 was simulcast on CBS last Saturday.
March 11, 2026

NFL Dominates Thanksgiving Week—and Wants Another Night

The league looks to expand its presence over the highly watched holiday.
March 11, 2026
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NFL media insider Ian Rapoport during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Will Rival Insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport Team Up?

As ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network approaches, Rapoport’s contract status looms.
March 11, 2026

WBC Delivers Big Ratings for Fox, but U.S. Loss Clouds Outlook

Early viewership rises, but the U.S. team no longer controls its fate.
March 11, 2026