Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Spain's Pau Cubarsi misses a chance to score REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
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Fox Frustrated by ESPN’s Lack of World Cup Coverage

Fox took over from ESPN as the World Cup rightsholder in 2018.
June 16, 2026
Dec 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a Fox Sports broadcast camera before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

With Increased NFL Rights Fees Looming, Fox in Deal to Buy Roku

The significant outlay arrived as a renegotiation approaches for NFL rights.
June 15, 2026

World Cup Opens With Record TV Audiences for Fox, Telemundo

Viewership soared on both English- and Spanish-language platforms.
June 14, 2026

Trump Administration Signs Off on Paramount-WBD Merger

The DOJ blessed the highly controversial pact Friday. 
June 12, 2026