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Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (26) celebrates a pick six during the second quarter in an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

NFL Sees Highest Viewership in More Than 35 Years

The league posts its second-best viewership total on record.
January 7, 2026
The Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, U.S. November 18, 2025.
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WBD Rejects Paramount Again

The TNT Sports parent company will continue with its planned Netflix merger.
January 7, 2026

Main Street Sports Crisis Pushes RSN Rights Closer to League Control

The regional sports broadcaster misses another set of scheduled rights payments.
January 6, 2026
Dec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium.

Laura Rutledge Opens Up on Justin Herbert and Viral Sugar Bowl Sprint

“I did not know that anybody was going to be filming that.”
January 6, 2026