Netflix is closing in on hiring ESPN’s Elle Duncan as the face of its sports coverage, signaling a major shift in the streamer’s ambition to compete with traditional sports broadcasters. FOS Tuned In columnist Michael McCarthy breaks down what the move means for Netflix’s long-term sports strategy, why ESPN may fight to keep Duncan, and how streaming giants could reshape the future of live sports rights.
Plus, Baker Machado and Ben Horney discuss the latest developments in the NBA gambling investigation, Chauncey Billups’s arraignment, and a new lawsuit against Suns owner Mat Ishbia that accuses him of using the team as a “personal piggy bank.”
Also, we dive into the latest business moves by the Savannah Bananas, including their expanding national tour, massive ticket demand, and how their unique Banana Ball format is reshaping sports entertainment. Baker and the team break down why the Bananas have become one of the most successful and innovative brands in all of sports.
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