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Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; The New York Yankees dugout during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

World Series news: Yankees-Dodgers Game 3 boasts big ratings for Fox Sports

Jul 24, 2022; Cooperstown, New York, USA; Hall of Famer John Smoltz is introduced during the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Clark Sports Center.

John Smoltz 'guarantees' MLB will change one rule

New York Yankees fans embarrass themselves in Game 4 of the World Series

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Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after striking out in the ninth inning during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

'Mike and the Mad Dog' disagree on Yankees' best hope for Aaron Judge

Dwyane Wade statue unveiling gets raked over the coals by fans on social media

ESPN's pregame show will visit Penn State on Saturday

College Gameday makes the obvious choice for Week 10

Jul 29, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Bally Sports broadcaster Chip Caray jokes around with broadcaster Joe Buck during the third inning of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium.

One MLB team lost 47 percent of its RSN viewers the last two seasons: report

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fox Sports field reporter Ken Rosenthal interviews Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after the win against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

World Series news: Huge audience saw Dodgers' Freddie Freeman slam Yankees in Game 1

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) runs after hitting a grand slam home run in the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

World Series: Freddie Freeman channels Kirk Gibson; Joe Davis channels Vin Scully

The parallel calls in Game 1 of the 1988 and 2024 World Series were tailor-made for parallel walkoff home runs.

Jun 25, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (left) talks with Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Charley Steiner before the game at Dodger Stadium.

Former ESPN personality, longtime MLB broadcaster in cancer battle: report

A longtime baseball broadcaster and former ESPN personality is battling multiple myeloma, according to a new report.

NFL on FOX TV cameras on the sideline during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

NFL Coverage Map, Week 8: What game is on in your area on Sunday?

What game is on in your area for NFL Week 8 on Sunday? Let's take a look at the official coverage maps.

Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady in the broadcast booth.

NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Week 8 of 2024 season

Who will be calling your favorite NFL team's game in Week 8?

Oct 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Retiring Spanish-language broadcaster Jaime Jarrin (center) talks with Pepe Yniguez (left) and Fernando Valenzuela (right) prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Valenzuela and Yniguez will be the Spanish broadcast team for SportsNet LA.

Fernando Valenzuela dies: How broadcasting connected 'El Toro' to his audience

Jorge Jarrín recalls how the Dodgers convinced Fernando Valenzuela to rejoin the organization as a broadcaster

Start of NBA season is a sad reminder that fans are losing iconic coverage of the game

NBA on TNT's demise is another tragic loss caused by the almighty dollar.

Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (50) is out at home against New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) in the eighth inning during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

NLCS ratings continue MLB's postseason windfall

Jun 9, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) scores ahead of the tag by New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (39) on a sacrifice fly by Dodgers catcher Will Smith (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium.

Who will be the World Series broadcasters on Fox?

Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift enters the stadium via the tunnel prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Taylor Swift's note to Dave Portnoy draws backlash from followers

Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Aaron Rodgers ripped by ESPN analyst as Jets' 'biggest problem'

Oct 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The New York Yankees celebrates after beating the Cleveland Guardians during game five of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field.

ALCS ratings are in, offering potential World Series preview

Aaron Rodgers takes jab at media after Week 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers

Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the New York Mets in game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

Yankees-Dodgers World Series has already crowned a winner

It's been a while since the series could fall short of the hype and still deliver a ratings win for Fox and Major League Baseball.

Feb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

MLB News: Rob Manfred reveals impetus for 'centralized media strategy'

In a new interview, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred explained how the RSN 'crisis' led to a more 'centralized media strategy' for individual teams' broadcast channels.

Pat McAfee on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams.

Tony Hinchcliffe brutally roasts College GameDay kicker with Pat McAfee

ESPN welcomed roast comic Tony Hinchcliffe to College GameDay for Pat McAfee's kicking segment and did not hold back.

Jun 24, 2022; Cumberland, Georgia, USA: Bally Sports interviews Freddie Freeman after he received his World Series ring from the Atlanta Braves prior to a game at Truist Park.

Newly named FanDuel networks will have at least two MLB teams in 2025

The Atlanta Braves won't be the only former Bally Sports-affiliated MLB team keeping its current platform in 2025.

Oct 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jhonkensy Noel (43) reacts after a two-run home run against New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver (30) during the ninth inning in game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

MLB Playoffs: ALCS Game 3 was like Christmas Day for home run calls

Four dramatic late-game home runs, including the last two by the underdog Cleveland Guardians, made for a fabulous night in the broadcast booths.

Scarlett Johansson creates buzz over hat choice for Game 4 of the NLCS

Is the first lady of the Marvel cinematic universe hiding her true fandom?

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