Sports
TV execs cheer NFL’s return
July 26, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. shares got drop-kicked Thursday as the producers of the most-watched programs on cable TV unveiled plans to start a professional football league.
Feb. 4, 2000
October once again, the maddest month in sports with baseball’s league playoffs, the World Series and the National Football League combining to provide a harvest of televised attractions.
Oct. 1, 1989
Though Still No. 1, the NFL Is Adjusting Its Game Plan
Sept. 4, 1997
Company Town
NFL+ will give fans access to local games and other league-related programming on mobile devices and tablets for $4.99 a month.
July 25, 2022
Sports: The league and tech-savvy players hope to be part of the team as online ventures attract revenue and young fans.
June 14, 2000
Nelson Doubleday, owner of the New York Mets, sounded off against network television’s treatment of baseball the other day, protesting weird scheduling over the weekend of the Mets’ championship games with the Dodgers.
Oct. 12, 1988
Soccer
Soccer coverage has been moving to streaming services, forcing fans to purchase multiple packages. It’s the way of the future and it’s catching on.
April 17, 2022
Television
The MLB’s All-Star Game was the most-watched such matchup of any sport, and the Home Run Derby was first among cable programs. But viewership is down compared to the past.
July 20, 2021
Call it the X factor in the new fall TV season.
May 8, 1995