Archive: Television
NFL is entitled to TV payments during work stoppage
Union to appeal ruling by special master
By Mark Maske | February 1, 2011; 06:28 PM ET | Comments (4)
Local TV blackouts up only modestly from last season
TV ratings up again, attendance steady
By Mark Maske | December 23, 2010; 10:10 AM ET | Comments (3)
Tom Brady: 'I hate the Jets'
QB not a fan of 'Hard Knocks'
By Mark Maske | August 23, 2010; 03:51 PM ET | Comments (1)
NFL Network hires Jay Glazer as contributor
He'll continue to work as Fox as well
By Mark Maske | July 29, 2010; 02:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
Chris Berman wins Rozelle Award
ESPN studio host to be honored in Canton
By Mark Maske | July 12, 2010; 05:55 PM ET | Comments (1)
Union files case claiming improper TV deals by NFL
Because they could help fund a lockout
By Mark Maske | June 9, 2010; 01:21 PM ET | Comments (7)
Players readying for broadcast 'boot camp'
Later this month at NFL Films in N.J.
By Mark Maske | June 7, 2010; 06:42 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL expects no increase in TV blackouts next season
There were 22 last season
By Mark Maske | May 27, 2010; 11:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Record TV viewership for draft
With new three-day format
By Mark Maske | April 26, 2010; 12:33 PM ET | Comments (0)
Berman signs extension with ESPN
Host of NFL pregame show for 25 years
By Mark Maske | April 19, 2010; 11:53 AM ET | Comments (2)
ESPN to carry Monday night games in England
Games to air live and re-broadcast next day
By Mark Maske | March 29, 2010; 04:36 PM ET | Comments (0)
Jets announce they'll be on 'Hard Knocks'
'We won't hide anything'
By Mark Maske | March 25, 2010; 01:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Record TV audience for Super Bowl
Surpassing M*A*S*H finale
By Mark Maske | February 8, 2010; 08:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Sapp released from jail after arrest
On domestic battery charge
By Mark Maske | February 7, 2010; 03:58 PM ET | Comments (0)
Tebow's ad all right with Irsay
No problem 'with different points of view'
By Mark Maske | February 2, 2010; 07:21 PM ET | Comments (1)
Good TV rating for Pro Bowl
ESPN draws 12.3 million viewers
By Mark Maske | February 1, 2010; 05:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Game won't be shown at Superdome
Per NFL policy
By Mark Maske | January 27, 2010; 10:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
Huge TV rating for Vikes-Saints
Biggest in 28 yrs. for conf. title game
By Mark Maske | January 25, 2010; 08:04 PM ET | Comments (0)
Big TV ratings last weekend
Most viewers for 2nd round in 16 years
By Mark Maske | January 23, 2010; 12:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL, union make donation to relief efforts
In addition to donating TV airtime
By Mark Maske | January 15, 2010; 07:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
TV viewership highest since 1990
With average audience of 16.6 million
By Mark Maske | January 13, 2010; 09:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Not as many TV blackouts as feared
About 8.6 percent of games blacked out this season
By Mark Maske | December 31, 2009; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bengals-Jets game flexed
To nighttime slot on NBC
By Mark Maske | December 27, 2009; 10:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Report: Bucs interested in Cowher
As potential replacement for Morris
By Mark Maske | December 27, 2009; 12:56 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bengals, Browns avoid local TV blackouts
After being granted 48-hour extensions
By Mark Maske | December 26, 2009; 03:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
Remembering George Michael
A giant in sports TV
By Mark Maske | December 24, 2009; 01:13 PM ET | Comments (2)
Local TV blackout in K.C.
Chiefs' first since 1990
By Mark Maske | December 17, 2009; 10:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Jaguars sell out Thursday's game
Local TV blackout lifted for 1st time this season
By Mark Maske | December 14, 2009; 04:08 PM ET | Comments (0)
Chiefs avoid TV blackout
After extension
By Mark Maske | December 11, 2009; 03:26 PM ET | Comments (0)
Another TV blackout for Jags
Dolphins game fails to sell out
By Mark Maske | December 10, 2009; 03:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
Chiefs get ticket extension
To avoid TV blackout, keep sellout streak intact
By Mark Maske | December 10, 2009; 03:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL produces concussion PSA
Spot to begin airing Thursday
By Mark Maske | December 9, 2009; 03:41 PM ET | Comments (0)
Dungy: Colleges' hiring record 'disgraceful'
'It lies with the presidents'
By Mark Maske | December 7, 2009; 01:56 PM ET | Comments (3)
Gibbs, Theismann to call playoff game
For NBC
By Mark Maske | December 6, 2009; 10:00 PM ET | Comments (7)
Saints-Pats gets 2nd-biggest cable audience
Behind only Vikes-Packers
By Mark Maske | December 2, 2009; 12:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
McDaniels issues apology
For sideline profanity aired by NFL Network
By Mark Maske | December 2, 2009; 11:25 AM ET | Comments (1)
Expletive by McDaniels aired
NFL Network apologizes
By Mark Maske | November 26, 2009; 09:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikes-Cards flexed, Pats bumped
Favre over Brady?
By Mark Maske | November 24, 2009; 12:11 PM ET | Comments (2)
Bills reportedly contact Cowher
No talks until after season
By Mark Maske | November 23, 2009; 09:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hester overexposed on NBC
Network's revealing replay
By Mark Maske | November 23, 2009; 10:23 AM ET | Comments (0)
Report: Pats security officer reprimanded
For incident with cameraman
By Mark Maske | November 22, 2009; 12:35 PM ET | Comments (0)
Report: Bills sought Gruden as coach
But he declined
By Mark Maske | November 21, 2009; 07:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
Local TV blackout in Detroit
For Browns-Lions game
By Mark Maske | November 19, 2009; 04:33 PM ET | Comments (1)
Dungy, Harrison critical of gamble
Belichick's 'worst coaching decision'
By Mark Maske | November 16, 2009; 12:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
ESPN announces Gruden is staying
On multi-year deal
By Mark Maske | November 16, 2009; 09:59 AM ET | Comments (4)
No flex in Week 11
Eagles-Bears remains night game
By Mark Maske | November 10, 2009; 03:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Another blackout in Jacksonville
Fourth of the season
By Mark Maske | November 5, 2009; 02:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Big TV audience for Vikes-Packers
Almost 30 million viewers
By Mark Maske | November 2, 2009; 11:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bengals Avoid TV Blackout
After Extension
By Mark Maske | October 16, 2009; 05:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
TV Blackout in Oakland
2nd Straight For Raiders
By Mark Maske | October 15, 2009; 07:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
Ticket Extension For Bengals
To Try to Avoid Blackout
By Mark Maske | October 15, 2009; 07:33 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vick Says He Didn't Reject Raiders
'It Really Didn't Come Up'
By Mark Maske | October 15, 2009; 03:31 PM ET | Comments (0)
More Gruden Speculation
Linked to Louisville Job
By Mark Maske | October 15, 2009; 11:39 AM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell: Sanders Must Be 'Careful'
To Avoid Conflicts of Interest
By Mark Maske | October 14, 2009; 07:48 AM ET | Comments (0)
Sanders 'Confused' About Tampering Claim
Involving Crabtree
By Mark Maske | October 12, 2009; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Cards Get Extension
Of Blackout Deadline
By Mark Maske | October 9, 2009; 11:04 AM ET | Comments (0)
Record Cable Audience Monday
For Favre vs. Packers
By Mark Maske | October 6, 2009; 10:37 PM ET | Comments (0)
Harrison Says Brady Comment Was Joke
Not Serious About 'Skirt' Remark
By Mark Maske | October 5, 2009; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (1)
Lone Blackout in Jacksonville
Other Games on Local TV
By Mark Maske | October 2, 2009; 09:08 PM ET | Comments (0)
Gruden Thought Bucs Were Getting Favre
Before Last Season
By Mark Maske | October 1, 2009; 09:57 AM ET | Comments (0)
Raiders vs. Gannon
Team at Odds With Ex-QB
By Mark Maske | September 26, 2009; 03:49 PM ET | Comments (0)
Local TV Blackout in Oakland
Not in S.D.
By Mark Maske | September 24, 2009; 09:04 PM ET | Comments (0)
TV Blackout in Detroit
For Lions-Redskins Game
By Mark Maske | September 24, 2009; 03:50 PM ET | Comments (0)
'MNF' Gets Year's Largest Cable Audience
On ESPN
By Mark Maske | September 22, 2009; 06:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
More on Giants-Cowboys Viewership
TV Audience Nearly 25 Million
By Mark Maske | September 22, 2009; 02:29 PM ET | Comments (1)
Record Rating For Giants-Cowboys
Highest Overnight For Sunday Night Game
By Mark Maske | September 21, 2009; 12:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
No Blackout in San Diego
Chargers Get Sellout
By Mark Maske | September 18, 2009; 07:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Lions Sell Out, Avoid Blackout
After Extension
By Mark Maske | September 18, 2009; 02:43 PM ET | Comments (1)
Ticket Extensions For Chargers, Lions
To Try to Avoid Blackouts
By Mark Maske | September 17, 2009; 04:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
Jaguars Announce Blackout
In Home Opener
By Mark Maske | September 17, 2009; 03:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
Theismann Joins NFL Network
On 'Playbook' Show
By Mark Maske | September 16, 2009; 01:50 PM ET | Comments (0)
Sunday Night Rating Up
Packers-Bears Gets 13.4 Overnight
By Mark Maske | September 14, 2009; 04:48 PM ET | Comments (0)
No Blackout For Cards
After Extension
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2009; 08:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
RCN to Carry 'NFL RedZone' Channel
Latest Distribution Deal
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2009; 08:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Good TV Rating For Opener
Up From Last Season
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2009; 07:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bengals Avoid Blackout
After 24-Hour Extension
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2009; 06:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
Blacked-Out Games to be Available Online
Games to be Shown on NFL.com
By Cindy Boren | September 10, 2009; 11:14 AM ET | Comments (4)
Madden Still on Radio
Weekly Appearances on Sirius
By Mark Maske | September 9, 2009; 07:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bruschi to ESPN
On Heels of Retirement
By Mark Maske | September 8, 2009; 03:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
Deal Struck For European TV Rights
With ESPN America
By Mark Maske | September 3, 2009; 11:50 AM ET | Comments (0)
Verizon FiOS to Carry NFL RedZone Channel
3rd Major Distribution Deal
By Mark Maske | September 2, 2009; 02:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Dungy Expects Vick Ruling 'Fairly Soon'
On Regular Season Eligibility
By Mark Maske | September 2, 2009; 01:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
Big TV Rating For Cutler's Return to Denver
Best For Preseason in 5 Yrs.
By Mark Maske | August 31, 2009; 01:31 PM ET | Comments (0)
NBC Pregame Show at Game Site
Costas to be on Hand
By Mark Maske | August 26, 2009; 09:31 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL RedZone on Comcast, Dish Network
More Distribution Deals Coming
By Mark Maske | August 24, 2009; 09:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Extends Deal With NBC
By 2 Years Through 2013
By Mark Maske | August 19, 2009; 03:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Extension of NBC Deal on Tap?
Owners Meet Wednesday
By Mark Maske | August 19, 2009; 08:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
New NFL RedZone Channel Announced
For Cable TV
By Mark Maske | August 17, 2009; 02:32 PM ET | Comments (1)
Vick Feels 'Disgust' Over Past Behavior
He Says on '60 Minutes'
By Mark Maske | August 16, 2009; 08:15 PM ET | Comments (16)
Vick to Appear on '60 Minutes'
Interviewed By James Brown
By Mark Maske | August 10, 2009; 08:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Network on New Comcast Tier
Beginning Saturday
By Mark Maske | August 1, 2009; 12:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Selling Overseas TV Rights
Hires IMG to Do It
By Mark Maske | July 13, 2009; 08:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
Former Giants QB Criticizes Burress
'A Disaster as a Teammate'
By Mark Maske | June 16, 2009; 06:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Millen Joins NFL Network Booth
For Thursday Night Games
By Mark Maske | June 15, 2009; 12:49 PM ET | Comments (2)
Popular Website Partners With NBC
New Home For PFT
By Mark Maske | June 15, 2009; 10:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
Favre on HBO Tonight
Interview on New Show
By Mark Maske | June 15, 2009; 10:42 AM ET | Comments (0)
Watch Out, Martha Stewart
Keyshawn Hosting Design Show
By Mark Maske | June 10, 2009; 05:53 PM ET | Comments (0)
Dungy Says Vick Deserves Another Chance
Supports Reinstatement
By Mark Maske | June 3, 2009; 12:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Dungy, Harrison Moves Announced By NBC
Both Outspoken Already
By Mark Maske | June 3, 2009; 12:55 PM ET | Comments (1)
Rodney Harrison Retiring
Safety to Join NBC
By Mark Maske | June 3, 2009; 09:35 AM ET | Comments (0)
Fox, CBS Extensions Done
Deals Through 2013
By Mark Maske | May 19, 2009; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL, Comcast Strike a Deal
Dispute Settled
By Cindy Boren | May 19, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (15)
Gruden Replaces Kornheiser on 'MNF'
With Tirico, Jaworski
By Cindy Boren | May 18, 2009; 10:48 AM ET | Comments (97)
NFL Negotiating Fox, CBS Extensions
Comcast Settlement Possible
By Mark Maske | May 17, 2009; 05:33 PM ET | Comments (1)
Bengals to be Featured on 'Hard Knocks'
First Episode Aug. 12
By Mark Maske | May 14, 2009; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Network Stays on Comcast
'Productive Discussions'
By Mark Maske | May 1, 2009; 12:13 PM ET | Comments (0)
Later Start For Steelers-Bengals Game
On Sept. 27
By Mark Maske | April 28, 2009; 05:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Madden's Radio Interview
'It's Just Time'
By Mark Maske | April 16, 2009; 03:07 PM ET | Comments (1)
Millen Says Madden 'Changed Football'
'The Guy Is Amazing'
By Mark Maske | April 16, 2009; 02:23 PM ET | Comments (7)
Madden Won't Rejoin Raiders, Agent Says
'No Way'
By Mark Maske | April 16, 2009; 01:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
Collinsworth Named Madden's Successor
On Sunday Night Games
By Mark Maske | April 16, 2009; 12:28 PM ET | Comments (26)
Madden Retires From Broadcasting
At Age 73
By Mark Maske | April 16, 2009; 10:43 AM ET | Comments (77)
NFL Network, Dish Network Settle Dispute
With Multi-Year Deal
By Mark Maske | April 10, 2009; 04:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
Congressman Praises DirecTV Deal
Especially Broadband Option
By Mark Maske | March 24, 2009; 07:46 PM ET | Comments (5)
DirecTV Deal Payable Even in Lockout
$1 Billion Per Season
By Mark Maske | March 24, 2009; 11:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Extends Deal With DirecTV
$1 Billion Per Season
By Mark Maske | March 23, 2009; 06:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
More Talks Between NFL, Comcast
But Little Reported Progress
By Mark Maske | March 9, 2009; 11:55 AM ET | Comments (0)
Gruden on TV at Combine
Working For NFL Network
By Mark Maske | February 18, 2009; 02:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Super Bowl TV Mishap Investigated
Comcast Cooperating With FBI
By Mark Maske | February 12, 2009; 01:55 PM ET | Comments (0)
Jamal Anderson Arrested
On Drug Possession Charges
By Mark Maske | February 8, 2009; 04:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
TV Blackout in Hawaii Lifted For Pro Bowl
Game on NBC Tonight
By Mark Maske | February 8, 2009; 03:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Super Bowl Was Most-Watched Game Ever
Viewership Figure Revised
By Mark Maske | February 3, 2009; 07:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
NBC Had 2nd-Most Super Bowl Viewers
Behind Last Season's Game
By Mark Maske | February 2, 2009; 08:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Ratings Reportedly Down Slightly
But Comparable to '06, '07 Games
By Mark Maske | February 2, 2009; 04:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
NBC Sells Out Super Bowl Ads
Record Ad Revenues For Network
By Mark Maske | January 31, 2009; 05:33 PM ET | Comments (5)
Edwards to TV Studio
Ex-Chiefs Coach Hired by ESPN
By Mark Maske | January 29, 2009; 01:56 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Network Dispute Back Before Judge
FCC Rules Judge's Authority Hasn't Expired
By Mark Maske | January 27, 2009; 07:41 PM ET | Comments (0)
NBC Down to Four Ad Spots Left Unsold
Ebersol Says Rate Won't Be Reduced
By Mark Maske | January 27, 2009; 06:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Millen Back to Super Bowl
As Broadcaster, Not Executive
By Mark Maske | January 5, 2009; 04:21 PM ET | Comments (0)
Big TV Audience For Colts-Chargers Game
Highest Rating For Saturday 1st-Rounder Since '99
By Mark Maske | January 4, 2009; 03:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
Cowher Says He Won't Coach Next Season
Ex-Coach Staying With CBS
By Mark Maske | January 4, 2009; 03:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikings Avoid Local TV Blackout
Two Extensions Needed
By Mark Maske | January 3, 2009; 05:38 PM ET | Comments (0)
Cardinals Avoid TV Blackout
Vikings Get 2nd Extension
By Mark Maske | January 2, 2009; 06:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Another Extension For Cardinals
Team Trying to Avoid TV Blackout
By Mark Maske | January 2, 2009; 10:26 AM ET | Comments (1)
Ticket-Selling Extensions For Cards, Vikes
Extra Day to Avoid TV Blackouts
By Mark Maske | January 1, 2009; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (1)
Rooney Says Cowher Unlikely to Coach
'It Would Surprise Me'
By Mark Maske | December 24, 2008; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (0)
Three Games Moved to 4:15 Starts
Games in Balt., Philly, N.Y. Affected
By Mark Maske | December 22, 2008; 01:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Broncos-Chargers Flexed Next Sunday
AFC West Title on the Line
By Mark Maske | December 21, 2008; 10:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
Coughlin Snubs Barber
Coach Refuses Interview Request
By Mark Maske | December 21, 2008; 10:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Record TV Audience For Giants-Cowboys
Most Viewers For Sunday Night Telecast
By Mark Maske | December 16, 2008; 07:33 PM ET | Comments (1)
Panthers at Giants Flexed on Dec. 21
Chargers-Bucs Loses Night Slot
By Mark Maske | December 9, 2008; 01:47 PM ET | Comments (0)
Raiders Merit 2-D, At Best
TV Experiment Marred by Dreadful Game
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2008; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
Giants-Cowboys on Dec. 14 Not Flexed
Two Games Moved to 4:15
By Mark Maske | November 28, 2008; 11:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
Deion Calls Philly Fans 'Idiotic'
Sanders Tells Them to 'Shut Up'
By Mark Maske | November 28, 2008; 10:14 AM ET | Comments (4)
New Policy Cited For NFL Network Games
Adjustment Means Slightly More Viewers
By Mark Maske | November 24, 2008; 10:47 PM ET | Comments (0)
No Immediate Resolution in FCC Case
Judge Pushes Back 60-Day Timeline
By Mark Maske | November 20, 2008; 03:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bears-Vikes Not Flexed on Nov. 30
Broncos at Jets Moved to 4:15
By Mark Maske | November 17, 2008; 05:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
More Springsteen and the NFL
New Song at Halftime Sunday Night
By Mark Maske | November 12, 2008; 09:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
Colts-Chargers Not Flexed on Nov. 23
Panthers-Falcons Moved to 4:15
By Mark Maske | November 10, 2008; 01:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell Writes to Specter
Defends NFL's TV Policies
By Mark Maske | November 3, 2008; 11:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell Defends TV Policies
Commissioner at Va. Luncheon
By Mark Maske | November 3, 2008; 07:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
Obama, McCain on 'Monday Night Football'
Candidates Agree to Halftime Interviews
By Mark Maske | October 30, 2008; 11:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
Specter, Other Senators Write to Goodell
Lawmakers Express NFL Network Concerns
By Mark Maske | October 29, 2008; 10:48 AM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell Open to New Comcast Talks
Case Headed Before Judge
By Mark Maske | October 16, 2008; 10:27 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Gains Victory in Cable Dispute
FCC Sides With NFL Network Vs. Comcast
By Mark Maske | October 11, 2008; 07:18 PM ET | Comments (3)
Record TV Audience Monday Night
Game Sets Cable Ratings Mark
By Mark Maske | September 16, 2008; 07:01 PM ET | Comments (0)
Cold Shoulder by Roethlisberger
QB Won't Discuss Injury on NBC
By Mark Maske | September 15, 2008; 08:52 AM ET | Comments (3)
Strahan Outspoken on Fox
Says Giants 'Exposed' Pats
By Mark Maske | September 14, 2008; 03:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
All Opening Weekend Games Sold Out
No Local TV Blackouts
By Mark Maske | September 7, 2008; 01:22 PM ET | Comments (1)
Madden Still Surprised Favre Was Traded
Says G.B. Should Have Worked It Out
By Mark Maske | September 4, 2008; 11:51 AM ET | Comments (1)
No Respect For Giants
Collinsworth Says Champs Deserve More
By Mark Maske | September 4, 2008; 10:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
