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  • WWE Media Rights Contracts From 2019 To 2024 Made Public Via Shareholder Lawsuit
    • WWE Media Rights Contracts From 2019 To 2024 Made Public Via Shareholder Lawsuit
    WWE's previous media rights contracts with NBC Universal and Fox, dated 2019 to 2024, were made public via the shareholder lawsuit....2026
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  • How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
    • How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
    The matchup scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, serves as a primary case study for these shifts. As the center of a "Peacock NBA Monday" doubleheader, this contest is part of what NBC Sports has termed its "Legendary February," a month-long celebration of top-tier athletics including Super Bowl LX and the 2026 Wi...2026
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  • • Message Flashes On Screen During WWE SmackDown Regarding YouTube TV & NBC Universal Dispute
    WWE fans who rely on YouTube TV were met with a special message during the broadcast on September 26. During the 9/26 blue brand show, which aired live from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida at 8/7c on the USA Network in the United States, fans watching on YouTube TV were met with a scrolling […] The post Message Flashes On Screen During WWE SmackDown Regarding YouTube TV & NBC Univers...2025
  • • Mark Shapiro Explains WWE’s Media Strategy With ESPN, Netflix, and CW
    TKO President Mark Shapiro recently spoke with The Varsity about several topics, including WWE’s media rights and the company’s long-standing partnership with Comcast and NBC Universal. This partnership encompasses shows like Saturday Night’s Main Event, RAW, and SmackDown. Shapiro emphasized that the partnership will continue as long as both parties are interested in maintaining...2025
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  • • TKO President Mark Shapiro Addresses Future Of WWE SmackDown On The USA Network
    WWE and Comcast’s relationship continues to run deep. TKO President Mark Shapiro recently spoke with The Varsity and discussed WWE’s current approach to splitting its media rights across multiple outlets. Shapiro emphasized that the company’s decades-long partnership with Comcast and NBC Universal — which includes Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE Raw, and now SmackDown — […] The ...2025
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  • • TKO President Mark Shapiro Says WWE Won’t Leave Comcast As Long As Comcast Wants To Be With Them
    WWE and Comcast (NBC Universal) has had a long-standing history with WWE spanning decades with Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE Raw, and now WWE SmackDown. Speaking on The Varsity, TKO President Mark Shapiro spoke about WWE splitting its media rights across multiple platforms, saying that they will be with Comcast for as long as Comcast … The post TKO President Mark Shapiro Says WWE Wo...2025
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NBC Universal injury and suspension

  • • How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
    2026
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  • LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end
    • LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end
    WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. April 15, 2023 Following up on Freddie Prinze Jr.’s accusation that Seth Rollins went off script when he walked out of the ring on the Raw after WrestleMania, WRKD Wrestling says Seth has “no plans to leave WWE.” Rollins get...2023
  • • NBCUniversal Suspends Dwayne Johnson Deal During Hollywood Strikes
    The ongoing strikes in Hollywood have seen NBC Universal’s Universal Studio Group suspend Dwayne Johnson’s deal. As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, “NBCUniversal’s Universal Studio Group has suspended Lorne Michaels’ […]...2023
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  • • The Linc - The Eagles’ most important non-QB player
    Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/21/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Most important non-QB for every NFC team: Chase Young, Bijan Robinson and more - PFFPhiladelphia Eagles: C Jason Kelce. The Eagles are loaded with star power, yet Jason Kelce is still their best player. In fact, he is the greatest run-blocking center in the PFF era...2023
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  • • Brandel Chamblee fires back at Brooks Koepka coach, LIV Golf Ryder Cup debate rages
    AUSTIN, Texas — Brandel Chamblee during The Golf Channel Bracket Special prior to the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club. | Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR The former PGA Tour player turned Golf Channel analyst did not hold back his thoughts on Twitter blasting Claude Harmon III. The debate over whether or not Brooks Koepka should represent his coun...2023
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  • • WWE Not Part Of NBC And FOX Upfronts, How You Can Support Tony Deppen, More | Fight Size
    Here is your fight size update for Monday, May 15, 2023. - WWE programming was not listed in the FOX Fall Lineup schedule. WWE SmackDown is still scheduled to air on FOX into 2024 when its current media rights deal expires.WWE highlights were shown during the NBC Universal upfronts as part of NBC highlights programming on Peacock. Otherwise, there was no WWE presence at the upfronts as there has ...2023
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  • Tackling Tech: NFL, Investors Examine Faster Cartilage Repair Process
    • Tackling Tech: NFL, Investors Examine Faster Cartilage Repair Process
    You don't need an MD next to your name, or an advanced biology course under your belt, to know that better, faster and smarter are powerful selling points for a sports science company looking to streamline cartilage repair. Fueling Football's Future. Source: GeniusLink This is the message Cartilage Repair Systems LLC of New York, N.Y. brought to the NFL's prestigious "1st & F...2018
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NBC Universal lifestyle

  • • Update On SmackDown On USA Network, Chelsea Green’s Diet, Liv Morgan/Raw, Shocking WWE Moments, SummerSlam
    – WWE has started their promotional push for the upcoming blue brand return to the USA Network. NBC Universal began running commercials this past weekend for the September episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown that is scheduled to air on the USA Network. – Chelsea Green spoke about her routine in terms of diet and […] The post Update On SmackDown On USA Network, Chelsea GreenR...2024
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Timeline

  • 2026
    "The game marks a significant milestone in the NBA's eleven-year, $76 billion media rights deal, where NBC Universal platforms have reclaimed a primary role in basketball distribution."

  • 2025
    "TKO President Mark Shapiro provided some insight into WWE’s ongoing discussions with NBC Universal/Peacock regarding the renewal of their deal for WWE Premium Live Events."

  • 2024
    "(Both NBC and Peacock are under the NBC Universal umbrella."

  • 2023
    "WWE and TKO announced that WWE SmackDown will return to the USA Network beginning in October 2024 as part of a five-year deal between WWE and NBC Universal."

  • 2021
    "The latest, via the New York Post: NBC Universal plans to shutter its sports channel NBCSN by the end of the year, resulting in the NHL having to move its broadcasts to USA Network, the company announced on Friday."

  • 2018
    "At the innovative event, held on Super Bowl weekend and live streamed for those not at the game site, David Anderson met venture capital executives and those from event sponsors Comcast NBC Universal and the Mayo Clinic."

  • 2016
    "“Bentley says he sent a cease and desist letter, which was ignored … so now he’s suing NBC Universal and the producers for trademark infringement."

  • 2015
    "Here's what Seth Winter, executive vice president for ad sales of NBC Universal, had to say about selling out during a conference call, via Lisa Richwine of Reuters, courtesy of Yahoo News, "The game is officially sold out."

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NBC Universal trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • WWE Media Rights Contracts From 2019 To 2024 Made Public Via Shareholder Lawsuit
    2026
  • • How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
    2026
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  • • CW Network Names Senior Vice President Of Sports, Will Oversee WWE NXT
    CW Network named Michael Perman as Senior Vice President of Sports. Perman will "oversee all strategy, programming, and media rights on behalf of CW Sports," which includes WWE NXT. From CW Network: MICHAEL PERMAN NAMED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SPORTS FOR THE CW NETWORK BURBANK, CA (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) - The CW Network today announced that it has named Michael Perman as Senior Vice President of ...2025
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  • • Freddie Prinze Jr. Provides Update On His Promotion, Says He's Looking To Work With Other Companies
    Freddie Prinze Jr. has had some setbacks. In recent years, Freddie Prinze Jr. has been trying to start his own wrestling promotion. He has previously commented on having talks with networks, but he has yet to land a deal. Speaking on his Wrestling with Freddie podcast, Freddie Prinze Jr. looked back on the past year and noted that he had met with multiple companies about his planned wrestling prom...2024
  • Janel Grant’s reps ask WWE to waive NDAs with other McMahon accusers
    • Janel Grant’s reps ask WWE to waive NDAs with other McMahon accusers
    WWE.com Last night (Oct. 9), an attorney representing Janel Grant emailed those representing WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis requesting they not enforce nondisclosure agreements with other former & current WWE employees & contractors. This is, of course, related to Grant’s lawsuit accusing McMahon & Laurinaitis of abusing the former WWE employee and the company of allowing a cultu...2024
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  • NFL insists streaming-exclusive playoff games are good for fans
    • NFL insists streaming-exclusive playoff games are good for fans
    Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images “Our fans want this” says NFL about streaming playoff games. The NFL streamed a Wild Card playoff game this January, and the shock around the media landscape was palpable. Making people sign up, turn over personal information, and pay for an NFL playoff game was a first, but it won’t be the last. While the NFL has previously hosted playoff games on cable...2024
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  • • LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end
    2023
  • TKO Group Holdings Inks Five-Year Deal for WWE SmackDown’s Return to NBC Universal and USA Network
    • TKO Group Holdings Inks Five-Year Deal for WWE SmackDown’s Return to NBC Universal and USA Network
    In an announcement that has sent the wrestling world into a frenzy, TKO Group Holdings has disclosed its recent signing of a new television contract with NBC Universal. The contract heralds the much-anticipated return of the WWE Friday Night SmackDown series on the USA Network in October 2024. This isn’t just a comeback, folks — […] The post TKO Group Holdings Inks Five-Year Dea...2023
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  • • How WWE SmackDown Move to USA Network Could Impact AEW and IMPACT
    After undergoing significant transformations, including a merger with UFC under the TKO Group, WWE is poised for further evolution. TKO Group and NBC Universal have recently announced a new five-year contract that will bring SmackDown back to the USA Network starting in October 2024. Alongside this move, WWE will also...2023
  • • The Linc - The Eagles’ most important non-QB player
    2023
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NBC Universal stats and results

  • • How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
    2026
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  • • NFL insists streaming-exclusive playoff games are good for fans
    2024
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  • • The Linc - The Eagles’ most important non-QB player
    2023
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  • • NBC plans to shut down the NBC Sports Network TV channel
    There are all sorts of shifts happening in the world of TV and digital streaming. The latest, via the New York Post: NBC Universal plans to shutter its sports channel NBCSN by the end of the year, resulting in the NHL having to move its broadcasts to USA Network, the company announced on Friday. The … Continue reading "NBC plans to shut down the NBC Sports Network TV channel"...2021
  • • Tackling Tech: NFL, Investors Examine Faster Cartilage Repair Process
    2018
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NBC Universal parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
    2026
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  • • Freddie Prinze Jr. Provides Update On His Promotion, Says He's Looking To Work With Other Companies
    2024
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  • • LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end
    2023
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  • • The Linc - The Eagles’ most important non-QB player
    2023
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  • • Chase Elliott to Be Featured in Doc on Peacock
    One day after a NASCAR Cup Series playoffs documentary was announced to air next year, another documentary about Chase Elliott is set to stream on Peacock this August, according to a press release from NBC Universal. The show, hosted by Dale Earnhardt Jr., is titled CHASE and looks into Elliott’s interests and love of racing. His father ... Read more...2021
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Top NBC Universal news

  • • NFL insists streaming-exclusive playoff games are good for fans
    2024
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  • • WWE SmackDown Returning To USA Network In October 2024 As Part Of Five-Year Deal
    WWE SmackDown is headed back to USA Network. WWE and TKO announced that WWE SmackDown will return to the USA Network beginning in October 2024 as part of a five-year deal between WWE and NBC Universal. WWE will also air four primetime specials per year on NBC. It is noted that the show will remain on Friday nights. WWE SmackDown currently airs on FOX, which has been the home of the brand since Oc...2023
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  • • WWE Discussing New Sets For RAW & SmackDown Amid TV Rights Talks
    WWE is in the middle of television talks to find homes for RAW and SmackDown. They may leave NBC Universal and FOX if they can’t come to an agreement, and ......2023
  • • WWE Virtually Absent From NBC Universal Upfront Presentation
    WWE is in the middle of talking with networks about their next set of television rights deals. That being said, NXT might not be a priority for NBCU at this ......2023
  • • Strong Indication That WWE Might Move RAW From Monday Nights
    WWE has been hashing out details concerning their media rights for a while now, particularly regarding SmackDown's place on FOX. However, WWE has now confirmed via a press release that SmackDown will transition back to the USA Network. According to the release, TKO Group and NBC Universal have settled on...2023
  • Mark Shapiro Reveals Multiple Partners Could Be At Play for WWE PLE Rights
    • Mark Shapiro Reveals Multiple Partners Could Be At Play for WWE PLE Rights
    TKO President Mark Shapiro provided some insight into WWE’s ongoing discussions with NBC Universal/Peacock regarding the renewal of their deal for WWE Premium Live Events. Speaking at the JP Morgan ......2025
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  • WWE SmackDown Returning To The USA Network In October 2024
    • WWE SmackDown Returning To The USA Network In October 2024
    WWE SmackDown is leaving its home on FOX to return to the NBC Universal owned USA Network....2023
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  • • LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end
    2023
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NBC Universal schedule, game

  • • How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
    2026
  • • CW Network Names Senior Vice President Of Sports, Will Oversee WWE NXT
    2025
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  • • WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event returning to NBC from site of first-ever SNME, details on schedule under new TV deal
    WWE formally announced details of the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event to its programming schedule as part of its new deal with NBC Universal. While WWE Smackdown leaving the widely-available free broadcast platform Fox [...]...2024
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  • • Update On SmackDown On USA Network, Chelsea Green’s Diet, Liv Morgan/Raw, Shocking WWE Moments, SummerSlam
    2024
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  • • NFL insists streaming-exclusive playoff games are good for fans
    2024
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  • • Warner Bros. Discovery Not Likely To Get WWE RAW’s Rights, Turned Down Nick Khan Pitch
    Networks in the running to secure the media rights to WWE RAW  include Disney, Amazon, NBC Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that FX (owned by Disney) is currently believed to be the most likely network to get it starting in 2024. In regards to WBD being a […] The post Warner Bros. Discovery Not Likely To Get WWE RAW’s Rights, T...2023
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  • • LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end
    2023
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  • WWE Smackdown Returns to USA Network: A Massive $1.435 Billion Deal with NBC Universal and TKO Group
    • WWE Smackdown Returns to USA Network: A Massive $1.435 Billion Deal with NBC Universal and TKO Group
    The pro wrestling world buzzed with excitement as TKO Group Holdings declared a colossal deal for the WWE Friday Night SmackDown series. As per the announcement, starting from October 2024, fans can rekindle their Friday night wrestling memories with the show, this time airing on USA Network, a part of NBC Universal. Furthermore, the deal […] The post WWE Smackdown Returns to USA Network: A ...2023
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  • • How WWE SmackDown Move to USA Network Could Impact AEW and IMPACT
    2023
  • • WWE Smackdown leaving Fox and returning to USA Network in 2024, four NBC Network specials also part of new five year deal
    WWE and NBC Universal announced this morning that WWE Smackdown will be leaving Fox broadcast network and returning to USA Network on basic cable starting in October 2024. Smackdown moved to Fox in the fall [...]...2023
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NBC Universal rumors, scandals

  • • Janel Grant’s reps ask WWE to waive NDAs with other McMahon accusers
    2024
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  • • WWE SmackDown To Return To USA Network On September 13
    WWE SmackDown returning to USA Network in September. According to a press release from NBC Universal, WWE SmackDown will begin on USA Network on Friday, September 13. WWE and USA Network agreed to a five-year deal in September 2023 for USA to air SmackDown after its deal with FOX expires. The original press release had SmackDown list as returning to USA Network in October 2024. From NBC Univers...2024
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  • • LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end
    2023
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  • • WWE Smackdown Returns to USA Network: A Massive $1.435 Billion Deal with NBC Universal and TKO Group
    2023
  • • The Linc - The Eagles’ most important non-QB player
    2023
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  • • Report: Former NFL OL suing 'Biggest Loser' over logo
    Former NFL offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley is reportedly suing NBC’s hit weight loss show “The Biggest Loser.” Bentley is accusing the show of ripping off his personal logo, per TMZ. “Bentley says he sent a cease and desist letter, which was ignored … so now he’s suing NBC Universal and the producers for trademark infringement. He wants the logo changed, and a cut of the revenue ‘Loser’ made ...2016

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