
(Front Office Sports 12.20, 12.20, Brenkus/Twitter 12.While fuboTV has locals in many markets, it does not offer CBS, FOX, and NBC in every market.

… Former Sports Science host John Brenkus teased the show’s imminent return, “but not to ESPN,” on Twitter. The move comes after Paramount’s 2021 deal for Australia’s top flight men’s and women’s soccer leagues.

… Paramount makes a seven-year, $1 billion bid for Australia’s domestic cricket rights. Wells Fargo analyst Steve Cahall observed that as Disney moves more towards an IP based portfolio, an ESPN spinoff becomes more likely. (Apple 12.20) Plus: ESPN spinoff rumor, Paramount cricket bid, Sports Science return All MLS matches can be found on Apple’s MLS Season Pass, although nearly 40% of the regular season games will be shown without a paywall on Apple TV. A month long tournament featuring all 47 MLS and Liga MX clubs, MLS will resume regular season action on August 20. Starting July 15, the MLS season will take an extended break for the all-new Leagues Cup. The final match day - “Decision Day” - occurs on October 21. The MLS All-Star Game will take place on Wednesday, July 19, although the opponent has yet to be announced. Major League Soccer released its 2023 schedule this week, with the “MLS is Back” opening weekend set for February 25 - the earliest start ever for an MLS season. (Front Office Sports 12.23) MLS releases 2023 schedule Both Siciliano and Hanson are employees of NFL Network and no decision has been made on who will host the remaining RedZone show in 2023, though Front Office Sports reported that Hanson should be considered the favorite. Both versions have become popular, especially as fantasy sports and sports betting have taken off.

The NFL Network version, hosted by Scott Hanson, debuted four years later. DirecTV’s Red Zone, hosted by Andrew Siciliano, launched in 2005.
