SportsWrap Spotlight: Tony Dungy Out at NBC, NFL Media Rights Battle & RSN Future | Andrew Marchand

In this edition of the SportsWrap Spotlight, Jason Page and Sam Yarnell are joined by Andrew Marchand, sports media insider for The Athletic, to break down the biggest stories shaping the sports media landscape. We start with the news that Tony Dungy is officially out at NBC’s Sunday Night Football, examining what the move says about the future of NBC Sports and the broader sports broadcasting environment. The conversation expands to the major issues driving the next era of sports media, including: 📺 The future of the NFL’s next media rights deal and which networks or streaming platforms may compete for play-by-play rights 📡 The FCC’s potential involvement in NFL streaming practices and how that could affect the next TV contract 🎙️ The high-stakes competition for NFL news scoops between insiders like Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport ⚾ MLB teams beginning to produce and distribute their own broadcasts without regional sports networks 📉 Whether RSNs are nearing the end of their relevance outside a few major markets 📊 How ESPN is managing Stephen A. Smith’s expanding media presence and projects If you want to understand where sports media is headed, this conversation with one of the industry’s top reporters is a must-listen. Subscribe to the SportsWrap with Jason Page Podcast for daily episodes and exclusive SportsWrap Spotlight interviews. SportsWrap w/Jason Page airs across the United States & Canada on over 270 affiliates.Check your local listings for time and schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.