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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 32 MIN

The World Cup rolls on, Versant adds another property, and Netflix takes a swing at the Home Run Derby

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On this week's pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Josh Carpenter reflect on the massive viewership around the World Cup quarterfinals, as well as Bundesliga's shift away from ESPN. We look back at Netflix's debut around MLB's Home Run Derby, and Chicago Sports Network's Mike McCarthy joins the pod to talk RSNs.  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this week's pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Josh Carpenter reflect on the massive viewership around the World Cup quarterfinals, as well as Bundesliga's shift away from ESPN. We look back at Netflix's debut around MLB's Home Run Derby, and Chicago Sports Network's Mike McCarthy joins the pod to talk RSNs.

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