Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers
The womenโs NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the menโs title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark.
Iowa-UConn women's Final Four semifinal most-watched hoops game in ESPN history; 14.2M avg. viewers
Iowaโs 71-69 victory over UConn at the womenโs Final Four on Friday night averaged 14.2 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-viewed womenโs basketball game on record and the largest audience for an ESPN basketball broadcast.
Judge expects ruling on jurisdiction, broadcasting rights in ACC-Florida State fight before April 9
The Atlantic Coast Conference and Florida State squared off in a courtroom for the first time Friday, following the member schoolโs push to exit the conference for a more lucrative landing spot elsewhere.
ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say
Two people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season.
Court stormings come in waves after Caitlin Clark incident. Expert says stiffer penalties are needed
Fans storming the court after big wins in college basketball and the safety risks associated with that have received more scrutiny in the week since Iowa star Caitlin Clark collided with an Ohio State fan after the Buckeyesโ upset of the Hawkeyes in Columbus.
Disney, Spectrum direct customers to other TV services as dispute keeping ESPN off air continues
A business dispute that has pulled ESPN and other Disney-owned companies off the air for nearly 15 million cable TV subscribers continues, with both companies taking the unusual step of directing customers to look elsewhere for their favorite networks.
Jury: NCAA not liable in ex-Grand Valley quarterback's death
An Indiana jury has found the NCAA not liable in the death of former Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen Finnerty, whose widow accused the college sports governing body of failing to warn athletes about the risks of head injuries while playing football.
University of Houston ranked 2nd in the country in ESPNโs early poll for next college hoops season
The college basketball season just ended, but itโs never too early to dream about next seasonโs possibilities, especially with such a bright future expected for University of Houston menโs basketball!