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Disney Renews Interest In Buying Fox Assets; Comcast In The Hunt

Disney has "re-engaged in discussions" with Fox to purchase some of its assets, and Comcast "remains in the mix, with deal talks gaining momentum," according to sources. Sources said that Fox News, the Fox broadcast network and FS1 "aren't expected to be sold in any transaction." Sources added that Fox Exec Chair Rupert Murdoch and his family "expect to make a decision by year's end on whether to pursue a transaction" (WSJ.com, 12/2). Meanwhile, Comcast is "keenly interested" in Fox' RSNs and 39% stake in Sky as well as its "pay-TV service in India" (LATIMES.com, 12/2).

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 7, 2024

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Learfield's Cory Moss, MASN/ESPN's Ben McDonald, and Canelo

On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp has two Big Get interviews. The first is with Learfield's Cory Moss as he talks about his company’s collaboration on EA Sports College Football. Later in the show, we hear from MASN/ESPN baseball analyst Ben McDonald on how he sees the college and professional baseball scene shaking out. SBJ’s Adam Stern shares his thoughts on the upcoming Canelo-Mungia bout on Prime Video and DAZN.

SBJ I Factor: Molly Mazzolini

SBJ I Factor features an interview with Molly Mazzolini. Elevate's Senior Operating Advisor – Design + Strategic Alliances chats with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about the power of taking chances. Mazzolini is a member of the SBJ Game Changers Class of 2016. She shares stories of her career including co-founding sports design consultancy Infinite Scale career journey and how a chance encounter while working at a stationery store launched her career in the sports industry. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards.

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