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Looks like Diamond dropped their lawsuit trying to block the Phoenix Suns from going OTA:

I think these games were previously on regional sports networks (re: not on ABC/any ESPN network, including the ACC Network).

Jonathan Martin, previously of KRIV, is joining WXIA: https://tvnewscheck.com/journalism/article/jonathan-martin-joins-wxia-atlanta-as-4-p-m-anchor/ Of note is that he's anchoring a new 4PM newscast that's starting in September.

WNCN NBC 17 News at 5:30 AM (7/16/99):

Well just now DirecTV has indeed pulled Nexstar stations and NewsNation: https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/nexstar-directv-blackout-newsnation-contract-1235660174/

Update: They've been yanked. https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/nexstar-directv-blackout-newsnation-contract-1235660174/

KFSN is launching a 3PM newscast in September and will join the other California O&O's in airing World News Tonight at 3:30: https://abc30.com/abc30-live-at-3-action-news-new-show-vanessa-vasconcelos/13432962/

And here's one known layoff:

NBC News Sunrise from July 16, 1999, anchored by Lori Stokes:

KJZZ are getting back the Utah Jazz:

Former KSTP reporter Crystal Bui released a tell-all book that doesn't put the station in a flattering light: https://www.startribune.com/former-kstp-tv-reporter-accuses-station-of-sexism-and-unsafe-practices/600283682/?refresh=true

Spotted on WABC this morning.

The WPIX 75th anniversary special:

A slew of CTV layoffs as part of broader Bell Media budget cuts:

The CW picked up Inside the NFL:

They didn't say anything in the release about paying extra for the add-on with the Tennis Channel.

WHDH's sports director is leaving:

A nightly 7PM sports show was added this past week, with onetime Met Nelson Figueroa as a co-host: https://pix11.com/sports/ny-sports-nation-nightly/former-new-york-mets-player-nelson-figueroa-joins-pix11-sports/

KGO starts at 5am. Plus WFXT moved from 4-10 to 5-11 during the pandemic (they've since restored 4:30).

Michelle Rotella (who usually splits the PM slots) is on maternity leave. In fact, she just gave birth: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/michelle-rotella-welcomes-baby-girl-alexia-celeste/3568713/

Sam Zell, onetime owner of the Tribune Company, dead at 81: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-18/sam-zell-billionaire-investor-called-grave-dancer-dies-at-81

An NFL Wild Card game next season will be exclusively on Peacock (outside of the markets of the teams in the game):

This seems embarrassing:

Well LIV was cut off in progress across seemingly every CW affiliate: