The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reports that executives for Fox Sports are pleased with the upswing of Fox Sports 1. Although its miles away from competing with ESPN, trends seen by execs point to a promising future. The article is premised upon the comparison that FS1 has done much better than its predecessor, the […]
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TUF Nations Episode 7: 161,000 viewers
TUF Nations Episode 7 which aired on Fox Sports 2 on Wednesday received an average of 161,000 viewers per Nielsen sources. TUF Nations: Australia vs. Canada Episode 1: 371,000 viewers Episode 2: 253,000 viewers Episode 3: 107,000 viewers Episode 4: 384,000 viewers Episode 5: 187,000 viewers Episode 6: 78,000 viewers Episode 7: 161,000 viewers Payout […]
Vitor Belfort out of UFC 173 title bout after NSAC TRT ban
Earlier in the day, the Nevada State Athletic Commission banned therapeutic use exemptions for testosterone treatment therapy (TRT), just a few hours after that announcement was made, UFC teased a big announcement would be aired on FOX Sports Live tonight. Fox Sports Live reported that Vitor Belfort would not be applying for a Nevada license […]
NSAC Bans TRT, UFC Issues Statement
Earlier today, the Nevada State Athletic Commission motioned to ban the practice of issuing therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) for the often questioned testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in the state, which would impact many notable fighters in the UFC. The UFC supported the decision and issued the following statement: “The Ultimate Fighting Championship fully supports the […]
FOX Sports 1 Releases 2014 MLB Schedule, UFCs Impact?
Today, FOX released their upcoming MLB on FOX 2014 schedule, which will occupy many upcoming Saturdays for the next few months. Will this impact UFC programming on Saturday nights? 2014 FOX SPORTS/FOX SPORTS 1 MLB REGULAR-SEASON BROADCAST SCHEDULE (Note: Schedule Subject to Change – Times Refer to On-Air) Saturday, April 5 1:00 PM ET – FOX […]