The UFC's Next Media Rights Deal + Netflix Cancels Break Point, Fox Adds Friday Night CFB, And Caitlin Clark Collects Another Trophy
Mar 12, 2024
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In this podcast, they discuss the UFC's next media rights deal and Netflix canceling Break Point. They also cover Fox's addition of Friday night college football games and highlight the accomplishments of athlete Caitlin Clark.
Netflix canceled 'Break Point' due to poor ratings and lack of viewers' interest.
Fox's decision to air Friday night college football games impacts high school football and raises concerns about the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
Deep dives
Netflix Ends Breakpoint After Season Two
Netflix recently announced the end of the docu-series 'Breakpoint' after its second season due to poor ratings, ranking 617th in popularity on the platform. Despite being similar to successful shows like 'Drive to Survive' and 'Full Swing', 'Breakpoint' failed to capture viewers' interest. The reported lack of access for producers from Netflix and Box to Box Films affected its success.
Fox Broadcasting Friday Night College Football Games
Fox revealed plans to air college football games every Friday night starting in 2024, creating five consecutive days of prime time football. This decision was driven by the loss of WWE Smackdown's rights on Friday nights and the enhanced college football inventory due to Big 10 and Big 12 expansions. The impact of this on high school football, restricted by the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, raises concerns.
Brit Reid's Early Release from Prison
Brit Reid, son of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, was released from prison after serving only 16 months of a three-year sentence following a drunk driving incident that left several injured, including a five-year-old girl in a coma. Speculation surrounds the circumstances of his release, with questions of preferential treatment due to familial ties. The incident highlights issues of accountability and fairness in the legal system.
Today’s podcast includes a breakdown of the UFC’s next media rights deal. We’ll also touch on Netflix canceling Break Point, Fox scheduling Friday night football games, and, of course, Caitlin Clark. Enjoy!
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