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Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Why the New NBA Deal Is So Weird. Plus, How Sports Rights Actually Work.

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Sports Broadcasting Dominance

The NFL dominates US TV programs with 93 out of the top 100 most viewed shows being NFL games. It represents a shared reality in media. The NBA is significantly behind the NFL in popularity, yet its upcoming $76 billion deal signifies remarkable growth as it surpasses the current deal by 2.5 times.

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