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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gray Media and the Saints Extend their Broadcasting Partnership for Another Five Years
The broadcast relationship between Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE:GTN), WVUE Fox 8, and the New Orleans Saints has been renewed through the 2029 NFL season. Gray Media and the Saints extend their broadcasting partnership for another five years A satellite dish with a view to the night sky, preparing to receive transmissions. Advertisement Under the deal, all three of the 2025 preseason games will be televised live, and more Saints-related programming will be available on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network and Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE:GTN)'s 15-station Saints Pre-Season Network. The Saints vs. Chargers game on August 10 marks the start of the relationship, which also includes new programming like "The Draft Show LIVE" and "Daily Training Camp Show." The expansion supports Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE:GTN)'s regional leadership through its presence in 113 TV markets across the United States, including 78 with highly regarded stations. Sandy Breland, COO, pointed out how the agreement will improve access to exclusive fan content. Dennis Lauscha, the president of the Saints, noted Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE:GTN)'s history of regional sports broadcasting. WVUE will also produce five weekly shows and the documentary "Waiting on Moore," which will be broadcast on Fox 8 and GCSEN. Thirteen regional TV markets in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are covered by Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE:GTN)'s GCSEN. Advertisement While we acknowledge the potential of GTN as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 High-Growth EV Stocks to Invest In and 13 Best Car Stocks to Buy in 2025. Disclosure. None.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saints partner up with European football team coached by former player Jack Del Rio
This is worth watching. on Wednesday, the New Orleans Saints announced that they have agreed to a "strategic international partnership to grow American football in Europe" with the Paris Musketeers, the latest union between the NFL and the European League of Football (ELF). Saints president Dennis Lauscha spoke about the move in a statement from the team: "We are proud to announce our partnership with the Paris Musketeers, a collaboration that reflects our ongoing commitment to growing the game of football globally. This strategic alliance provides a valuable opportunity to expand the reach of the Saints brand, engage with the French audience, and share the rich tradition and passion of our organization with fans around the world." Advertisement Founded in 2022, the Musketeers went 6-6 in their inaugural season before improving to 10-2 last year, coached by Marc Mattioli; he was hired as the defensive coordinator at Kennesaw State in the fall and replaced by longtime NFL coach Jack Del Rio, whose playing career started with the Saints back in 1985. After he hung up his cleats and took up coaching, Del Rio was hired by then-Saints head coach Mike Ditka in 1997. The Musketeers' regular season kicks off on May 17 from Stade Robert Bobin in Bondoufle, just south of Paris. Musketeers CEO John McKeon also shared a statement on the occasion: "Joining forces with the New Orleans Saints is a significant milestone for our organization. We look forward to collaborating on initiatives that will not only enhance the fan experience but also contribute to the development of American football in France and beyond. One of our first joint initiatives will be the launch of a halftime flag football series with local youth groups at our home games this season." The Saints have been awarded exclusive marketing rights in France, and signs point to them playing a regular season game in the country as soon as 2026; partnering up with a team based out of the nation's capital would go a long way to start developing a following abroad. There are many historic and cultural ties between France and Louisiana so this does stand out as one of the more obvious partnerships the NFL has launched overseas. Stay tuned for details on which events and promotions the Saints and Musketeers are planning. This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: New Orleans Saints, ELF's Paris Musketeers launch 'strategic alliance'
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Saints partner up with European football team coached by former player Jack Del Rio
Saints partner up with European football team coached by former player Jack Del Rio Move lays the groundwork for a Saints game in France as soon as 2026 This is worth watching. on Wednesday, the New Orleans Saints announced that they have agreed to a "strategic international partnership to grow American football in Europe" with the Paris Musketeers, the latest union between the NFL and the European League of Football (ELF). Saints president Dennis Lauscha spoke about the move in a statement from the team: "We are proud to announce our partnership with the Paris Musketeers, a collaboration that reflects our ongoing commitment to growing the game of football globally. This strategic alliance provides a valuable opportunity to expand the reach of the Saints brand, engage with the French audience, and share the rich tradition and passion of our organization with fans around the world." Founded in 2022, the Musketeers went 6-6 in their inaugural season before improving to 10-2 last year, coached by Marc Mattioli; he was hired as the defensive coordinator at Kennesaw State in the fall and replaced by longtime NFL coach Jack Del Rio, whose playing career started with the Saints back in 1985. After he hung up his cleats and took up coaching, Del Rio was hired by then-Saints head coach Mike Ditka in 1997. The Musketeers' regular season kicks off on May 17 from Stade Robert Bobin in Bondoufle, just south of Paris. Musketeers CEO John McKeon also shared a statement on the occasion: "Joining forces with the New Orleans Saints is a significant milestone for our organization. We look forward to collaborating on initiatives that will not only enhance the fan experience but also contribute to the development of American football in France and beyond. One of our first joint initiatives will be the launch of a halftime flag football series with local youth groups at our home games this season." The Saints have been awarded exclusive marketing rights in France, and signs point to them playing a regular season game in the country as soon as 2026; partnering up with a team based out of the nation's capital would go a long way to start developing a following abroad. There are many historic and cultural ties between France and Louisiana so this does stand out as one of the more obvious partnerships the NFL has launched overseas. Stay tuned for details on which events and promotions the Saints and Musketeers are planning.
Reuters
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
New Orleans Pelicans to play Melbourne teams in a first for Australia
MELBOURNE, March 11 (Reuters) - The New Orleans Pelicans will play two Melbourne teams in pre-season games in Melbourne in October, bringing the National Basketball Association (NBA) to Australia for the first time. The Pelicans will play the National Basketball League's (NBL) Melbourne United on October 3 and South East Melbourne Phoenix two days later at Melbourne Park, the leagues announced on Tuesday. "Bringing the Pelicans and NBA to Australia for the first time is a proud milestone," Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha said in a statement. "This is just the beginning of what we hope will be a lasting connection between the Pelicans and the basketball community in Australia." Melbourne United, who have featured NBA players Patty Mills, Andrew Gaze and Matthew Dellavedova on their roster over the years, are currently 1-0 up in the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks. South East Melbourne were an expansion team who entered the NBL in 2019 and lost to the Hawks in the playoff semi-finals this season. More and more Australians are watching the NBA with the country notching the highest viewing figures outside the United States on the league's digital platform in the 2023-24 season. A record 14 Australians, including Mills, Ben Simmons and Joe Ingles, are playing in the NBA this season. "The significance of this announcement for basketball in Australia and the NBL can't be overstated," said NBL Executive Director Larry Kestelman. "Hosting an NBA team in Australia has been a long-held dream for everyone at the NBL, and to see this initiative finally come to fruition after a 15-year journey shows that much can be accomplished when you 'Dream Big'." The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the first National Football League (NFL) regular season game in Australia in 2026, the league announced last month. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks played a regular season baseball double-header in Sydney in 2014, while the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings played pre-season games in Melbourne in 2023.
