FS1, the popular sports network, is undergoing a significant shakeup in its morning show lineup following the departure of Skip Bayless earlier this summer. According to a report from the New York Post, FS1 will introduce a new morning show called „Breakfast Ball“ from 8 to 10 AM ET. The show will be hosted by Craig Carton, a former WFAN host and current host of „The Carton Show.“ Joining Carton will be former Chicago radio host Danny Parkins and former NFL star Mark Schlereth. This new show aims to bring a fresh perspective and engaging content to viewers during the morning hours.
In the 10 AM to 12 PM ET time slot previously occupied by Bayless‘ „Undisputed,“ FS1 will debut „The Facility.“ This show will feature a lineup of NFL notables including Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Chase Daniel, and James Jones. The afternoon lineup on FS1 will remain unchanged, with „The Herd“ airing from 12 to 3 PM ET and „First Things First“ following from 3 to 5 PM ET. The evening show „Speak“ will continue to be hosted by Joy Taylor and will feature former „Undisputed“ panelists Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce. These changes in the morning show lineup indicate FS1’s commitment to providing diverse and engaging sports content to its viewers.
In other sports broadcasting news, TNT Sports recently announced its broadcasting team for truTV’s coverage of Mountain West Conference football. This marks the first time a Turner Sports property has aired college football since 2006. The lead team for the broadcasts will consist of play-by-play commentator Ari Wolfe, analyst Darius Walker, and sideline reporter Jared Greenberg. Additionally, the studio coverage will be hosted by Adam Lefkoe, with former NFL veterans Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes, and Victor Cruz serving as panelists. This new broadcasting team is sure to bring insightful analysis and exciting coverage to viewers of Mountain West Conference football games on truTV.
On the streaming front, NBC’s Peacock service saw a significant increase in subscribers during the first week of the Paris Olympics this summer. According to Sportico, Peacock added 2.8 million subscribers in the first six days of the Olympics, bringing its total subscriber count to 33 million. This surge in subscribers can be attributed to the exclusive live sporting events that Peacock offers, including NFL games and select college football matchups. With the upcoming football season and more exclusive content on the horizon, Peacock is poised to continue its growth and attract even more subscribers in the future.
Lastly, former NBA guard Jamal Crawford announced that he is currently a TV „free agent“ and not signed to any network for the upcoming NBA season. Crawford has been a part of the TNT studio team for the past three seasons and joined the broadcast team during the recent playoffs. With the NBA set to introduce new media partners in 2025, including NBC and Amazon, there are sure to be opportunities for Crawford to continue his broadcasting career. Fans can look forward to seeing Crawford bring his insights and expertise to future NBA broadcasts as he explores his options in the world of sports media.