CBS’ Super Bowl Lviii and Disney+/ESPN+ animated Toy Story Funday Football were the top scorers with three wins each at the 45th annual Sports Emmy Awards, which were handed out tonight at Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan.
Four other programs tied with two statuettes apiece at the ceremony hosted by The Kid Mero: NFL Networks’ perennial trophy hog NFL 360, Apple TV+’s Super League: The War for Football, Golf Channel’s Unredeemable and HBO’s now-wrapped Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.
See the full list of winners recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences below.
Longtime NFL studio host James Brown received the Sports Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as “a significant influence and a consistent presence in sports broadcasting,” Sharp said. He has anchored pro football pregame shows including The NFL Today, NFL on Fox and Inside the NFL and has hosted the Super Bowl a record 12 times.
Four other programs tied with two statuettes apiece at the ceremony hosted by The Kid Mero: NFL Networks’ perennial trophy hog NFL 360, Apple TV+’s Super League: The War for Football, Golf Channel’s Unredeemable and HBO’s now-wrapped Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.
See the full list of winners recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences below.
Longtime NFL studio host James Brown received the Sports Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as “a significant influence and a consistent presence in sports broadcasting,” Sharp said. He has anchored pro football pregame shows including The NFL Today, NFL on Fox and Inside the NFL and has hosted the Super Bowl a record 12 times.
- 5/22/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has confirmed a major shakeup is happening on the fan-favorite show The NFL Today. Two icons that have appeared on the program for years won’t be returning in the fall. Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms won’t be returning later this year after the summer break. Both long-time sports commentators are moving on to different things, although fans are sad to see them go. Keep reading to see what’s next for Esiason and Simms, plus who is going to take their spot on The NFL Today.
Two NFL Icons Leaving CBS Sports
Boomer Esiason was the first to break the news on his morning radio show Boomer and Gio. The former NFL quarterback said, “For the last two months, you know, I’ve been trying to figure out what I wanted to do and where I want to be. I am stepping away from The NFL Today on CBS,...
Two NFL Icons Leaving CBS Sports
Boomer Esiason was the first to break the news on his morning radio show Boomer and Gio. The former NFL quarterback said, “For the last two months, you know, I’ve been trying to figure out what I wanted to do and where I want to be. I am stepping away from The NFL Today on CBS,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
A few days after an NFL draft that featured a run on first-round quarterbacks, CBS is making some Qb changes at its long-running NFL Today studio show.
Matt Ryan, a former league Mvp who was a game analyst for the network last year, will move to the pregame desk for the 2024 season, joining James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt. Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason are leaving the show.
“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson said in a statement. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew, and we’re excited to see him entertain NFL fans and share his passion, insight and perspective alongside Jb, Nate, Coach and JJ.”
Esiason, also a former NFL Mvp,...
Matt Ryan, a former league Mvp who was a game analyst for the network last year, will move to the pregame desk for the 2024 season, joining James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt. Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason are leaving the show.
“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson said in a statement. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew, and we’re excited to see him entertain NFL fans and share his passion, insight and perspective alongside Jb, Nate, Coach and JJ.”
Esiason, also a former NFL Mvp,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A shake-up on The NFL Today. Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms are both leaving the longrunning CBS pregame show, with Matt Ryan set to join fellow co-hosts James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt, the network confirmed
Esiason announced the news Monday morning on his Wfan radio show, saying that his 22-year run had come to an end.
“More their decision than maybe mine,” Esiason said, mentioning the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas as his “swan song.”
Simms revealed the news Monday on X. “Great 26 yrs run with CBS Sports,” Simms wrote. “Even though that part of my career is over I look forward to what is next..”
Simms served as lead game analyst for nearly 20 years before transitioning to the studio.
Esiason, The NFL Today’s longest-tenured analyst, will remain with the Boomer and Gio Show on the CBS Sports Network, CBS announced.
“Phil and Boomer set...
Esiason announced the news Monday morning on his Wfan radio show, saying that his 22-year run had come to an end.
“More their decision than maybe mine,” Esiason said, mentioning the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas as his “swan song.”
Simms revealed the news Monday on X. “Great 26 yrs run with CBS Sports,” Simms wrote. “Even though that part of my career is over I look forward to what is next..”
Simms served as lead game analyst for nearly 20 years before transitioning to the studio.
Esiason, The NFL Today’s longest-tenured analyst, will remain with the Boomer and Gio Show on the CBS Sports Network, CBS announced.
“Phil and Boomer set...
- 4/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will not return to The NFL Today this fall, the sports commentators announced Monday.
Former quarterback Esiason broke his news on his Wfan morning radio show Boomer and Gio.
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“For the last two months, you know, I’ve been trying to figure out what I wanted to do and where I want to be,” he said.
Former quarterback Esiason broke his news on his Wfan morning radio show Boomer and Gio.
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“For the last two months, you know, I’ve been trying to figure out what I wanted to do and where I want to be,” he said.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will exit CBS’ long-running “The NFL Today” studio show as part of a revamp that brings former star quarterback Matt Ryan into the program’s line-up.
When viewers next tune in to the show as the NFL season kicks off this fall, they will see Ryan, known mostly for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, paired with James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt. The programming maneuvers have long been expected, but they are the first at CBS Sports under David Berson, who recently took the reins of the Paramount Global unit.
“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” said Berson, in a statement. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew and we’re excited to see him...
When viewers next tune in to the show as the NFL season kicks off this fall, they will see Ryan, known mostly for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, paired with James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt. The programming maneuvers have long been expected, but they are the first at CBS Sports under David Berson, who recently took the reins of the Paramount Global unit.
“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” said Berson, in a statement. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew and we’re excited to see him...
- 4/29/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Veteran Paramount Global ad exec Ryan Briganti has been tapped as the company’s head of sports ad sales, replacing John Bogusz, who recently retired.
Paramount Advertising chief John Halley announced the appointment in a memo to staffers. (Read it below.)
In his new role, Briganti will lead ad sales and partnerships across all CBS Sports platforms, including CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and all digital and social.
Bogusz had held the post, including a stint at CBS Corp. before it merged with Viacom in 2019 to create what is now Paramount Global. He announced his retirement last month, capping a 26-year run at the company.
Briganti also had been at CBS, working under Bogusz, and then became SVP of Sports Sales after the merger of CBS and Viacom. He has spent 16 years at CBS and Paramount, with an agency background prior to that.
Sports...
Paramount Advertising chief John Halley announced the appointment in a memo to staffers. (Read it below.)
In his new role, Briganti will lead ad sales and partnerships across all CBS Sports platforms, including CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and all digital and social.
Bogusz had held the post, including a stint at CBS Corp. before it merged with Viacom in 2019 to create what is now Paramount Global. He announced his retirement last month, capping a 26-year run at the company.
Briganti also had been at CBS, working under Bogusz, and then became SVP of Sports Sales after the merger of CBS and Viacom. He has spent 16 years at CBS and Paramount, with an agency background prior to that.
Sports...
- 4/16/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Advertising has found its new sports ad sales chief.
The company has promoted Ryan Briganti to head of sports, overseeing all advertising across CBS Sports platforms. John Halley, president of Paramount Advertising, announced the promotion to staff Tuesday.
“Ryan will report to me and work very closely with David Berson and the entire CBS Sports management team to deliver the most premium, scaled, and seamlessly integrated campaigns in the Sports category,” Halley wrote in a memo. “He will partner across Paramount to lead the charge across our unrivaled portfolio of marquee sports, including the National Football League, Big Ten Football, March Madness, PGA Tour, PGA Championship and UEFA Champions League.”
Briganti was most recently senior VP of ad sales for CBS Sports and CBS Sports Digital, and has been with the company for 16 years.
“The track record says it all,” Halley added. “Ryan’s leadership negotiating sales for a...
The company has promoted Ryan Briganti to head of sports, overseeing all advertising across CBS Sports platforms. John Halley, president of Paramount Advertising, announced the promotion to staff Tuesday.
“Ryan will report to me and work very closely with David Berson and the entire CBS Sports management team to deliver the most premium, scaled, and seamlessly integrated campaigns in the Sports category,” Halley wrote in a memo. “He will partner across Paramount to lead the charge across our unrivaled portfolio of marquee sports, including the National Football League, Big Ten Football, March Madness, PGA Tour, PGA Championship and UEFA Champions League.”
Briganti was most recently senior VP of ad sales for CBS Sports and CBS Sports Digital, and has been with the company for 16 years.
“The track record says it all,” Halley added. “Ryan’s leadership negotiating sales for a...
- 4/16/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When the Kansas City Chiefs scored the winning touchdown during a historic overtime nail-biter at the Super Bowl on Sunday, viewers were on the edge of their seats — including none other than SpongeBob Squarepants and his best friend, Patrick Star. An unlikely pair to have anything to do with one of the biggest sporting events of the year, one might think, but the beloved animated characters turned out to be the breakout sports commentators of the night. In a Super Bowl and Nickelodeon first, the network, owned by ViacomCBS, tapped SpongeBob and Patrick,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
Long-time CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus is retiring.
McManus, who has held his current post since 2011, will step down in April 2024, following CBS’ coverage of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. David Berson, president of CBS Sports for the past 10 years, will move into the top role as president and CEO of the division.
“Sean is a first-ballot, hall of fame executive who has masterfully managed all aspects of CBS Sports for 27 years and helped guide us through a transformative era in sports television,” CBS president and CEO George Cheeks said in a statement. “His achievements here and the culture of excellence he established for CBS Sports — on screen and off — will benefit CBS and Paramount Global long into the future.”
McManus, who also headed CBS News from 2005-10, joined CBS Sports as its president in 1996. He was a key player in bringing the NFL back to CBS in 1998 after...
McManus, who has held his current post since 2011, will step down in April 2024, following CBS’ coverage of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. David Berson, president of CBS Sports for the past 10 years, will move into the top role as president and CEO of the division.
“Sean is a first-ballot, hall of fame executive who has masterfully managed all aspects of CBS Sports for 27 years and helped guide us through a transformative era in sports television,” CBS president and CEO George Cheeks said in a statement. “His achievements here and the culture of excellence he established for CBS Sports — on screen and off — will benefit CBS and Paramount Global long into the future.”
McManus, who also headed CBS News from 2005-10, joined CBS Sports as its president in 1996. He was a key player in bringing the NFL back to CBS in 1998 after...
- 9/26/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus will retire in April 2024 after a 27-year run leading the division.
McManus, who joined CBS Sports as its president in 1996, has been responsible for the company’s reacquisition of the National Football League rights in 1998 as well as subsequent deals with the NFL, NCAA, Big Ten, PGA Tour, UEFA, PGA of America, SEC and the Masters. He served concurrently as president of CBS News and Sports for more than five years prior to being named chairman in 2011 and is only the second person to hold both division titles simultaneously at a network.
“Leading CBS Sports has been an honor and I have been so fortunate to work with the most talented team in sports media, along with our incredible partners, for nearly three decades. It has been a fantastic run and the thrill of a lifetime,” said McManus said in a statement. “I am pleased...
McManus, who joined CBS Sports as its president in 1996, has been responsible for the company’s reacquisition of the National Football League rights in 1998 as well as subsequent deals with the NFL, NCAA, Big Ten, PGA Tour, UEFA, PGA of America, SEC and the Masters. He served concurrently as president of CBS News and Sports for more than five years prior to being named chairman in 2011 and is only the second person to hold both division titles simultaneously at a network.
“Leading CBS Sports has been an honor and I have been so fortunate to work with the most talented team in sports media, along with our incredible partners, for nearly three decades. It has been a fantastic run and the thrill of a lifetime,” said McManus said in a statement. “I am pleased...
- 9/26/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Sean McManus, chairman of CBS Sports and the division’s 27-year leader, will retire next April and hand the reins to David Berson, who has been president of CBS Sports for more than 10 years.
The leadership change was announced today by George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS, and chief content officer of news and sports at Paramount+.
McManus joined CBS Sports as president in 1996 and played a key role in restoring the division’s prominence with the reacquisition of the NFL rights in 1998. He has spearheaded other notable rights deals with the NFL as well as with the NCAA, Big Ten, PGA Tour, UEFA, PGA of America and the SEC, along with the Masters. McManus served concurrently as president of CBS News and Sports for more than five years prior to being named chairman in 2011 and is only the second person to hold both division titles simultaneously at a network.
The leadership change was announced today by George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS, and chief content officer of news and sports at Paramount+.
McManus joined CBS Sports as president in 1996 and played a key role in restoring the division’s prominence with the reacquisition of the NFL rights in 1998. He has spearheaded other notable rights deals with the NFL as well as with the NCAA, Big Ten, PGA Tour, UEFA, PGA of America and the SEC, along with the Masters. McManus served concurrently as president of CBS News and Sports for more than five years prior to being named chairman in 2011 and is only the second person to hold both division titles simultaneously at a network.
- 9/26/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus expects to step down from his post in April of 2024, and will be replaced by David Berson, the president of the unit. McManus will wind up a tenure that had him overseeing some of the most prized sports properties in TV, as well as CBS News for a brief period.
“This is the best time to make the transition,” says McManus in an interview, noting that Berson has been in his role as president for about a decade and that CBS Sports’ rights portfolio is locked in for another ten years. “I think everyone feels really good about it and everyone feels really good about David taking it over.” McManus will get to preside over a unique Super Bowl experience — the company plans to have Nickelodeon offer a kids’ version of the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl Lviii — and one more Masters before stepping down permanently.
“This is the best time to make the transition,” says McManus in an interview, noting that Berson has been in his role as president for about a decade and that CBS Sports’ rights portfolio is locked in for another ten years. “I think everyone feels really good about it and everyone feels really good about David taking it over.” McManus will get to preside over a unique Super Bowl experience — the company plans to have Nickelodeon offer a kids’ version of the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl Lviii — and one more Masters before stepping down permanently.
- 9/26/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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