Andrew Marchand

Andrew Marchand is a seasoned sports media columnist with extensive experience at major outlets such as ESPN and the New York Post. His coverage focuses on sports media and baseball, and he has been recognized for his insights with a nomination for The Big Lead's 'Insider of the Year' award in 2023. Currently, Marchand writes for The Athletic, where he continues to provide unique perspectives on the ever-evolving sports media landscape.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-marchand/

76%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Andrew Marchand has a history of working for major sports media outlets such as ESPN and the New York Post.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Andrew Marchand has worked for ESPN and the New York Post, which may raise questions about potential conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said that there is a transition to digital and that this is the biggest component of their future.
  • The article states that Prime Video's package is expected to include significant regular-season and postseason games, perhaps even some conference finals, while also mentioning ESPN/ABC has a framework deal for NBA broadcasting rights.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

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Recent Articles

NBA's New Media Rights Deals: NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Secure Exclusive Broadcasting Rights Worth $76 Billion

NBA's New Media Rights Deals: NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Secure Exclusive Broadcasting Rights Worth $76 Billion

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 The NBA has finalized new media rights deals with Amazon, ESPN, and NBC worth $76 billion over 11 years. NBC will air Tuesday games exclusively, Peacock on Mondays and simulcasts, ESPN on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Amazon Prime Video gets In-Season Tournament and conference finals with NBC. The NBA season will feature national telecasts nearly every day.
NBC Bids $2.5 Billion for NBA Rights: Implications for Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner Sports

NBC Bids $2.5 Billion for NBA Rights: Implications for Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner Sports

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 NBC is reportedly offering $2.5 billion annually to regain NBA broadcasting rights, potentially displacing Warner Bros. Discovery and impacting Inside the NBA. Amazon is also in talks for a streaming package, while Disney/ESPN increases its payment to renew. The NBA aims for three partners but may consider a fourth.
ESPN Faces Enormous Challenges with Declining Subscriptions and Limited Content Offerings

ESPN Faces Enormous Challenges with Declining Subscriptions and Limited Content Offerings

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 ESPN faces challenges with declining subscriptions due to high prices, limited content and the rise of OTT video services. The number of pay TV households in the US is expected to drop below 50 million by 2027.