CBS conflict threatens Super Bowl TV blackouts in three key U.S. markets.

CBS conflict threatens Super Bowl TV blackouts in three key U.S. markets.

As a result of an ongoing disagreement between DirecTV and Cox Media Group, there is a possibility that the television broadcasts of Super Bowl LVII will be unavailable in Dayton, Jacksonville, and Seattle-Tacoma. There have been reports that indicate that the two organizations have not yet reached a consensus on a new transmission arrangement, which is less than two weeks before the game. Regional ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX channels are among the fourteen channels that are offered by Cox. …

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Play outside now! The case for outdoor stadiums is strengthened by the Bills-Steelers postponement.

Play outside now! The case for outdoor stadiums is strengthened by the Bills-Steelers postponement.

The upcoming Arena Football League reboot is expected to garner record ratings and attendance, if the increasing number of fans who want to shield NFL fields and seating areas from precipitation and temperature drops is any indication. As the latest Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL gets underway, some have called for delays due to freezing rain. The NFL and the New York State government moved Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers to Monday afternoon (4:30 …

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