Sports Media Flashcards

Deadspin and Barstool

What major question is being asked about sports law today?

Whether the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 is still needed.

What networks will carry NBA games this upcoming season?.

ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime.

Which NBA broadcaster is unhappy with the new media landscape?

Charles Barkley

What major change is happening to NFL RedZone this year?

It will have commercials for the first time.

What is meant by "traditional media"?

Newspapers and television, the ways people got news for decades.

How did the internet impact traditional sports media?

Fans could get instant, free updates—causing traditional outlets to suffer.

What allowed average people to publish sports content?

Free and easy web hosting services

What is “new media”?

Non-traditional writers/creators who publish online without formal journalism backgrounds.

What does "blog" stand for?

Web log

How are blog posts organized?

In reverse chronological order (newest first).

What were the two main types of early sports blogs?

Journalist blogs (“empty the notebook”) and fan blogs.

When was Deadspin launched?

2005

What was Deadspin originally known for?

Silly, irreverent sports stories—NOT wins and losses.

Name examples of early Deadspin posts.

Drunk Kyle Orton pics, Chris Berman hitting on women, Dennis Rodman book-signing trip.

Who became Deadspin’s editor in 2008 and changed its tone?

A.J. Daulerio.

What controversial story did Deadspin publish about Brett Favre?

Photos and voicemails he allegedly sent to Jenn Sterger.

How much did Daulerio reportedly pay for the Favre materials?

$12,000.

What huge investigative story did Deadspin break in 2013?

Manti Te’o’s girlfriend did not exist—the “catfish” story.

Who wrote the Te’o story?

Jack Dickey, a 22-year-old college senior.

Why was Deadspin taken more seriously after this story?

They broke a massive story that ESPN and traditional media missed.

When was Deadspin sold to Univision?

August 2016.

When did G/O Media purchase Deadspin?

April 2019.

What controversial mandate did G/O Media give writers?

“Stick to sports.”

How did the Deadpan staff respond?

Posted only non-sports stories, then the entire staff quit.

Who founded Barstool?

Dave Portnoy

What year did Barstool start as a newspaper?

2003

When did Barstool launch online?

2007

What is Barstool’s main audience?

College-aged men.

Who bought 51% of Barstool in 2016?

The Chernin Group.

Who hosts Barstool’s Pardon My Take podcast?

Big Cat and PFT Commenter.

Which network hired them for a show in 2017?

ESPN (Barstool Van Talk).

Why was the show cancelled after one episode?

ESPN employees objected due to Barstool’s past controversies.

Who purchased 36% of Barstool in 2020?

Penn Entertainment.

Why did Penn buy into Barstool?

To support sports betting and create Barstool Sportsbook.

Who bought Barstool back in 2023—and for how much?

Dave Portnoy, for $1.