Nate Burleson host March Madness

Nate Burleson host March Madness

February 20, 2026

Nate Burleson to host March Madness coverage for CBS Sports
Nate Burleson is an NFL studio analyst and co-host for CBS Morning Sports. He is set to host coverage of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for CBS Sports and TNT Sports. Before March Madness, he will be making his college basketball hosting debut on Sunday when Ohio State and Michigan State play each other.
^{Awful Announcing}

WNBPA counterproposal includes some concessions on revenue share, housing
The Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association submitted a counterproposal to the WNBA on Tuesday. The players’ union is now asking for an average of 27.5% of gross revenue, defined as revenue before deducting expenses, over the course of the agreement, including 25%— and less than $9.5 million salary cap— in Year 1. The previous ask was an average of 31% of gross revenue, starting at 28% in Year 1, with a roughly $10.5 million salary cap.
^ESPN

Dairy Queen® and the Savannah Bananas™ Announce New Partnership, Bringing Flips, Fun, and Free Shakes* to Fans Nationwide
American Dairy Queen Corporation announced a new partnership with the Savannah Bananas. The partnership includes national TV spots and social content highlighting the brands’ shared love for flips, the new launch of the Savannah Banana-inspired DQ Shake and a lineup of interactive fan experiences taking place during Savannah Banana games across the country.
^{Business Wire}

The most-watched NBA All-Star Games over the last 15 years, and where 2026 ranks
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game had 8.8 million viewers. It is the most successful “comeback” in the event’s history. Viewership jumped from 4.7 million in 2025 to 8.8 million. It stands as the second-most-watched All-Star Game of the last 15 years. The most watched game in the last 15 years was the 2011 All-Star Game at 9.0 million viewers.
^{The Big Lead}

New York City FC sets move-in date for Etihad Park
New York City FC has announced that its first match at Etihad Park will be at the start of the 2027-28 Major League Soccer Season. The stadium had originally been due to open in time for the 2027 MLS season. It has been pushed back to allow fans to experience a full campaign, instead of moving during a transition season.
^{The Stadium Business}

Bruce Meyer Elected MLBPA Executive Director
The MLB Players Association named Bruce Meyer the interim executive director of the union. Meyer was previously the deputy director. He is taking over for Tony Clark, who resigned. It is said that Clark resigned due to an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was working for the MLBPA. Matt Nussbaum is now the interim deputy director.
^{MLB Trade Rumors}

Rod Wood to retire as Detroit Lions Team President and CEO
Team President and CEO of the Detroit Lions, Rod Wood, announced he will retire before the start of the 2026 NFL season. Wood will remain with the team until his successor is hired. The global search for a successor is led by Russell Reynolds Associates. Wood joined the Lions in 2015 after a three-decade career in finance and wealth management. He had a 10-year stint as the head of Ford Estates, the Ford family office.
^{Detroit Lions}

Steve Lavin fired at San Diego: Toreros coach is out near the end of his fourth season in the WCC
College basketball announced its second coach firing in less than a week’s time. First, it was Jerome Tang who was terminated at Kansas State. Next, the University of San Diego fired Steve Lavin. Lavin was hired in 2022 after he worked as an on-air college hoops commentator. He leaves USD with a 46-79 record. The program has not made the NCAA’s since 2008 under Bill Grier.
^{CBS Sports}

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