Paramount Sues Warner Bros.

Sport & Story Daily January 13, 2026: Paramount sued Warner Bros. regarding the Netflix deal.

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Kelsey Middleton
January 13, 2026

Paramount Sues Warner Bros.

January 13, 2026

Paramount Sues Warner Bros. in Escalation of Takeover Fight
Paramount sued Warner Bros. Discovery in an attempt to obtain the rationale behind its recommendation that shareholders reject its takeover bid, saying the TNT parent is asking shareholders to blindly trust a Netflix deal that is “financially inferior” and “less likely” to close. The suit claims breach of fiduciary duty and seeks to force WBD to rectify “misleading and incomplete” disclosures made through U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Front Office Sports

LeBron James to Wear 23 Seasons Patches That Will Be Turned Into Trading Cards
Topps will create cards with jersey patches honoring a single player’s career milestone. LeBron James will be wearing a “special edition 23rd season jersey patch” for the rest of the 2025-26 season. James signed an exclusive trading-card deal with Fanatics/Topps in 2024.
Sports Collectors Daily

Golden Globes viewers fume at CBS over ‘random’ and ‘forced’ UFC cameo
The 2026 Golden Globes had a random UFC plug in the middle of the awards show. The lights began to flicker as two UFC fighters clad in branded gear walked out, strutted down stage and then disappeared. The speculation is that the cameo was the result of a deal signed with CBS’s parent company, Paramount, that takes effect this year, making the network the home for all UFC events.
The Independent

Eli Manning on What Makes a Good ManningCast Guest, Covering Super Bowl in 2027
Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions has turned the ManningCast into the golden standard for alternative telecasts. On Monday’s season-finale, the Super Bowl-winning brothers hosted Ben Roethlisberger and JJ Watt. Eli Manning said Omaha has plans for a ManningCast around ESPN’s first telecast of a Super Bowl on Feb. 14, 2027.
Front Office Sports

New Special Olympics CEO sets ambitious goals to create more opportunities for athletes
David Evangeslista is the CEO of the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities. The goal is to include 7.5 million athletes by 2030, almost doubling participation in the next five years. Right now, the Special Olympics provides year-round training and activities for more than 4 million participants in 30 Olympic-style sports in 190 countries.
Sports Business Journal

Kylie Kelce set to join NBC’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics coverage
Kylie Kelce is the host of the “Not Gonna Lie” podcast. She is also the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce. Kylie will be part of NBC’s coverage of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February. She will appear on NBCUniversal’s “Milan Cortina Creator Collective,” which is a multi-platform social creator program with creators across YouTube, Meta and TikTok. She will be telling stories of the games with on-the-ground access in Milan and Cortina.
New York Post

Mark Silverman Wraps Tenure At Fox Sports
FOX Sports President and COO Mark Silverman will be stepping away from his current role in the coming months. He will move into a consulting role with the Company. Silverman joined FOX Sports in 2018. His successor will be named shortly.
NBC Boston

Asheville Tourists. Director of Special Events
The Asheville Tourists are completing a $40 million renovation of McCormick Field, transforming the venue into a year-round destination for events beyond baseball. The Director of Special Events is a newly created position responsible for generating revenue and leading the booking, planning, and execution of all non-Tourists events at the ballpark. Apply Now.

Sarasota Paradise. Communications and PR Specialist
We're seeking a proactive Communications and PR Specialist to lead our external storytelling and media efforts as we build brand awareness in the Sarasota-Manatee region and beyond. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is pivotal in a startup environment, where you'll work closely with departments like Marketing, Operations, and Sales. This is a full-time position ideal for someone with a small business mindset who thrives in fast-paced ops and traditional sports values, focusing on press relations, releases, email newsletters, and influencer marketing—no social media management required. Expect cut-through-the-noise execution to drive real results in a lean team. Apply Now.

Los Angeles Lakers. Manager, Global Social & Digital Growth
The Manager of Global Social and Digital Growth is responsible for driving global awareness of the Lakers brand and growing fandom internationally at a rapid scale. The ideal candidate is a paid media expert who understands how to effectively utilize paid placements across social and digital platforms to reach new global audiences. The role will keep a pulse on and understand cultural trends and nuances within priority international markets to drive international fan engagement. As part of the larger Integrated Marketing plans, this role will promote key marketing initiatives such as tentpoles, seasonal milestones, and cultural moments within priority international markets with support and guidance from Brand Strategy, Marketing Operations, and the broader Integrated Marketing team. Apply Now.

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Top transfer QB Sam Leavitt reportedly signing with Lane Kiffin, LSU
Sam Leavitt visited Kentucky, Tennessee, Miami and LSU. On Monday morning, Leavitt committed to LSU. He joins the new LSU head coach, Lane Kiffin. Leavitt was the top player in the transfer portal and one of the few remaining top-tier quarterbacks. The QB entered the transfer portal after a 2025 season at Arizona State. He appeared in seven games and went 145-for-239 in passing for 1,628 yards.
Yahoo Sports

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