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Record Television Ratings Highlight Women's Basketball Surge as Atlanta Leads Series

Record Television Ratings Highlight Women's Basketball Surge as Atlanta Leads Series

Atlanta, Saturday, 24 October 2026.
A cable-record 1.71 million viewers watched Atlanta take a 2-1 finals lead, driven by Angel Reese’s historic third straight double-double and surging commercial demand across women’s sports.

Troy Aikman's $30 Million Salary Demand Strains Decades-Long Partnership at ESPN

Troy Aikman's $30 Million Salary Demand Strains Decades-Long Partnership at ESPN

Bristol, Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Contract friction and an unprecedented $30 million annual demand signal Troy Aikman’s likely departure from ESPN, fracturing his historic 25-year broadcast partnership with Joe Buck.