ESPN’s biggest NFL broadcasting partnership may be headed for a breakup. Troy Aikman is reportedly unhappy after ESPN renewed Joe Buck’s contract without announcing a new deal for Aikman, raising questions about the future of one of football’s longest-running broadcasting duos. Peter Hamby and John Ourand, host of *The Varsity*, break down the tension at ESPN, why Aikman could leave after the season, and who might replace him in the booth ahead of ESPN’s first Super Bowl broadcast.
Plus, Netflix is making big changes after the ouster of Bela Bajaria. As the streaming giant doubles down on live events and sports programming, what does the leadership shake-up mean for its NFL games, boxing events, and broader sports strategy? Peter and John discuss the future of sports at Netflix and what new executive Peter Rice could bring to the company.
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00:00 Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s ESPN Drama
02:39 Why Aikman May Leave ES...