Richard Deitsch

Richard Deitsch

Senior Writer, Sports Media

Richard Deitsch is a media reporter for The Athletic. He previously worked for 20 years for Sports Illustrated, where he covered seven Olympic Games, multiple NCAA championships and U.S. Open tennis. Richard also hosts a weekly sports media podcast.

Richard Deitsch is a media reporter for The Athletic. He previously worked for 20 years for Sports Illustrated, where he covered seven Olympic Games, multiple NCAA championships and U.S. Open tennis. Richard also hosts a weekly sports media podcast.

Tom Brady, in his NFL broadcast debut, was a man learning the job in real time

Tom Brady, in his NFL broadcast debut, was a man learning the job in real time

In his NFL broadcasting debut Sunday, Brady looked exactly like what he is: a man learning a job on the fly. More work comes now.

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Ravens-Chiefs season opener ranks as most-watched NFL kickoff game of all time

Ravens-Chiefs season opener ranks as most-watched NFL kickoff game of all time

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NBC, Peacock ready for the NFL's latest gambit: A Packers-Eagles game in Brazil

NBC, Peacock ready for the NFL's latest gambit: A Packers-Eagles game in Brazil

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2024 NFL media preview: What to expect from Tom Brady, Netflix and Bill Belichick

2024 NFL media preview: What to expect from Tom Brady, Netflix and Bill Belichick

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DirecTV cuts ABC, ESPN feeds during U.S. Open, before USC-LSU amid carriage dispute

DirecTV cuts ABC, ESPN feeds during U.S. Open, before USC-LSU amid carriage dispute

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Tom Brady facing restrictions as Fox broadcaster amid Raiders partial ownership bid process: Source

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ESPN to air US Open through 2037 after signing 12-year, $2.04 billion agreement: Sources

ESPN to air US Open through 2037 after signing 12-year, $2.04 billion agreement: Sources

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2024 Paris Paralympics viewer's guide: NBC's plan, 'Gold Zone' returns and more

2024 Paris Paralympics viewer's guide: NBC's plan, 'Gold Zone' returns and more

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Jason, Travis Kelce take hit podcast 'New Heights' to Amazon's Wondery for over $100 million: Source

Jason, Travis Kelce take hit podcast 'New Heights' to Amazon's Wondery for over $100 million: Source

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How'll Tom Brady do? Will Netflix games work? Six NFL media questions for 2024

How'll Tom Brady do? Will Netflix games work? Six NFL media questions for 2024

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Peacock's 'Gold Zone' to return for L.A. Olympics in 2028: 'It may even be more hours a day'

Peacock's 'Gold Zone' to return for L.A. Olympics in 2028: 'It may even be more hours a day'

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Were the Paris Olympics the greatest ever? They were on TV and streaming

Were the Paris Olympics the greatest ever? They were on TV and streaming

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U.S.-France men's basketball final averages 19.5 million viewers, most watched gold medal game since 1996

U.S.-France men's basketball final averages 19.5 million viewers, most watched gold medal game since 1996

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Will Snoop Dogg return to NBC for future Olympics? 'I think we'd be really thrilled'

Will Snoop Dogg return to NBC for future Olympics? 'I think we'd be really thrilled'

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Laurie Hernandez is NBC's breakout broadcasting star of the Paris Olympics

Laurie Hernandez is NBC's breakout broadcasting star of the Paris Olympics

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NBC's Olympics coverage enjoying a viewership surge, though there's a caveat

NBC's Olympics coverage enjoying a viewership surge, though there's a caveat

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Bill Belichick adds weekly football analysis show to upcoming media slate

Bill Belichick adds weekly football analysis show to upcoming media slate

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In its Olympics debut, Peacock's 'Gold Zone' has been an addictive hit with fans

In its Olympics debut, Peacock's 'Gold Zone' has been an addictive hit with fans

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Olympic opening ceremony draws total audience of 28.6 million viewers, most since 2012

Olympic opening ceremony draws total audience of 28.6 million viewers, most since 2012

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It rained on NBC's opening ceremony parade. Will the viewers still come?

It rained on NBC's opening ceremony parade. Will the viewers still come?

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How NBC is broadcasting the most unique opening ceremony in Olympic history

How NBC is broadcasting the most unique opening ceremony in Olympic history

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'Sunday Night Basketball' on NBC — part of new NBA media rights deal — could be a hit

'Sunday Night Basketball' on NBC — part of new NBA media rights deal — could be a hit

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2024 Paris Olympics viewer's guide: NBC's plans, Snoop Dogg, and the big ratings question

2024 Paris Olympics viewer's guide: NBC's plans, Snoop Dogg, and the big ratings question

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WNBA All-Star Game shatters previous ratings mark, draws 3.44 million viewers

WNBA All-Star Game shatters previous ratings mark, draws 3.44 million viewers

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CBS Sports, Serie A agree to 2-year deal for U.S. English-language TV rights

CBS Sports, Serie A agree to 2-year deal for U.S. English-language TV rights

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