Tuesday, March 26, 2013

CBS, Current Big East Agree to Rights Deal

http://sportsmediajournal.com


CBS Sports and the non- Catholic 7 members of the Big East have reached a multi-year deal to telecast men’s basketball games on the network.  The deal, which begins next season, will run through the 2019-2020 season.
The agreement with CBS Sports provides for national exposure for men’s regular-season basketball and up to 12 appearances per year.
“CBS Sports has been a partner of the Big East for 30 years,” said Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports. “As the conference enters into a new and exciting era, we are proud to continue our relationship and showcase the conference’s best games.”
“We are delighted to be extending the historic and successful relationship that we have enjoyed with CBS Sports since 1983,” said Mike Aresco, Commissioner of the Big East. “This agreement further illustrates the excitement and anticipation that surround the re-invention of our Conference, and it will provide our fans across the country the opportunity to watch our games on network television.”

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