According to a report by Puck sports correspondent John Ourand on Thursday evening, both companies’ respective sports divisions — CBS Sports and TNT Sports — will merge in the third quarter of this year “if all goes according to plan.” CBS Sports president David Berson “is seen as the odds-on favorite to run the combined division,” Ourand writes.
Of course, there are still many hurdles for Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to clear before a combination becomes official. Not only does the transaction still need federal regulatory approval, but a number of state attorneys general have already thrown the flag on a merger. Not to mention, there will be additional challenges abroad, specifically in Europe, to move the deal forward.
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For now, CBS Sports and TNT Sports are operating as independent entities.
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If a merger is completed in Q3 2026, it would open up the possibility for CBS to broadcast TNT Sports properties, like postseason MLB games, as soon as this season.
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TNT Sports is scheduled to cover five Cup races this season from Sonoma to Indianapolis. The merger is not expected to impact that in any way.