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Scripps Sports Network Launches March 24 with 100+ Live Events

3/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

E.W. Scripps Co. will launch Scripps Sports Network on March 24 as a free ad-supported streaming channel.
It will feature over 100 live events annually, including games from the Professional Women’s Hockey League, National Women’s Soccer League, and Major League Volleyball.
Original series includes Suzy Kolber and Sanya Richards-Ross.
State Farm has signed on as a foundational advertising partner, with the network set to simulcast Ion Television games.

History

Historical Context

ESPN launched on September 7, 1979, as the first 24-hour sports network, transforming sports broadcasting by airing over 1,000 live events annually. This innovation paved the way for increased visibility of women's sports, as seen in the upcoming Scripps Sports Network, which will feature over 100 live events. This shift reflects broader societal changes toward gender equity in athletics.

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Story summary

E.W. Scripps Co. will launch Scripps Sports Network on March 24 as a free ad-supported streaming channel.
It will feature over 100 live events annually, including games from the Professional Women’s Hockey League, National Women’s Soccer League, and Major League Volleyball.
Original series includes Suzy Kolber and Sanya Richards-Ross.
State Farm has signed on as a foundational advertising partner, with the network set to simulcast Ion Television games.

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