Sports Rights Deals Squeeze Scripted TV and Writer Pay
July 24, 2026·about 5 hours ago·via Deadline

Here's a hot take from industry veteran Carlton Cuse: the massive money flowing into sports rights is creating a serious problem for scripted television and writer compensation. As streaming platforms and networks pour billions into securing sports content, the budgets for scripted shows and residuals for writers are feeling the squeeze. Cuse is sounding the alarm about how this financial imbalance is reshaping the entertainment landscape in ways that could hurt the creative community. Read more about this...
