Last week an ESPN.com report on former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he was close to signing a deal with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. A new report from Andrew Marchand of The Athletic says all signs point to Belichick being a recurring guest on Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, also known as the ManningCast.

Belichick recently announced on The Pat McAfee Show he will take part in their Draft Spectacular on Thursday night for day 1 of the NFL Draft. McAfee has stated on a couple of occasions that he would like to have Belichick as a regular guest on his show, as he has done previously with Aaron Rodgers and Nick Saban.

In Marchand’s report he also notes there could be a podcast in the works for Belichick through Omaha Productions. The Athletic and ESPN have previously reported Belichick is also writing a book which will focus on leadership.

So, while not coaching this season, Belichick looks to stay very busy. Those close to the second winningest NFL head coach of all time, believe his plans are to be back on the sidelines next season.

Fuse Media is embarking on a second season of Like A Girl, which includes conversations with athletes, executives and coaches who own the aforementioned phrase. The series grants viewers perspectives regarding issues that women face on and off the field, including equal pay, mental and reproductive health and race inequality. The company named Joy Taylor and MJ Acosta-Ruiz the hosts of the show, building off their chemistry that began with a friendship while attending Barry University.

Taylor and Acosta-Ruiz are also executive producers of the show, which will premiere over the summer. Outside of her work with Fuse Media, Taylor is the host of Speak on FOX Sports 1 featuring LeSean McCoy, Emmanuel Acho and James Jone. Additionally, she co-hosts the Two Personal lifestyle podcast with Taylor Rooks. Acosta-Ruiz is the host of NFL Total Access and co-host of the El Huddle Podcast through NFL Media. Moreover, she works with women’s empowerment groups including A Seat at the Table and aspires to continue amplifying voices of marginalized communities.

Previous guests on the show have included Olympic medalist April Ross, WNBA player Angel McCoughtry and Paralympic three-time champion Anastasia Pagonis. The first season of the series was a six-part program that was previously hosted by Beija Marie Velez that premiered last March.

In addition to the return of Like A Girl, Fuse Media has announced the creation of She Leads, a series of short-form videos that aim to inspire the next generation to shatter glass ceilings. The series will be focusing on highlighting the women who break barriers and subsequently inspire others. The short-form videos are aimed to connect with social media-focused audiences and encourage women to advocate for themselves and defy stereotypes.

“We remain steadfast in our mission to create and distribute content that ignites the ambitions of the next generation of trailblazing women,” Tania Campos, head of affiliate marketing and special projects at Fuse Media, said in a statement. “By amplifying women’s voices, we not only celebrate their leadership but also catalyze meaningful action through an engaging mentorship series, impactful narratives, and entertaining content.”

Last week, Fuse Media agreed to a partnership with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and the El Rey Rebel FAST Channel to start a Friday Night Fight series set to commence on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. EST. The series will look back at memorable fights of the past, including De La Hoya’s bout against Luis Ramon “Yori Boy” Campas.

On the following Saturday, May 11, the company will air Combate Global MMA, the premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise that is exclusive to Fuse Media in English. Lucero “La Loba” Acosta will square off against Alejandra “Azul” Lara in a three-round flyweight main event live from Miami airing on Fuse at a start time to be determined.

Ahead of the Kentucky Derby and an attempt for the first Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winner since Justify in 2018, FanDuel TV has revealed its coverage plans for the marquee event. The 150th “Run for the Roses,” set to take place on Saturday, May 4 from Churchill Downs, will broadcast live on-site throughout the week to provide exclusive access, reporting and analysis regarding the race.

Flutter Entertainment rebranded TVG channel to FanDuel TV in September 2022, launching with Up & Adams hosted by Kay Adams. As the network approaches its two-year milestone, Adams will return to Louisville, Ky. to host her show on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3. Consumers can watch the weekday program live on FanDuel TV and YouTube, along with a replay stream of the show on Max. Up & Adams, along with The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, was added to the Max B/R Sports Add-On and includes new episodes available to watch at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST. Adams broadcast special editions of her program live from Churchill Downs last year, which included special guests such as Mike Tirico, Bobby Flay and Randall Cobb.

In addition to the on-site edition of Up & Adams, the network will also utilize experts and handicappers to contribute to its programming. Some of these personalities include Todd Schrupp, Christina Blacker, Scott Hazelton and Matt Bernier. Additionally, NBC Sports race caller Larry Collmus, who has been calling the Kentucky Derby since 2011, will be part of FanDuel TV’s coverage of the first leg of the Triple Crown.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring our loyal audience live racing and unprecedented access during Derby week on FanDuel TV,” Kevin Grigsby, executive producer and senior vice president of FanDuel TV, said in a statement. “We thank Churchill Downs Inc. for our partnership. There is no bigger event in horse racing than the Kentucky Derby and FanDuel TV will be there for every step of the action.”

FanDuel TV will assist bettors by monitoring Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders during their final workouts. Furthermore, this coverage will also include access and interviews with trainers, jockeys and key newsmakers.

“The Kentucky Derby is a special sports tradition and FanDuel is proud to partner with Churchill Downs for the 150th edition of the race,” Andrew Moore, general manager of racing at FanDuel, said in a statement. “FanDuel continues to lead the industry as the only online sportsbook to offer a single account and wallet for sports and horse racing wagering. Coupling this exceptional race and our leading technology is a unique opportunity to introduce new fans to the sport of horse racing. We will be utilizing our platform to bring FanDuel customers a set of special offers and a one-of-a-kind experience for the Derby.”