CBS Sports Chief Takes Over Skydance Sports
David Berson will lead combined sports operations at Skydance after the Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes.
Luis Silberwasser, the current head of sports at TNT, will exit the company. Silberwasser had been leading sports operations at TNT since the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger in 2022. He presided over the addition of new sports offerings, including college football and tennis.
The merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount is set to close on Tuesday. As part of the deal, CBS Sports and TNT Sports will come together under new leadership, with David Berson at the helm.
Advertise with usYour brand hereIn-feed (between news) · Native cardBook this space →CBS Sports' chief executive since 2024 has been Berson. He will now oversee sports operations across Skydance, which will become the umbrella company for CBS and TNT Sports.
The combined sports group will be responsible for managing sports properties and events, including big-ticket properties like the French Open and college football.
Why it matters
This move highlights the consolidation of the sports industry and the changing landscape of sports media.
What's next
The merged company will begin operating under new leadership, with David Berson at the helm.
How the story unfolded
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Variety – David Berson to Take Over Combined Sports Operations at Skydance, Luis Silberwasser to Exit ↗
CNBC – TNT Sports head Luis Silberwasser to depart Skydance as CBS Sports chief David Berson takes over combined global sports group ↗
Deadline – CBS Sports Chief David Berson To Expand Portfolio As TNT Sports Chief Luis Silberwasser Exits ↗
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