David Berson to lead Skydance global sports group as Luis Silberwasser exits
TNT Sports merger reshapes global sports leadership under CBS chief Get the latest on rights, strategy and what the new division means next
Luis Silberwasser, chairman and CEO of TNT Sports, is leaving the soontobe merged Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, according to people familiar with the matter. He told his staff on Monday that he will depart when the merger closes.
David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, will lead a new global sports division that brings together CBS Sports, TNT Sports and WBD Sports across networks, platforms and territories. Skydance is expected to formally announce the change soon.
The combined company is set to control a broad portfolio of sports rights, including NFL Sunday afternoon games, March Madness, college football, the NHL, MLB and The Masters. The merger is expected to close on Oct. 6, and the new sports leadership will also face decisions about which rights to keep as the company works to manage its debt load.