Who / What
CBS Sports is the sports broadcasting division of CBS, part of the CBS Entertainment Group under Paramount Skydance. It delivers sports coverage on the CBS broadcast network, the Paramount+ streaming service, the cable channel CBS Sports Network, and the streaming channel CBS Sports HQ.
Background & History
Formed on April 11 1955, CBS Sports became the flagship property of the CBS Entertainment Group. The division is responsible for sports broadcasts carried by its broadcast network CBS and its streaming service Paramount+. It also operates the cable channel CBS Sports Network and the streaming channel CBS Sports HQ, producing programs at CBS Studios 43 and 44 in the CBS Broadcast Center.
Why Notable
CBS Sports broadcasts major American sporting events, including the NFL, Big Ten football, NCAA Division I college basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Masters Tournament, and the PGA Championship. It also covers international competitions such as SailGP and the UEFA Champions League. The division earned a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for its "March Madness on Demand" program, highlighting its leadership in innovative interactive broadcasting.
In the News
CBS Sports continues to be a key player in live sports streaming and broadcasting, adapting to new media platforms while maintaining long‑standing sports contracts. Recent coverage has emphasized the division’s role in delivering high‑profile events to both traditional and digital audiences.