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EXCLUSIVE: Combate Americas, an emerging Hispanic mixed-martial-arts circuit that started live bouts in 2015, has reached a three-year partnership with Univision and Grupo Televisa worth an eight-figure sum. Although not in the same financial bracket as the UFC’s $1.5 billion pact with ESPN or Bellator’s nine-figure…

Splinter, the left-leaning news site that in many respects succeeded Gawker after that digital brand’s legal meltdown, is closing down. Seven employees who are members of the Gizmodo Media Group’s union were laid off as a result of the move, but they are expected to shift to roles at other sites within the…

The third Democratic debate of the 2020 presidential election cycle will air live nationwide Thursday beginning at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. The debate hosted by ABC News in partnership with Univision is the first of the Democratic primary season to be held on one night, with eligible candidates whittled to 10 for the face-off…

ABC News and Univision will give the 10 Democratic candidates who qualified for the next debate slightly extra time to respond to questions than they were at the last event, and they will be able to make opening statements but not closing remarks. The network also confirmed Thursday that no more than 10 candidates…

In offering Wall Street analysts an update on Univision’s strategic review process Wednesday, Univision CEO Vince Sadusky recalled his executive tenure at Telemundo. The review, initiated in July, could result in a sale of the privately held Hispanic media giant, though other options are being considered. “There are…

Longtime former Univision anchor Maria Elena Salinas is set to become a contributor to CBS News. Susan Zirinsky, CBS News President and senior executive producer, said Salinas will deliver reports for multiple broadcasts and platforms and will be a frequent presence in 2020 election coverage. Salinas is best known for…

ABC News confirmed Texas Southern University in Houston will host the third Democratic debate in September, as the field starts to shrink from its original cavalcade of two dozen hopefuls. ABC and Univision are hosting the debate on September 12 and, if necessary, September 13. In announcing the host location on…

UPDATED, 6:38 PM: The Democratic National Committe said today that the third set of Democratic presidential primary debates will be held in Houston. Details on the format, venue, moderators and start times are TBA. The news comes the same day a new candidate, billionaire Tom Steyer, entered the crowded field and a day…

After a year of stem-to-stern reorganization under CEO Vince Sadusky, Univision's owners have hired Morgan Stanley and boutique firm LionTree to help them explore strategic options that could include a sale of the media mainstay. Possible buyers or partners include private equity firms and established media companies…

Univision is rebranding its Univision Deportes network as TUDN, but it will still deliver a heavy dose of soccer and other sports. Pronounced “tu-de-ene” (or “my sports network” in English), the sports network plays heavily into the overall programming offerings of the privately held Hispanic media company. Univision…

Twitter has announced new partnerships with Univision, the Wall Street Journal and Time, as well an expanded relationship with the NFL and renewed deals with the NBA, BuzzFeed, CNN and others. The social media giant revealed those and other initiatives in a presentation to media buyers on the opening day of the…

Univision has completed the sale of assets comprising Gizmodo Media Group — the portfolio once known for Gawker — as well as The Onion to private equity firm Great Hill Partners. Plans call for GMG and The Onion to form a new company named G/O Media, which will operate as independent assets within the Great Hill…