Here are some national stories making headlines this afternoon:
Anderson Cooper changes talk show name, format
In preparing for the second season of his daytime talk show, Anderson Cooper has shaken things up a bit, modifying its format and even changing its name from "just plain" Anderson to Anderson Live. [USA Today]
Comcast's NBC Broadcast TV Rev Down 9%
While the NBC-owned-and-operated stations are doing well - most station groups are this year, and a rising political tide lifts all boats, as the saying goes - parent company Comcast's broadcast operation overall (which includes NBC) isn't, although the company does expect to break even on the Olympics (see below) ... despite its bungling of the coverage. [TVNewsCheck]
NBC May Break Even on Summer Olympics Coverage
NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke says that his company is outperforming its own expectations - at least from the standpoint of money - with its coverage of the Summer Olympics in London. "We're way ahead of where we thought we would be," he told analysts. "Given the trends, we stand to make money on future Olympics." I guess we'll see. [The Wrap]
Doug Gottlieb is Leaving ESPN for CBS Sports
After nine years at ESPN, radio host Doug Gottlieb is jumping ship, reports Big Lead Sports' Jason McIntyre. He's expected to land at CBS Sports. [Big Lead Sports]
