David Berson to Lead Combined CBS and TNT Sports Portfolio
David Berson will oversee sports operations for the merged entity following the departure of TNT Sports head Luis Silberwasser.
David Berson is set to take charge of the combined sports operations for CBS Sports and TNT Sports as the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery under Skydance closes this Tuesday.
According to deadline.com, the leadership change coincides with the departure of Luis Silberwasser, who is stepping down from his role as the head of sports at TNT. Berson will now manage the integrated sports portfolio for the new entity.
Berson has served as the president of CBS Sports since 2024, having originally joined the network in 2010. Silberwasser had led TNT sports since the formation of Warner Bros. Discovery in 2022.
The two networks have a long history of collaboration, having shared the broadcasting rights for the NCAA March Madness tournament since 2010.
Quick answers
When does the merger close?
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is scheduled to close on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Who is replacing Luis Silberwasser?
David Berson will oversee the combined sports operations for both CBS Sports and TNT Sports.