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Turner Sports acquisition: 2012–present[edit]
Bleacher Report's sale to Time Warner (via Turner Sports) was announced on August 6, 2012. Under the terms of the deal, Grey, Finocchio, Calacci, and CTO Sam Parnell all assumed official Turner Sports titles while retaining their management responsibilities at Bleacher Report. In a press release announcing the purchase, Turner president of sales, distribution, and sports David Levy cited the site's rapid growth and loyal user base as key factors in his company's decision to make a deal—and also alluded to the potential value of Bleacher Report's multimedia platform as an outlet for Turner's various video resources:"As brand builders and content providers, we were attracted to Bleacher Report's fast growth to a leading marketplace position and a valued consumer destination. The site will continue to innovate and provide users and sports fans with branded news and information. With our expansive digital rights and resources, Turner will further ensure Bleacher Report's continued growth and success."Nemetz continued with the company for eight months after the acquisition, going on to advise and invest in other media platforms including Elite Daily and Bustle. As part of the integration process, Atherton's CFO responsibilities were assumed by Turner corporate in February 2013, and Grey stepped down from the CEO position in October 2013. Since Grey's departure, Finocchio has headed Bleacher Report, up until September 2014.

In May 2014, Bleacher Report launched Game of Zones, a parody of HBO's Game of Thrones featuring animated NBA figures.

In September 2014, Bleacher Report named Dorth Raphaely General Manager, taking over for Finocchio, following his departure as CEO.

In 2015, Bleacher Report acquired the popular sports-themed Instagram page House of Highlights.

In January 2016, Finocchio returned to Bleacher Report as CEO.

In October 2016, Bleacher Report launched Gridiron Heights, a cartoon web series featuring satirical portrayals of NFL stars and executives.

In February 2017, the company announced that it was laying off over 50 employees, as the site stepped away from its open content model.

In July 2017, Bleacher Report announced that it named Howard Mittman as chief revenue officer and chief marketing officer.

'In September 2018, Bleacher Report launched there first episode of The Champions'', an animated show comprised of the current Champions Leagues members of that season. There are currently seven seasons of the show.'''

In February 2019, Turner announced a deal with casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation to open a Bleacher Report studio at the Caesars Palace sportsbook, from which the site would produce sports betting-oriented content. Later that month, it named Mittman as CEO, following Finocchio's resignation.

In June 2020, Mittman resigned as CEO of Bleacher Report, following false staff concerns regarding a lack of diversity at the company. Lenny Daniels, president of Turner Sports, would take over as CEO.

'''In September 2023, the company announced that starting Tuesday, September 24, Bleacher Report will become a sports ticker, or a sport Add-On tier, located on the Max streaming service. This includes live scores of the MLB, NBA, NCAA men's March Madness, and the US national soccer team matches.'''

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