Cam Newton-led '106 & Sports' canceled after 8 episodes

The sports show that aired on BET+ was a spinoff of the original 106 & Park that ran for 14 years before it concluded in 2014.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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106 & Sports has been canceled by BET following an eight episode-run of the Can Newton-led program. The show was led by former NFL star Cam Newton and sports analyst Ashley Nicole Moss, and it debuted on October 15, 2025, with its eighth and last episode premiering on Dec. 3, 2025.

Why it matters

While 106 & Sports was short-lived, it brought candid conversations with several sports figures like NFL legend Chad 'Ocho Cinco' Johnson, NBA legends Gary Payton and Tim Hardaway Sr., and WWE star Bianca Belair to name a few. The cancellation marks the end of the show's attempt to revive the popular 106 & Park brand with a sports-focused format.

The details

In a statement to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the network said it 'will not produce additional seasons of '106 & Sports.' The previous season will continue to live across BET platforms.' 106 & Sports was filmed in Atlanta, and according to ET's Vice President of Unscripted Programming and Development Tiffany Lea Williams, the filming choice was intentional provide the cultural dynamics she wished to bring to the program. The show was filmed via Tyler Perry Studios.

  • 106 & Sports debuted on October 15, 2025.
  • The eighth and last episode of 106 & Sports premiered on Dec. 3, 2025.

The players

Cam Newton

A former NFL star who led the 106 & Sports program.

Ashley Nicole Moss

A sports analyst who co-led the 106 & Sports program with Cam Newton.

Tiffany Lea Williams

The Vice President of Unscripted Programming and Development at ET, who discussed the creative direction of filming 106 & Sports in Atlanta.

Chad 'Ocho Cinco' Johnson

An NFL legend who appeared as a guest on 106 & Sports.

Gary Payton

An NBA legend who appeared as a guest on 106 & Sports.

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What they’re saying

“Filming in Atlanta made sense for this chapter. The city's HBCU roots and vibrant Black creative community added an authenticity and energy that helped define the launch.”

— Tiffany Lea Williams, Vice President of Unscripted Programming and Development at ET (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

“Contrary to what people may believe about my relationship or how I feel about Drake Maye, I'm extremely proud of how he handled himself throughout the whole season. Drake Maye, message to you. I will allow myself, if I'm you, to feel every emotion of this game. Are you disappointed? You should be. But understand this, this game wasn't just on what you did. …This season was not a failure. You made leaps, strides and bounds to becoming an MVP candidate. …It is only the beginning, not the end.”

— Cam Newton (ESPN's First Take)

The takeaway

The cancellation of 106 & Sports marks the end of BET's attempt to revive the popular 106 & Park brand with a sports-focused format, despite the show's efforts to bring a unique cultural perspective and high-profile guests to the program during its brief run.