Omaha Productions Creates First Women’s Sports Series For Roku

"The great thing about women’s sports is there are still a lot of stories that haven’t been told."

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Omaha Productions Creates First Women’s Sports Series For Roku

"The great thing about women’s sports is there are still a lot of stories that haven’t been told."

John Skipper: FIFA World Cup on FOX Sports Is “Second Greatest” Production of Event Ever

"Does it bother me that I [turn] on the television and I have to watch Fox in order to see the World Cup? Hell yeah, it bothers me."

Paul Finebaum Hints At Desire To Host On WFAN

"Everybody always wanted to go to the networks. Everybody wanted to work at WFAN. I still do."

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