“We’ve had five successful seasons on ESPN and we’re excited for the next phase of growth for MMA and the Professional Fighters League with this agreement.”
Lawlor said that Scripps Sports “already has deals in place with at least a couple of teams as a contingency in case Bally halts broadcasts before the end of the 2024 season."
"We've done so many fun videos with him. And he just had such great comedic chops, but at the same time, so humble. And he was a big deal who didn't seem to know he was a big deal. And I think that made him a bigger deal, because he was just so unaware of how loved he was."
"It's heavy on gold." That's crucial because Palm Springs' radio audience is predominantly 50 and older. The music serves them, not some mythical club demographic."
"If I’m doing this and spending time away from my family, there’s a reason. I want to call the best games possible and be in the best situation to talk ball and have fun with it."