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Sports Media Reacts to New York Times Shuttering Its Sports Department

"The paper plans to transition all the employees who were with the newspaper's sports department to positions at The Athletic, which the New York Times Company purchased last year for $550 million."

Dan Patrick: Why Can LIV Golf Get a TV Deal and the Pac-12 Can’t?

With the clock ticking for the Pac-12 to get a new media rights deal in place, the hold-up is also creating a roadblock in...

Colin Cowherd: I’m From Washington, I Should Be at the All-Star Game

"I am proud it's in the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, where I grew up as a kid watching bad Mariner teams at the Kingdome."

Victor Wembanyama Summer League Debut 2nd Most Watched Ever

"The game broadcast averaged 1.39 million viewers on ESPN"

The New York Times Eliminates Its Sports Desk

The New York Times Company purchased The Athletic for $550 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2022 in an all-cash deal.

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”