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Paul Finebaum: Charles Barkley ‘Puts His Money Where His Mouth is on Politics’

"Although that's a big mouth to fill up with a lot of money. I was really struck by that."

Sports Media Share Jokes, Disappointment Over Victor Wembanyama Debut

"At one point, Wembanyama did get dunked on. At 7 feet 4 inches tall, being on the wrong end of a moment like that generated plenty of fodder on social media."

Uncertainty Hits New York Times Sports Department Amid Changes at The Athletic

"We have watched the company buy a competitor with hundreds of sportswriters and weigh decisions about the future of sports coverage at The Times without, in many instances, so much as a courtesy call, let alone any solicitation of our expertise."

Bob Iger Reportedly Seeking Contract Extension at Disney

“Several potential successors have been mentioned in recent months.”

Mark Lazarus Takes Over NBC Sports As Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group

“Lazarus has been leading the division on an interim basis since Pete Bevacqua left the network last month to take a role at the University of Notre Dame.”

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Bill Simmons Wants ESPN To Keep Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Together: “Just Be In Mutual Hatred”

"I want them to stay together and just be in mutual hatred."

News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."