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Court Rules MASN Owes Washington Nationals $105M

MASN has argued for more than a decade with the Nationals over the local television rights for the team.

Matthew Berry Added to NBC’s Kentucky Derby Coverage

"I promise to wait till I’m off air to start in on the mint juleps.”

Boomer Esiason: Tony Rizzo is Cleveland’s Joe Benigno

“He’s like the pain in the ass guy that Cleveland has.”

Michael Kay: Losing Ryan Hurley ‘is a Big Blow For Us’

"He'll land on his feet, he's too talented not to."

Broadcasters Brace For Women’s Sports Media Rights Fees To Skyrocket

"The FIFA Women's World Cup is coming up this summer, and it's believed that the media rights for the tournament will be worth north of $300 million."

Breaking

Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

What Happens to Radio When the Nielsen Ranker Goes Dark?

"Do ratings still matter this fall? Absolutely! But not enough to save anyone."