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Craig Shemon Signs Extension With ESPN Southwest Florida

“This is my third contract with Beasley and I am very excited to continue hosting afternoons in Southwest Florida.”

Yahoo Sports Acquires Peer-to-Peer Sports Betting App Wagr

“We’ve always been trying to figure out our way into the gaming space, and it just seems like a total logical extension of what people are already doing with Yahoo Sports, to add peer-to-peer betting.”

Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Audio appears to be on the chopping block as ESPN continues its first round of layoffs."

ESPN Names SRX ‘Thursday Night Thunder’ Crew

ESPN will present coverage of each SRX Thursday Night Thunder race for six consecutive weeks at 9:00 PM ET.

670 The Score Signs Extension With Chicago Marathon

"The Marathon is a world-class event, and we couldn’t be more proud of our association.”

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."