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Amazon Playing The Long Game With Thursday Night Football

"Of course we want the biggest audience possible, but this is a big change for fans and we know it'll take some time."

The NFL Sees Best Ratings Week Since 2016

The network-wide average of 18.5 million viewers was up 7% from the same Thursday-Monday period last season, according to the NFL.

ESPN Is ‘Flexible’ on TV Rights for College Football Playoff

“We’ve been clear to anyone who is interested that we are very willing to be flexible here and be creative in terms of this expansion,” ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in an interview.

Kirk Herbstreit Wants to Make TNF Booth the “Best in Television”

“My goal is to be the best booth in television and I feel like I’m working with Al and Freddy, I don’t know why we can’t be.”

New FS1 Lineup Sees Ratings Decline In First Week

According to the New York Post, The Carton Show averaged 17,400 viewers in its first week.

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."