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Disney Has Abandoned Idea of ESPN Spin-Off

In the midst of some large media companies not growing at the rate once seen, and in a lot of cases declining, the appeal of being in streaming and linear offerings is strong.

Pat McAfee Signs Multiyear Contract Extension with WWE

McAfee has been an analyst for Friday Night SmackDown on FOX since April 2021 alongside play-by-play commentator Michael Cole.

Dirt and Sprague: ESPN Doesn’t Care About Radio

"Someone would probably say when Colin left, I would say when Le Batard left," Sprague surmised, "but there seems to be a real 'less than interested' feeling from Bristol on their radio situation"

Carman and Lima Recall When Radio Hosts Weren’t Able To Be Authentic On Air

"Ken Carman mentioned that at multiple points in his career, he was told to rip callers occasionally."

Larry Bowa Warns Angelo Cataldi Fans Will Boo First Pitch If It’s Not a Strike

"Angelo Cataldi made Bowa promise to frame the ball so that whatever he throws looks like a strike to the crowd."

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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."