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LIV Golf Tried to Buy Time on Fox To Show London Tournament

LIV Golf reportedly spoke with most American broadcasters but did not “have substantive discussions about a media rights agreement with any" before they made the offer to Fox.

The Athletic Tells Staff No More Politics

"A memo obtained by Defector shows Paul Fichtenbaum's desire to remain neutral on divisive issues."

Toucher & Rich Mock First Take Feud Between Stephen A. Smith & Skip Bayless

“Fred Toucher said that both men’s opinions rest on overstating the importance of First Take to ESPN.”

Top Cable Networks See Live Sports As Key To Combating Subscription Loss

"Former FOX Sports executive Patrick Crakes told Steinberg it is largely a no-risk play."

Vince McMahon Gives Up CEO Duties Amid WWE Misconduct Probe

A statement from WWE says that Vince McMahon will stay involved with "creative content during this period and remains committed to cooperating with the review underway."

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."