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Gary Bettman: Local Rights Deals Continue To Be Important for Fan Connection to NHL

“There’s still going to be an important role for local coverage."

J.J. Watt: ‘I Have a Very Difficult Time Criticizing Guys’

"It would be very weird if I didn’t have some tie to the game because I love watching it, talking about it, breaking it down."

Angelo Cataldi Believes Joe Weachter Leaving 94WIP Was Due to Age Discrimination

“He was let go because he was older, and because on a ledger sheet he made a certain amount of money. The corporate people couldn't justify it."

Five NBA Teams Deadline To Extend With FanDuel Sports Network Delayed Again: Report

"The Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Milwaukee Bucks have yet to renew their agreements with the RSN to at least broadcast games for next season."

David Samson: MLB Work Stoppage is ‘Almost Assured’ After 2026 Season

"When you say that tens of thousands of direct-to-consumer in-market packages are being sold and you’re trying to say, ‘Look how many people want to pay to watch baseball,’ and then you do the math, oy."

Breaking

Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."