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RJ Choppy: Mike Tirico Essay of the US Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Moment Didn’t Have Any Agenda

"Maybe the new number one seed of sports broadcasters. Bob Costas had it back in the day. Then Jim Nantz, and now I think Mike Trico has the gold."

Mike Schmidt Departs NBC Sports Philadelphia Phillies Booth

"Schmidt appeared in just four games last season, including the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Twins on September 28."

New York Yankees Broadcasting Legend John Sterling Reveals Recent Heart Attack

"I’m very fortunate, and all things are good."

Taryn Hatcher Not Retained by NBC Sports Philadelphia for Upcoming Phillies Season

"The decision reportedly coincides with a broader structural shift inside the company rather than a simple talent swap tied to on-field coverage."

WGR Expands Coverage to Rochester on 95.7 FM

"We know how deeply connected Rochester listeners are to Buffalo-area teams, and this expansion allows us to serve that passion while preserving meaningful, local sports talk and engagement."

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."