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Sports Media Reacts to New York Yankees Fans Who Interfered with Mookie Betts During World Series Game 4

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Sports Media Reacts to New York Yankees Fans Who Interfered with Mookie Betts During World Series Game 4

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Major League Baseball has been on a roll this postseason and even earned a victory over the NFL earlier this week when it drew more viewers for Game 3 of the World Series than the Monday Night Football game that aired at the same time. The rivalry between the top two media markets in the country, New York and Los Angeles, along with the star players both teams have makes a big difference. In Game 4, the rivalry between the two heated up when a couple of New York Yankees fans ripped a ball right out of the glove of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts.

On the New York Yankees radio broadcast, play-by-play broadcaster John Sterling said, “I’ve seen people go for baseballs before. In my 49 years of broadcasting baseball, I’ve never seen that.”

On radio, WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti and Boomer Esiason spent time on the fans and their role in the game. Gio said, “The two goombas out in right field, the Grabbing Goombas — the Goomba Grabbers that got this whole thing started. Everybody’s gotta have a mascot. Everybody’s gotta have something and the 2024 New York Yankees now have the goomba grabbers.”

Esiason added, “He looked ridiculous…whatever the stereotypical Yankees fan is, that’s that guy, there he is…He’s ripping the ball out of his hands. The other guy is holding onto Mookie Betts’ other hand. I mean, it’s asinine.”

The two fans, who have been identified as Austin Capobianco and John Peter, have been told by MLB and the Yankees that they are not welcome at Game 5 later tonight and will be refunded for their tickets.

Many in sports media weighed in on what took place and their thoughts on the situation. This includes Rob Gronkowski who said on ‘Up and Adams’ with Kay Adams that he was friends with Capobianco who played club hockey at Arizona when Gronkowski was there.

Gronk said, “Him doing that represents him very well. He is all in for his teams…He’s a beauty.” Gronk would later post on X, “Austin was a college friend. Very passionate about the teams he represents. Will do anything for them. A menace, wild boy as well, he is the person that undoubtedly would say he would do that then actually do it. Maniac status since college has been confirmed.”

Others posted their takes on social media:

CNN Anchor Abby Phillip After Ryan Girdusky/Mehdi Hasan Incident: ‘We Can Not Have Gratuitous Voices at the Table’

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CNN Anchor Abby Phillip After Ryan Girdusky/Mehdi Hasan Incident: ‘We Can Not Have Gratuitous Voices at the Table’

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Earlier this week, author Ryan Girdusky was removed from the CNN primetime program hosted by Abby Phillip after a racist comment toward Mehdi Hasan. Phillip has now defended the decision to remove him from the panel.

While discussing the incident, including the decision of CNN to ban Girdusky from appearing again in the future, Phillip said the moment wasn’t indicative of what transpires on her program.

The NewsNight anchor shared that she understood the feeling that Ryan Girdusky shared that Republicans being called “Nazis” wasn’t conducive for productive dialogue, but said he overstepped the line when he mockingly accused Mehdi Hasan of being a terrorist.

“Most of the time when we see Republicans and Democrats talking on TV, they’re not that far apart,” said Phillip while speaking on a panel during a session at MediaWeek. “But there are lines that, when they get crossed, there’s going to be a penalty. We can not have gratuitous voices at the table. It really poisons the conversation and doesn’t serve anyone.”

Abby Phillip added that while this moment in American history is filled with vitriol, having a discussion remains a priority for her CNN show.

“This is a charged time for the country and a charged time in our politics. We want to talk to each other, but people have to be able to hear you.”

Netflix Names Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, James Harden Headliners of ‘Starting 5’ Season Two

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Netflix Names Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, James Harden Headliners of ‘Starting 5’ Season Two

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Netflix has announced that it already has its cast set for the next season of its popular Starting 5 series. The first season dropped on the streaming service on October 9 and is a 10-part series which features a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players. Those players are Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings.

Season two will be highlighted by Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers. The other two players will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers.

The Netflix series is a combined effort between Uninterrupted in association with Higher Ground Productions and Omaha Productions. The star-studded list of Executive Producers includes LeBron James, President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Peyton Manning.

Boston.com reports Jayson Tatum was initially offered to either be in the first season or potentially star in the second season, however, he wanted to be in the first season and felt confident about Boston winning a championship, which (spoiler alert) does happen in the first season.

Morgan Prue Named 95.7 WZID Manchester, NH Program Director

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Morgan Prue Named 95.7 WZID Manchester, NH Program Director

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Veteran Programmer Morgan Prue has been appointed Program Director for Heritage AC 95.7 WZID and Classic Hits Rewind 94.1 at Saga’s Manchester Media Group in Manchester, NH.

Prue was most recently at Binnie Media, where she handled Regional Promotions and programmed Active Rock 99.1 The Bone in Concord-Manchester, NH. Before this role, she served as Assistant Program Director and Music Director at Rogers Mainstream Rock 106-1 CHEZ in her hometown of Ottawa, Canada.

Manchester Market President Lucy Lange said, “We are fortunate to have major market talent leading the region’s strongest AC brand, WZID.”

Prue added, “I’m thrilled to be a part of another legendary radio station and to be working with the amazing and talented team at WZID! Special thanks to Lucy Lange and [SVP/Content] Pat Paxton for this incredible opportunity!

Prue spent 15 years at 106.7 Lite FM in New York. Other stops include AC Magic 106.7 Boston and Classic Hits WROR.

710 WOR Morning Host Len Berman to Provide First-Ever Radio Coverage of New York City Marathon

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710 WOR Morning Host Len Berman to Provide First-Ever Radio Coverage of New York City Marathon

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710 WOR is providing coverage for the New York City Marathon for the first time in its history. Morning host Len Berman will lead the station’s coverage.

This first-ever radio broadcast of the iconic New York City event will be heard this Sunday, November 3rd. The broadcast will run from 8 AM to Noon on 710 WOR and on the iHeartRadio app.

“I’m honored to be hosting WOR’s maiden voyage with the TCS New York City Marathon,” said Berman. “I’ve hosted TV coverage of the event many times and it’s consistently one of the best days of the year in the city. We look forward to conveying that same message to our listeners.”

710 WOR Program Director Tomm Cuddy viewed Berman as a natural fit to anchor the station’s coverage.

“When iHeartMedia New York partnered with the New York Road Runners (NYRR) to produce this inaugural radio broadcast of the marathon, it was a no-brainer to put Len at the helm of the broadcast,” said Cuddy. 

“His association with New York sports, during his more than 50-year television career, and his ‘second life’ as co-host of the WOR morning show since 2015, ensure that Len will make this a can’t-miss broadcast.”

Berman hosts mornings on the station alongside Michael Riedel. Their show is heard from 6-10 AM.

ESPN Draws 13.4 Million Viewers for Monday Night Football; Finishes Just Behind World Series Game 3

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ESPN Draws 13.4 Million Viewers for Monday Night Football; Finishes Just Behind World Series Game 3

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Monday night was a very busy one on the sports calendar and two broadcasts, in particular, battled it out for the top spot on the night. In a very closely contested race, Major League Baseball on FOX won the night over the NFL on ESPN by a score of 13.6 million average viewers to 13.4 million average viewers based on various reports.

The Monday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers was a low-scoring affair which was tied at 9 at halftime and finished with the Steelers winning 26-18 to improve to 6-2 on the season, dropping the Giants to 2-6. This will be the only direct competition between the NFL during the World Series, which can finish tonight or at the latest on Friday or Saturday.

ESPN aired the football broadcast, and it was simulcast on ABC. The viewership number also includes those watching the ManningCast on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes as well as ESPN and NFL Streaming services.

For Game 3 of the World Series, the combined viewership number includes those watching on FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX Streaming services, which gets to the total of 13.6 million.

Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch notes last year, the same head-to-head matchup ended in a knockout by the Monday Night Football Game. The football game drew more than 15 million average viewers while Game 3 of the Texas Rangers-Arizona Diamondback series brought in just over 8 million. That makes this year an improvement of 63% for baseball while football saw a decline of 12%.

93.9 LITE-FM Chicago Set For Christmas Music Starting Friday

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93.9 LITE-FM Chicago Set For Christmas Music Starting Friday

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When trick-or-treating ends, Santa Claus is coming to Chicago. iHeartMedia’s AC 93.9 LITE FM has announced the return of its all-Christmas music format, beginning at 3 pm Friday.

93.9 Program Director Mick Lee said in a statement, “93.9 LITE FM listeners have spoken year after year. Once Halloween ends, they are ready for Christmas music on 93.9 LITE FM; we’re thrilled to celebrate our 24th year as Chicago’s Christmas station, spreading cheer, unity, and warmth all season long!”

The annual rush to Christmas music with the goal of being first in the market has led to stations moving to the format earlier and earlier.

As previously reported k-Mozart in Los Angeles (BMM 10/28) and WLRS Louisville (BMM 10/11) have already flipped to all Christmas.

Other stations across the country will likely be flipping in the coming days.

Audacy Names Ray Borelli Senior Vice President of Research and Insights

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Audacy Names Ray Borelli Senior Vice President of Research and Insights

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Audacy has announced former Warner Bros. Discovery advertising executive Ray Borelli will serve as its Senior Vice President of Research and Insights.

Borelli previously served as Vice President of Ad Sales Research at Warner Bros. Discovery, in addition to working as a Senior Vice President for CNBC in its research department.

“I am thrilled to be joining Audacy at such an exciting time for the audio industry,” said Borelli. “Audacy’s portfolio of brands and research platform is best in class, and I look forward to working closely with our team and advertising partners to help fuel exponential growth for the business.” 

“Ray’s research experience across channels and media, coupled with his unique ability to turn data into powerful narratives, will make him an excellent addition to the team as we execute our forward strategy,” said Audacy Chief Marketing Officer Paul Suchman. “With tenure spanning some of the most influential media companies, his expertise in driving meaningful outcomes for clients will be a strong asset as Audacy continues to elevate our value to the advertising community.”

In his new role, Borelli will report to Suchman and work closely with Audacy’s leadership team across revenue, digital and programming.

In addition to his time at Warner Bros. Discovery and CNBC, Ray Borelli also worked in research roles for FOX Sports and the NBA.

Kamala Harris Joins Charlamagne Tha God On ‘The Breakfast Club’

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Kamala Harris Joins Charlamagne Tha God On ‘The Breakfast Club’

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Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back with Charlamagne Tha God on Premiere Networks’ syndicated “The Breakfast Club” Tuesday morning.

As reported by The Hill, among the topics was GOP Candidate Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which Harris turned into a message for undecided voters.

“There is going to be a new president on January 20th of next year, and it’s either going to be Donald Trump, or it’s going to be me, and I would ask people to imagine the Oval Office it’s either going to be Donald Trump sitting behind that desk writing out his enemies list of who he’s going to seek revenge and retribution on, or it’s going to be me working on behalf of the American people as I always have done.”

Things got a little loud when show contributor Loren LaRosa suggested young black men may not be supporting her. Charlemagne cut her off, saying, “That’s a lie.”

“The brothers aren’t saying that,” Harris said. “I was just at a barbershop in Philly talking with very incredible and distinguished men who are leaders in their community in small business and education. And these men, these Black men, were talking about not only their support for me but most importantly their support for my perspective on what we can do that lifts up the community and taps into the ambitions and the aspirations.”

During the discussion, Charlamagne highlighted that the Trump campaign has been airing anti-transgender advertisements featuring the voices of Charlamagne and co-host DJ Envy without their consent. In light of this, he inquired about effective strategies for combating misinformation and whether such efforts are feasible now.

“Truth is always going to prevail over the misinformation and the lies, but it takes work,” Harris said. “He has spent tens of millions of dollars trying to hit me with a bunch of disinformation and misinformation on this, and he’s living in a glass house because the policies he’s speaking about were also his policies,” Harris said.

The Trump campaign has been served with a cease and desist over the advertising.

Northwest NewsRadio, 570 KVI Adding Remote News Service

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Northwest NewsRadio, 570 KVI Adding Remote News Service

Remote News Service has announced the addition of Lotus Communications news/talk station 570 KVI and Northwest NewsRadio to its growing list of users.

The Seattle stations will utilize news and traffic updates from Remote News Service.

“We are excited about our new partnership with Remote News Service,” Northwest NewsRadio News Director Frank Lenzi said. “Their traffic anchors provide our listeners with the top-notch, real-time traffic information for which they have come to rely on us for generations.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Lotus Communications, which has such a great reputation in the industry, to the RNS family,” said Remote News owner Lotto. “This year has been one of tremendous growth and these stations magnify the quality of client stations and markets we’ve been able to attract. It’s all about the exceptional performance of our team.”

The stations are the latest to sign on for news and traffic updates from Lotto’s company. Remote News has added several new affiliates in 2024.

RNS is a live and localized news network providing hyper-targeted and custom news and traffic remotely.

Additionally, the service is also being added to Lotus’ country station, Hank 101.5, in Seattle.

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