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FOX Sports Draws 2.8 Million Viewers for ‘FOX College Football Friday’

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FOX Sports Draws 2.8 Million Viewers for ‘FOX College Football Friday’

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Friday night college football continues to draw a large audience on FOX. This week’s game turned out to be a blowout as No. 6 Oregon had a 24-0 lead on Michigan State and ended up winning 31-10. The game drew an average audience of 2.842 million viewers for ‘FOX College Football Friday.’

FOX Sports says the game peaked at 3.568 million viewers and was the most-watched telecast of the day in the A18-49 demographic.

This weekend FOX will feature Northwestern at Maryland followed by Oregon at Purdue. The month will close out Friday Oct. 25 with Rutgers at USC, which will take place after Game 1 of the World Series.

This is the first year for the FOX Sports special package of Friday night games. The primetime slot features games from the Big Ten, Big 12 and Mountain West conferences throughout the season.

When the package was announced, Michael Mulvihill, President, Insight and Analytics, FOX Corporation said in a release, “FOX is football, and our new Friday night package will make FOX the leader in America’s game throughout the weekend. We’ve built our collegiate business by seizing opportunities in previously underutilized timeslots, first with Big Noon Saturday and now on Friday nights. Our goal this fall is to have the No. 1 college football game on both Fridays and Saturdays and the top NFL game on Sundays.”

The Ticket 106.1 to Become Radio Flagship of Tulane Green Wave Sports

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The Ticket 106.1 to Become Radio Flagship of Tulane Green Wave Sports

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Less than a year after launching, The Ticket 106.1 in New Orleans has landed its first play-by-play partnership. It will become the new radio flagship of the Tulane Green Wave athletic department.

Cumulus Media launched the sports station in March with the majority of programming coming from Fox Sports Radio.

Both football and men’s basketball radio broadcasts will be heard on the new sports station.

“When you think of college athletics in New Orleans you think of Tulane. We are ecstatic to be the home of Green Wave Football and Men’s Basketball,” said Cumulus Media New Orleans Regional Vice President and Market Manager Pat Galloway.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Cumulus Media New Orleans, The Ticket 106.1 FM and Heaven 106.7 for the balance of this football season along with the upcoming men’s basketball season,” Tulane Director of Athletics David Harris said. “Our fans always show great passion following Tulane over the airwaves and this relationship only enhances their ability to do just that.”

Corey Gloor will remain the Voice of the Green Wave with the move. He will continue to be joined in the radio booth by Steve Barrios. Maddy Hudak will continue covering the sidelines for football broadcasts.

“We take great pride in providing quality radio broadcasts for our Green Wave faithful and are excited to work with Cumulus Media to deliver on that objective,” Gloor said. “Steve, Maddy, and I look forward to continue bringing Tulane sports to life on air in this new era on The Ticket 106.1.”

The transition to The Ticket 106.1 will be completed by this weekend when the Green Wave plays Rice. Tulane baseball and women’s basketball broadcasts will remain on WRBH 88.3.

Emergency Funding Available For Broadcasters

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Emergency Funding Available For Broadcasters

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The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has announced emergency financial aid for broadcasters impacted by Hurricane Helene. Through the Foundation’s Emergency Grant Program, a simplified vetting process has been implemented to expedite the disbursement of emergency funds to those in urgent need.

Individual broadcasters can apply for emergency assistance and determine their eligibility by clicking this link.

BFOA President Tim McCarthy said in a release. “Broken pipes, power outages, displacement, and more have brought devastation to many of our colleagues. We’ve already approved over half a dozen requests, and that’s just the beginning. Based on the number of requests from previous disasters, we know that figure will grow significantly as those impacted by the storm assess their damage and determine the costs.”

“We’ve also reached out to groups and state associations in the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene and asked them to inform their employees and members that we are here to provide aid to those who need it most,” McCarthy added. “Our colleagues cannot be left alone to struggle.”

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, the Foundation is prepared to offer emergency grants to eligible individuals impacted by the storm.

Mike Gallagher: I Tried to Take My Show to Israel This Week, But Travel to Tel Aviv Virtually Impossible

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Mike Gallagher: I Tried to Take My Show to Israel This Week, But Travel to Tel Aviv Virtually Impossible

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October 7th marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks in Israel. Salem Radio Network host Mike Gallagher wanted to be in the country to commemorate the date, but could not make travel work.

Gallagher dedicated his entire nationally syndicated show to remembering the attacks Monday. And while discussing the event with International Fellowship of Christians and Jews President Yael Eckstein, the Salem Radio Network host revealed he tried to be in the Middle East nation this week.

“I had a crazy, goofy, bizarre idea to try to broadcast from Israel today,” Gallagher shared. “Last week, we all huddled and got on the phone with the travel planners.”

He then asked Eckstein about commercial flights available to Tel Aviv. She responded by saying that there are very few flights into the country due to the nature of the conflict between Hamas and the Israeli government. “It’s nearly impossible, if not completely impossible to get a ticket,” she shared. “Today, it’s basically impossible.”

“There was no way. We tried,” admitted Gallagher. “Listen, if I could have been on a plane, I would have been.”

Gallagher — who went to the country earlier this year — shared that the company’s partnership with the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is “one of the happiest occurrences that I’ve experienced in my career.”

Mike Gallagher concluded that while he was disappointed he couldn’t make it to Israel, the timing may have worked out as he is concerned about his home as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward Tampa, where his show is based.

KS95 Minneapolis Delivers Essential Supplies To North Carolina

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KS95 Minneapolis Delivers Essential Supplies To North Carolina

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In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, KS95 Minneapolis-St. Paul partnered with a distribution center near Charlotte to fill a 20-foot U-Haul truck with essential supplies for needy families in the Asheville area.

Within 24 hours, KS95 listeners and sponsors helped pack a truck parked at a Cub Foods lot in Maplewood, Minnesota. On Friday afternoon, Crisco and Wes from the Crisco, Dez, and Wes Morning Show hit the road, returning on Sunday night.

“When we watched in real-time the devastation created by Hurricane Helene in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, we knew we had to do something,” commented morning show co-host Crisco. “As they always do, our listeners and advertising partners stepped up to give. The 18-hour drive was long but definitely worth it.”

ESPN Anchor Hannah Storm to Receive Pat Summerall Award Which Celebrates Career and Community Impact

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ESPN Anchor Hannah Storm to Receive Pat Summerall Award Which Celebrates Career and Community Impact

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The Legends for Charity Dinner, which takes place during Super Bowl weekend, has announced its Pat Summerall Award winner for 2025. ESPN anchor Hannah Storm will be the honoree when the event celebrates its 20th year on Feb. 6, 2025. The event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The award celebrates a national broadcaster or prominent sports personality who has had an outstanding career while making a significant impact in the community. Storm, who hosted the event in 2019 and 2020, has worked for CNN, NBC Sports and CBS News in addition to her time with ESPN which began in 2008.

Storm will be the second female recipient of the Pat Summerall Award, following Erin Andrews who was recognized in 2022. James Brown from CBS was the first recipient of the award in 2006 when Summerall hand-picked the honoree. Last year the award went to Tony Romo.

Legends for Charity has raised more than $13 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other past honorees include, Greg Gumbel, Jim Nantz, Chris Berman, Cris Collinsworth, Al Michaels, John Madden, Rich Eisen and Jim Kelly.

Rick McNulty Upped To 5-8 PM Host On KUTX Austin

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Rick McNulty Upped To 5-8 PM Host On KUTX Austin

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AAA KUTX Austin has named Rick McNulty, 5-8 pm host, replacing Jody Denberg, who retired on August 2. (BMM 7/30)

Since 2007, McNulty has been with KUTX and its sister station, Public News/Talk 90.5 KUT-FM. Before the launch of KUTX in 2013, he originally hosted the overnight programming on KUT-FM.

In 2019, he was appointed as Music Director and has hosted “Left of the Dial” and “Uptown Saturday Night.”

Program Director Matt Reilly said, “I’m very excited to have Rick in this new position. His energy, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about all kinds of music make him perfectly suited to host this show. I imagine Steely Dan and Prince fans will be extra pleased that Rick has more airtime now, too.”

McNulty added, “These are some large shoes to fill, but I feel like I’ve learned firsthand from the best in the business. As a lifelong radio nerd, I’m pretty excited to be on the air every day at the greatest station in the nation.”

McNulty will continue in his Music Director role.

Cumulus Media Ceases Operations of 1230 WFAS, Returns License on All-Digital AM Signal

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Cumulus Media Ceases Operations of 1230 WFAS, Returns License on All-Digital AM Signal

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More than three years after moving 1230 WFAS AM to an all-digital signal, Cumulus Media has abandoned the signal and returned the license for the station to the FCC.

The company surrendered the license for the station licensed to White Plains, New York, a northern suburb of the city, according to RadioInsight. The 1,000-watt signal moved to an all-digital distribution in May 2021 after the FCC made the technology officially available. At the time of the switch, the station was just the third all-digital AM brand in the nation. Most AM radio stations have continued with an analog signal, due to the limited availability of HD Radio.

The Cumulus Media station was airing the entirety of the Westwood One nationally syndicated conservative talk offerings. Hosts like Dan Bongino, Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, and Chris Plante, among others, all gained clearance in the New York market on the signal.

With the surrender of the license for 1230 WFAS, Cumulus has now completely vacated the nations largest market after selling its holdings in the city between 2018 and 2023.

Minnesota Twins Strike Deal with Audacy Minneapolis for 830 WCCO, 102.9 The Wolf to Remain Radio Flagships

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Minnesota Twins Strike Deal with Audacy Minneapolis for 830 WCCO, 102.9 The Wolf to Remain Radio Flagships

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Audacy Minneapolis and the Minnesota Twins have announced a multi-year deal that will keep the MLB franchise on 830 WCCO and 102.9 The Wolf.

The Twins have been a mainstay on 830 WCCO for decades. Originally debuting on the Minneapolis news/talk station when the franchise launched in 1961, the club remained on the station until 2006. In 2018, the club rejoined the Audacy Minneapolis station before 102.9 The Wolf was added as an FM simulcast in 2020.

“Audacy is thrilled to continue its long-standing partnership with the Minnesota Twins, ensuring fans across the Upper Midwest can catch every pitch of Twins baseball throughout the season and stay up-to-date on everything surrounding the team all year long,” Audacy Minneapolis Senior Vice President and Market Manager Jeff Gonsales said. “With this multi-year extension, we remain committed to giving fans multiple destinations for everything Twins and look forward to many more seasons of being the home for fans.”

“We’ve always felt as though Minnesota Twins baseball and WCCO Radio are kind of synonymous and certainly signal the best of spring and summer and hopefully in the future, back into fall baseball here in Minnesota,” added Twins President Dave St. Peter. “So we think we landed in the right place.”

830 WCCO will serve as the home of spring training, regular season, and postseason games. In addition to airing on both the AM and FM signals in Minneapolis, Twins broadcasts will be available on the Audacy app for listeners in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, western Wisconsin, and northern Iowa.

Shams Charania Hired by ESPN to Replace Adrian Wojnarowski as Senior NBA Insider

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Shams Charania Hired by ESPN to Replace Adrian Wojnarowski as Senior NBA Insider

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A couple of weeks ago when ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski surprised everyone and abruptly retired from sports media to take on the role of GM of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball, speculation immediately went to Shams Charania as a possible replacement. While other names were mentioned, including the idea that ESPN might make someone like Adam Schefter a ‘Super Insider,’ Charania announced today via his X account that he is indeed headed to ESPN.

“I am honored to join ESPN as the company’s Senior NBA Insider,” Charania wrote. “I can’t wait to be part of an incredible group of colleagues at ESPN and serve the sports audience worldwide.”

Charania had been working for The Athletic and FanDuel TV and had recently left Stadium. Previously, he and Wojnarowski worked together at Yahoo Sports. Charania started his career as a sportswriter covering the Chicago Bulls at the age of 17.

Sergio Gonzalez, Editorial Director for The Athletic posted about Charania on X, saying, “I’ve had the incredibly good fortune of working with the type of talent that editors dream of. Working with Shams Charania, seeing how he goes about his work and everything that goes into him being who he is has been an honor and a privilege.”

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