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Mark Kaboly Let Go by The Athletic After 7 Years Covering the Pittsburgh Steelers; Pat McAfee Offers Support

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Mark Kaboly Let Go by The Athletic After 7 Years Covering the Pittsburgh Steelers; Pat McAfee Offers Support

Mark Kaboly, who spent the last seven years covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for The Athletic, has announced he is no longer with the company. In a social media post on X, Kaboly posted, “Well, looks like I just became a free agent. If anybody is looking for a veteran Steelers/NFL writer with 22 years of experience, feel free to reach out to me. DMs are open.”

Kaboly has covered the Steelers since 2002 with the McKeesport Daily News and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He also spent a year with Dejan Kovacevic’s DKPittsburghSports.com.

Kaboly is well known to Pat McAfee’s audience as he is a frequent guest on the show. McAfee said today, “Just know that Kaboly’s going to be ok, Kaboly’s gonna be a-ok. And we may or may not have already been in contact with Kaboly, and I know we aren’t the only ones.”

Kaboly is also the president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Recently, several writers from The Athletic have left the company, although most seem to have been voluntary. Just last week Nicole Auerbach announced her departure and prior to that college football writers Ari Wasserman, Max Olson and Kalyn Kahler all left.

“The Critic” Returns To 105.5 The Bridge, Charleston, SC.

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“The Critic” Returns To 105.5 The Bridge, Charleston, SC.

Jim “The Critic” Voight has returned to LM Communication’s AAA WCOO (105.5 The Bridge) in Charleston, SC. Voight brings 30 years of experience in the market and will host weekday mornings from 6 to 10.

Voight said, “So excited to be back on the Bridge. Looking forward to reconnecting with the great Charleston audience and the amazing business owners throughout town. And remember, Team Critic is everywhere!”

LM Communications GM Rick Carmean added, “We are thrilled to have “The Critic” back on 105.5 The Bridge on weekday mornings. It’s fitting that The Bridge’s focus on the local community and all that’s happening in Charleston matches his love for the city.”

Listen online here.

ESPN ‘SportsCenter’ Anchors to Participate in ‘First Take’ Episodes This Week

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ESPN ‘SportsCenter’ Anchors to Participate in ‘First Take’ Episodes This Week

Throughout the week on ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim will welcome a lineup featuring SportsCenter anchors who will provide their unique perspectives to the program. The top-rated morning program, which has attained 23 consecutive months of year-over-year growth in a stretch featuring five of the show’s top 10 months within the timeframe, will implement various ESPN SportsCenter personalities in its debates serving as analysts ahead of the new football season.

“I’m excited to welcome the tremendous talent from SportsCenter this week,” Smith said in a statement. “First Take is a melting pot of ideas and personalities, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to combine two of ESPN’s flagship brands together.”

The lineup of SportsCenter anchors begins on Tuesday with Matt Barrie and Shae Cornette joining First Take to discuss a variety of topics from around the world of professional sports. Cornette has appeared on First Take several times in the past both as an analyst and a fill-in host, and she recently signed a contract extension with ESPN as well. Elle Duncan will join the program on Wednesday in addition to weekly contributor Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, who also hosts for SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio and MLB Network.

The Thursday edition of the show will feature SportsCenter anchors Randy Scott, Gary Striewski, Nicole Briscoe and Michael Eaves. Striewski recently signed a contract extension with ESPN through which he will continue to host SportsCenter with Scott. Qerim will host the Wednesday and Thursday episodes of First Take, while Christine Williamson hosts this Tuesday. All episodes will emanate from the ESPN Seaport District Studios in New York City from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST on ESPN.

“We’re all looking forward to not only bringing the fun we have on SportsCenter to a new audience,” Scott said in a statement. “We’re also excited to see for ourselves that Stephen A., Molly, and Mad Dog are, in fact, real people and not just brilliant sports media legends created in a lab somewhere.”

Later this week, First Take will present a live edition of the program at Fanatics Fest NYC from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center featuring Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo and Ryan Clark. Special guests scheduled to appear on the show include Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and actor and comedian Druski. Smith will participate in two theater panels during the convention with former NFL quarterbacks and multi-time Super Bowl champions Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

News Media Reacts to WCBS Newsradio 880 Ceasing Operations as ESPN New York Moves to Audacy Signal

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News Media Reacts to WCBS Newsradio 880 Ceasing Operations as ESPN New York Moves to Audacy Signal

Monday morning a shocking announcement came down, revealing that Good Karma Brands and Audacy had agreed to a deal to give ESPN New York placement on the AM signal occupied by WCBS Newsradio 880.

The iconic New York all-news radio brand will cease operations on Monday, August 26th, as ESPN New York abandons its 98.7 FM signal in favor of AM Radio and a digital-focused presentation.

 “New York has always been proudly unique in supporting two all-news radio brands, but the news business has gone through significant changes,” said Audacy New York Market President Chris Olivero. “The headwinds facing local journalism nationwide made it essential to strategically reimagine how we deliver the news for the most impact.”

Audacy New York will continue to feature all-news programming on sister station 1010 WINS, which is also available on 92.3 FM, which it added in October 2022.

WCBS debuted its iconic all-news format in 1967 with its famous traffic and weather reporting continuing to be a staple in its branding.

Many observers called the demise of WCBS Newsradio 880 the “end of an era”, with both current and former employees taking to social media to share their memories of the iconic brand.

Monique Jordan joins WRBO, Memphis For Middays

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Monique Jordan joins WRBO, Memphis For Middays

Monique Jordan is taking the midday reigns at Cumulus Media’s Urban AC WRBO (The Best Mix of R&B)/Memphis. Bringing with her over 20 years of broadcasting experience, she moves over from WUHT (Hot 107.7)/Birmingham, AL.

Jordan said, “I want to thank Cumulus Birmingham VP/Market Manager James Robinson and PD Tasha Simone for giving me the opportunity to return to the Cumulus family in the city of Birmingham. A special thanks to Kenny Smoov for having faith in my ability to perform in a bigger market. Last but certainly not least, a huge thanks to Lou Bennett and Cumulus Memphis VP/Market Manager Morgan Bohannon for warmly welcoming me and allowing me to display my talent in the Memphis market.”

WRBO PD Lou Bennett said, “After a long search, we welcome Monique Jordan, who brings a dynamic on-air presence, deep passion for music, and a commitment to the station’s success through engaging content, exceptional communication, and creativity. Monique is a true professional and the perfect fit for the WRBO brand and the vibe of the Memphis community.”

Her new show airs weekdays 9 am-2 pm.

ESPN New York and Good Karma Brands Reach Deal to Lease WCBS Newsradio 880 AM From WFAN Owner Audacy

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ESPN New York and Good Karma Brands Reach Deal to Lease WCBS Newsradio 880 AM From WFAN Owner Audacy

In a somewhat surprising move, WFAN owner Audacy and ESPN New York owner Good Karma Brands (GKB) have entered into a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) which will begin on August 26. As part of the deal, GKB will be responsible for the programming on 880 AM and will use it as the new home of ESPN New York, replacing the current WCBS all-news format. Audacy will continue to own the frequency and will change the call letters to WHSQ-AM. 

ESPN New York currently airs on 98.7, however the lease on that deal expires at the end of the month and while they planned on just airing over-the-air on 1050 AM WEPN-AM, the 880 AM signal is a much stronger signal and will give them much better penetration into the whole New York metropolitan area.

Andrew Marchand of the The Athletic has reported the initial terms are for three years and will begin on August 26.

Audacy’s 1010 WINS will now be the only 24/7 all-news brand in the New York market. According to the company, “across FM, AM and digital platforms, nearly two million people a week come to 1010 WINS@92.3FM to get their news, traffic and weather.” 

The New York Mets will still be heard on 880 AM and Audacy will remain the rightsholder for the games and continue to produce them as well as air them on their Audacy app.  

“New York has always been proudly unique in supporting two all-news radio brands, but the news business has gone through significant changes,” said Chris Oliviero, New York Market President, Audacy. “The headwinds facing local journalism nationwide made it essential to strategically reimagine how we deliver the news for the most impact. WCBS 880 has been one of the most respected radio stations in history, with a legacy cemented by the hundreds of world-class journalists, on and off the air, who willed it into existence over the decades. If it happened in New York or the world, you heard about it on WCBS 880. Today, 1010 WINS@92.3FM, equally iconic, moves forward as New York’s only 24/7 all-news station with the best distribution platform, the largest audience and the most recognized brand in the industry. All-news is a pillar of Audacy, and this decision, though difficult, fortifies that leadership position for generations to come.” 

This is a breaking news story, and we will continue to update it as more information becomes available.

Danny Parkins, Emmanuel Acho Added to FS1 Morning Programming, ‘Undisputed’ Will Not Return

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Danny Parkins, Emmanuel Acho Added to FS1 Morning Programming, ‘Undisputed’ Will Not Return

Chicago sports radio personality Danny Parkins will be joining a new morning show on FS1, sources have confirmed to Barrett Media. Parkins, who has filled in across programming throughout the year on First Things First and The Herd, had been a target of the network and was recently offered a seven-figure deal. Over the last seven-and-a-half years, Parkins has hosted programming on 670 The Score and attained success in afternoon drive alongside Matt Spiegel. Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report Parkins leaving 670 The Score to join a new morning program on FS1.

Emmanuel Acho will also move to the mornings on FS1 after working on Speak alongside Joy Taylor and LeSean McCoy in the afternoons, sources tell Barrett Media. Acho, a former NFL linebacker, joined FOX Sports in 2020 and previously worked with Marcellus Wiley on Speak for Yourself. More announcements pertaining to the future programming lineup at FS1 are forthcoming as the morning shows remain dark throughout this week. The Undisputed morning show will not be returning to FS1, sources told Barrett Media, with Skip Bayless appearing on the final episode of the program earlier in the month.

Michelle Beadle was reported to be in serious discussions to join FS1 as a co-host of The Carton Show, according to Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post. Over the last several years, Beadle has worked on a variety of different media ventures, such as hosting Run It Back on FanDuel TV and a midday radio show with SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio. It remains unknown if Beadle will be part of the new FS1 programming lineup, which it reportedly hopes to launch on Monday, Aug. 26.

Craig Carton, who joined FS1 on a full-time basis last year, recently called the New York Yankees’ series against the Texas Rangers alongside Suzyn Waldman on WFAN. The former New York sports radio host has worked on the eponymous FS1 morning program with co-host David Jacoby and a rotation of analysts, including Plaxico Burress, Willie Colon and Tim Hardaway.

As part of earlier programming alterations at the network, afternoon shows Speak and First Things First have been expanded to two-hour programs. Colin Cowherd and Jason McIntyre continue to host The Herd starting at 12 p.m. EST on FS1 and simulcasting on FOX Sports Radio. FS1 is currently distributed to approximately 68 million homes, according to data from Nielsen Media Research, and it will be included within the Venu Sports joint direct-to-consumer streaming venture with The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery.

KIRO Newsradio 97.3 Reporter Kate Stone Announces Exit

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KIRO Newsradio 97.3 Reporter Kate Stone Announces Exit

KIRO Newsradio 97.3 reporter Kate Stone has announced she is departing the Bonneville Seattle news/talk station.

In a post to social media, Stone shared that she has departed the station, noting that while she enjoyed her time with the outlet “circumstances change and it was time to move on.”

“I’m deciding next steps, and took some time away to collect myself and reassess my priorities. I still love telling stories, and want to continue to do so. What form that takes is still to be decided,” she shared. “It may end up that I start giving a more pointed (read: opinionated) take on some news and issues than I was able to before. But I also cherish impartial reporting and fairness. It’s the backbone of what I’ve always done and strive to do. That’s why I have remained silent thus far.”

Kate Stone worked at KIRO Newsradio 97.3 for two years before departing. She had previously worked as a producer for both FOX 13 Seattle and KIRO-TV before joining the news/talk station.

NBCUniversal Attains Strong Finish at Olympic Games Paris 2024

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NBCUniversal Attains Strong Finish at Olympic Games Paris 2024

The United States closed the Olympic Games Paris 2024 attaining a total of 40 gold medals among individual athletes and team efforts. In the waning days of the games ahead of the country hosting the international sporting tournament from Los Angeles in four years, Team USA garnered top accolades in men’s basketball, women’s basketball and women’s soccer, continuing dominant stretches and making new history in the process. NBCUniversal continued presenting its comprehensive, multiplatform coverage of the Games through Sunday’s closing ceremony and realized strong viewership to complete the venture.

As it pertains to men’s basketball, guard Stephen Curry delivered a 24-point performance on eight three-point baskets to help Team USA secure its fifth straight Olympic gold medal and 17th such honor overall. Forward LeBron James was named the most valuable player of the Olympic Games, the first time he received the honor, and earned his third Olympic gold medal.

The gold medal game against France, in which both teams were separated by three points with under three minutes to play, averaged 19.5 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, according to fast national data from Nielsen Media Research and Adobe Analytics. Approximately 2.7 million viewers streamed the game on Peacock, while 16.8 million watched via linear television, according to Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch.

These metrics render the contest as the most-watched gold medal game since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. A peak of 22.7 million viewers tuned in to the game between 5 and 5:15 p.m. EST, concurrent with the quarter-hour in which Team USA defeated its competition. Noah Eagle, Dwyane Wade and LaChina Robinson were on the call for the matchup, forming a lead broadcast team just about a year before the company returns to broadcasting
NBA games under a new 11-year media rights deal.

Along with his prowess on the court, Curry’s new comedy series, Mr. Throwback, was ranked as the No. 1 comedy series on Peacock this past Friday. All six episodes of the project, which was produced by Unanimous Media, are available to stream on the platform. Comcast recently reported an increase in Peacock subscribers in the last fiscal quarter that brought the total to 33 million users utilizing the OTT streaming platform.

Earlier in the day, the gold medal victory in soccer for the U.S. Women’s National Team registered an average of 9.0 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. The matchup spanned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST and became the most-watched gold medal soccer game since the 2004 Athens Olympics. This matchup aired outside of the prime time windows spanning from 2 to 5 p.m. EST (Paris) and 8 to 11 p.m. EST (United States), which collected a 16-day total audience delivery average of 31.3 million viewers up to Saturday, up 82% from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

NBCUniversal’s complete presentation of the final Saturday of Paris Olympics competition on NBC, Peacock and other NBCUniversal digital platforms amassed a total audience delivery of 30.7 million viewers. This nearly tripled the average audience of 11.7 million viewers for the comparable Saturday of competition from the last Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Legendary broadcasters Bob Costas and Al Michaels joined host Mike Tirico from the network studios at the Musee de l’Homme to reminisce on the past games, reflect on the success of Paris and look forward to the upcoming Olympic events in Milan and Los Angeles.

Arash Markazi, The Sporting Tribune Launch Radio Show on 670 AM Los Angeles; Add UCLA Podcast with Donovan Carter

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Arash Markazi, The Sporting Tribune Launch Radio Show on 670 AM Los Angeles; Add UCLA Podcast with Donovan Carter

The Sporting Tribune has announced it will launch a nightly sports talk show, The Sporting Tribune Today. The show will be hosted by former ESPN senior writer Arash Markazi and will air on KIRN 670 AM and 95.5 FM HD3 in Los Angeles. The company also announced a new UCLA podcast, Westwood Open House, which will be hosted by former UCLA football player Donovan Carter, who starred in the HBO show, Ballers.

The radio show will be 670 AM’s first English language sports talk show in 25 years. Previously, the station had a long sports talk history, simulcasting XTRA Sports 690, which was the first all-sports radio station on the West Coast. In 1999, KIRN-AM became Radio Iran. Markazi was an intern at both XTRA Sports and Radio Iran and now returns to host a nightly show.

“This is an incredible full-circle moment for me when I think back to my days as an intern, screening calls and going for food runs, at XTRA Sports and Radio Iran,” Markazi said in a release. “I dreamed of working in sports media as a young Iranian-American kid growing up in Los Angeles and to now host a show on the station that gave me my first opportunity is a dream come true. It’s great to be back home on the air at 670 AM.”

The UCLA podcast, Westwood Open House will be by Carter, who played at UCLA from 2008- 2012, along with The Sporting Tribune’s Anthony Nguyen, who will be covering UCLA this season. “I’m excited for the podcast and I can’t wait for the UCLA fans to hear, see and support the show,” said Carter about the show and joining The Sporting Tribune. “This will not be a vanilla podcast; this is a place where the coaches and players can come on, let loose, and just have fun.”

Both shows are scheduled to launch on August 13.

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