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600 KOGO Morning News Anchor LaDona Harvey Announces Exit

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600 KOGO Morning News Anchor LaDona Harvey Announces Exit

600 KOGO morning news anchor LaDona Harvey has announced that she is stepping away from the station’s morning show.

After 28 years with the station, Harvey shared Monday morning that she is unfortunately stepping away from the station to move to Phoenix to live with her ailing father, who has Alzheimer’s.

“It is time for me to say goodbye to that era,” Harvey said of her radio career. “I love what I do. I love working with you, Ted Garcia, and it has been just such a great pleasure.”

Harvey shared with 600 KOGO listeners the necessity for the move, stating that her stepmother died earlier this year, leaving no one to care for her father. And while she doesn’t want to leave her radio career behind, she believes it is in her father’s best interest to move to Phoenix to be with him rather than uproot him to the San Diego area.

“I made a really, really tough decision, and I only made it at the end of last week that I could not figure out a way to get him here and do it in a way that would be not harmful to him,” she shared. “It is the hardest decision I have ever made. I have never been through an emotional roller coaster like this.”

Harvey has been the morning news anchor for the entire duration of Garcia’s tenure hosting the daypart for the iHeartMedia San Diego news/talk station

Yahoo Sports Unveils New Fantasy App Design; Adds Tera Roberts as Analyst

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Yahoo Sports Unveils New Fantasy App Design; Adds Tera Roberts as Analyst

Yahoo Sports announced updates to its Yahoo Fantasy app earlier today. The updates are highlighted by a new design as well as new content, including the addition of Tera Roberts as a new fantasy analyst.

“Yahoo has been a leader in fantasy sports for a long time, but 2024 will be our biggest season yet,” said Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Sports in a release. “We’re introducing experiences that make fantasy more accessible for those new to the game, more engaging for skilled users, and incredibly exciting for all who enter for the chance to win $1 million.”

Roberts is host of the Dear Ms. Fantasy podcast. She’ll have weekly articles, social Q&A’s, and will appear as a guest on Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and Yahoo Fantasy Football Live.

In celebration of the launch with the new design, Yahoo Sports has teamed up with NBC Sports to form a private Yahoo Fantasy Football league where users can enter for a chance to win $1 million. The contest allows users to earn additional entries if players on their fantasy team score a touchdown in a week one NFL game broadcast on NBC and/or Peacock.

WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry Joins Mike Hardge in Mornings on AM 1300 The Zone

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WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry Joins Mike Hardge in Mornings on AM 1300 The Zone

AM 1300 The Zone has announced WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry is joining Mike Hardge in mornings on the Austin sports talk station.

Hardge had previously been hosting a solo show from 6-8 AM since returning to the station in November of last year. With the addition of Henry, the show will now be known as The Morning Kickoff Show and will air from 7-9 AM.

The 53-year-old Henry spent 25 years as a WWE wrestler after earning a spot in the 1992 Summer Olympics in the weightlifting competition. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018.

Henry, who lives in Austin, is also a regular co-host on SiriusXM’s Busted Open program alongside host Dave LaGreca for its Fight Nation channel.

“We are very excited to have Mark and Mike come together for our new morning show here in Austin,” iHeartMedia Regional Director of Programming Terry Foxx said. “This unique collaboration will celebrate the tapestry of all sports, bringing fans exclusive insights, and special stories through a shared passion that unites Austin sports fans and athletes across disciplines.”  

Vivek Ramaswamy: I Became Large Shareholder in BuzzFeed Due to Current ‘Wide Open Gaps’ In Media

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Vivek Ramaswamy: I Became Large Shareholder in BuzzFeed Due to Current ‘Wide Open Gaps’ In Media

Earlier this year, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy became one of the largest shareholders in digital media entity BuzzFeed when he purchased more than 8% of the company. He believes he’s filling a need by attempting to improve the site.

During an appearance on the SiriusXM show Mediaite’s Press Club, Ramaswamy was asked about what he believes the core mission of a revamped BuzzFeed could be. He shared that his reasoning for investing in the company was due to what he viewed as “gaps” in the digital and news media marketplace.

“You have a lot of media companies that are publishers, not content platforms, but publishers that apply content quality filters. But with that comes an ideological filter. I think there’s a wide-open gap in the marketplace right now for a media publisher that at once, yes, applies that content quality filter, but at the same time does so without an ideological filter. And I’m not just talking about in the realm of news and politics, but culture, sports, economy, business, politics, all of it,” Ramaswamy said.

“I see an opportunity to also fill a gap that many Americans I believe are hungry for, which is the open exchange of ideas. You don’t really see that either on the right or on the left in the realm of political or news media. But I think you see even less of it in other areas of media as well.”

He continued by noting that he believes the brand could be a powerful one if utilized correctly.

“My vision, even if we take BuzzFeed to one side, for the existence of the media company that’s missing today, is one where you have distinctive, high-quality voices, but with actually diverse ranges of views interacting with each other and platformed by a common brand … I just don’t see that existing in the media landscape today, and the country would be better off for it. But because of that, for that very reason, I think the demand for it exists. I think the business case would be very strong as well, to build a distinctive brand around that.”

1080 KRLD Adds The Will Cain Show to Daily Lineup

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1080 KRLD Adds The Will Cain Show to Daily Lineup

1080 KRLD has added The Will Cain Show from Fox News Radio to its daily lineup.

A Texas native, the program — which had been only heard in podcast form before being launched into national syndication earlier this year — will be heard on the Dallas news/talk station weekdays from 7-8 PM.

“I can’t believe I’m now on the station that I heard as a kid growing up in Sherman on the car radio,” said Cain. “I’m so excited to be on my hometown radio station and can’t wait to build a community together on KRLD.”

“Will’s unique perspective on today’s top headlines will be a welcomed addition to our revamped lineup on KRLD,” added Drew Anderssen, News & Talk Format Vice President, Audacy, & Brand Manager, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD and Texas State Networks. “We’re excited to expand his reach and introduce his wildly popular program to KRLD listeners in Dallas and nationwide via the Audacy app.”

The addition of The Will Cain Show to the 1080 KRLD lineup is the latest in a string of additions that moves the station away from its previous all-new format. In June, the Audacy-owned station added a localized version of The Chad Benson Show to its midday lineup before adding Joe Kelley to morning drive, shifting Mike Rogers to late mornings in the process.

The program will make its debut on the Audacy Dallas station on Monday.

Jeff ‘Coach’ Leaves Mornings At Energy 102.7, Charleston, WV.

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Jeff ‘Coach’ Leaves Mornings At Energy 102.7, Charleston, WV.

Jeff “Coach” Kidd has stepped down as morning host at Bristol Broadcasting’s Top 40 WVSR (Electric 102.7)/Charleston, WV.

Kidd, who spent nearly 30 years with the station, will continue as a weekend and fill-in host.

Kidd posted on social media, “So here it goes!! For the past 27 years, we have met at the same time, at the same table, drinking coffee and talking about everything. Oh, and some of it was so good, too; entertaining, heartfelt, funny, and, let’s be honest, some just plain ridiculous conversion. I always felt ‘Coach Kidd in the Morning’ was like Cheers or Friends, where we all came together and chilled and hung out. Come this Monday, it’s going to be a little different; I have decided to leave the show and spend as much time as I can with my family. As you know, we adopted our son Christopher John in ‘19, and as Aerosmith sang, “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing!” (I can’t believe he is 5 already.) It literally is about TIME! It’s time for a new season and it’s time to spend more time with CJ and family.

So, on Monday, you’ll tune in and start off your day, but just a little different is all. It’s the same great radio station it has always been and will continue to be. The music, the giveaways, and everything Electric 1027 has brought you for many, many years will continue, and our team here will keep kickin’ tail. I’ll still be around, just not in the mornings. Think of me walking the Earth like Kung Fu (Gen Xers will get that). Radio is all I’ve ever known and is successful because of YOU. Your interactions, your listenership, and your contributions to the show are why Electric 102.7 continues to be successful. I consider myself a lucky man to have sat behind the mic for over nearly three decades.

OK, OK. No reason to get into all the feels on this, everything is peachy, and I can’t wait to see what other blessings and gifts God will put on me and on you. Thank you for the laughs and the support and for choosing to spend your mornings with me for the last 27 years. 

No word yet regarding a replacement.

David Purdum Reaches Multiyear Contract Renewal with ESPN

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David Purdum Reaches Multiyear Contract Renewal with ESPN

David Purdum has signed a new, multiyear contract renewal with ESPN in which he will continue working in his role as a sports betting reporter. Purdum, a member of ESPN since 2014, will report on several aspects of the sports betting industry pertaining to business and odds in addition to creating industry features. Throughout his time covering sports betting, which began in 2008, he has worked on numerous stories pertaining to both former and current athletes. One of his recent stories looks at the impact Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James and Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes have had on the betting market.

“David is a well-established, well-respected reporter, who has done a great job covering the sports betting industry for ESPN, especially during the unprecedented growth of the space since 2018,” Scott Clark, vice president, fantasy and betting content at ESPN, said in a statement. “He has anchored our sports betting editorial coverage, and we’re excited to have him continuing that for years to come.”

Purdum also works closely with the ESPN investigative journalism team on stories, some of which have consisted of the betting scandals surrounding former NBA player Jontay Porter. Moreover, he has coordinated with the department on stories pertaining to player suspensions for members of the Detroit Lions and wagering investigations surrounding Iowa and Iowa State.

“In my eyes, ESPN remains the perfect platform to cover the wild world of sports betting, something I’ve been blessed to do for the last 10 years,” Purdum said in a statement. “The future is going to be even more fascinating, as the fledgling American betting market continues to mature into what most experts believe will be one of the largest in the world. I can’t wait to tell the stories along the way.”

Purdum frequently appears on ESPN BET Live, the daily sports betting news and information television show, and has also worked on Outside the Lines. Over the years, his work has appeared in various media outlets such as The Sporting News, Sports Business Journal, UPI and more. Before working at ESPN, he covered professional, collegiate and high school sports for the Sports Xchange and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Purdum began his journalism career with the News & Eagle in Enid, Okla. as its Oklahoma State football beat writer and columnist, and he later became the sports editor for Sentry-News in Slidell, La.

101.1 KOSI, Denver Joins First Responders For ‘Teddy Bear Patrol’

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101.1 KOSI, Denver Joins First Responders For ‘Teddy Bear Patrol’

Bonneville AC KOSI 101.1/Denver has launched the 2024 “Teddy Bear Patrol” and is ready to provide comfort in the Denver metro area when it’s needed most.

KOSI 101.1 is asking listeners to donate new teddy bears at any Smashburger location on the Front Range. The bears will be given to first responders, who will then give them to children experiencing a traumatic event.

“We are thrilled to once again team up with our generous listeners to make a positive impact in our community,” said Jim Lawson, KOSI PD.

For those with busy schedules, there is an option to purchase teddy bears online through Dollar Days. The station’s website has a complete list of Smashburger locations accepting donations and a link to Dollar Days.

OutKick Announces August 12 Start Date for ‘The Ricky Cobb Show’

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OutKick Announces August 12 Start Date for ‘The Ricky Cobb Show’

In June, OutKick announced it would add a show with Ricky Cobb, the man behind the very popular @Super70sSports X account which currently has over 773,000 followers. OutKick announced today that The Ricky Cobb Show will debut on Monday, August 12th. The show will air live daily at 11 a.m. ET and is set to be a 90-minute program.

The show will match Cobb’s humor on his social account, hitting on sports and culture topics. OutKick says the show will also, “feature interviews with notable figures that represent every decade and signature segments that celebrate Cobb’s unique voice.”

OutKick Senior Vice President and Managing Editor Gary Schreier said in a release, “We’re excited to introduce Ricky Cobb to the OutKick audience as he steps out from behind @Super70sSports and unleashes his engaging personality as a true original. Fans will get the full Ricky — smart, funny, unafraid, and always super entertaining.”

Cobb added, “My new show on OutKick is not only an opportunity for me to express my passion for sports and culture beyond X, but it gives me another platform to do what I love, which is entertain and spark engaging discussions. I can’t wait to start the show and share this experience with my fans on OutKick.”

The Ricky Cobb Show will be available on OutKick.com, across OutKick’s social channels and on all major podcast platforms.

Dan Dakich had Cobb as a guest on his OutKick show, Don’t @ Me after the initial announcement was made:

Bob Charger Philadelphia ‘Boss Jock’ Passes Away

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Bob Charger Philadelphia ‘Boss Jock’ Passes Away

Bob Charger, the last Boss Jock hired on The Famous 56, WFIL/Philadelphia, and a WIBG Good Guy, has died.

In addition to his radio work, Charger was a television weatherman and a game show host in Philadelphia and Delaware.

The Charlie Grace Rock Hall Facebook page read.

HEARTBROKEN BELOVED VETERAN PHILLY RADIO & TV BROADCASTER BOB CHARGER HAS PASSED

We received the sad news late last evening.

As many of you know, Bob was a dear friend. He was the consummate professional who enjoyed a decades-long career in the Philly Metro Region and beyond. More importantly, Bob brought character and integrity to his industry—not always a given. He was a gentleman and a man of faith.

Bob emceed several Charlie Gracie shows through the years. He also hosted the Charlie Gracie Memorial Tribute held by the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia in 2003.

Bob also appeared with his stellar radio compadre, Harvey Holiday (WOGL-FM 98) at Charlie’s huge public life celebration at the Media Theater last summer. His wealth of knowledge related to pop music and the story behind the hits…and misses was staggering!

Thank you, Bob! We will miss you. Well done, good and faithful servant! We pray your soul is now in the company of our beloved father.

Our love, prayers, and deepest condolences to Bob’s family.

Charger began his broadcast career as a teenager at 1580 WNJH Hammonton, NJ. Charger worked for 20 years on-air at WOGL/Philadelphia in various capacities.

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