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KIRO Newsradio, 830 WCCO, KNX News, KYW Newsradio Win National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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KIRO Newsradio, 830 WCCO, KNX News, KYW Newsradio Win National Edward R. Murrow Awards

KIRO Newsradio, KNX News, KYW Newsradio, and 830 WCCO earned national recognition Thursday. The stations were among the radio outlets honored with 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards.

What We Know: The Radio Television Digital News Association announced its 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award winners, recognizing excellence across broadcast and digital journalism. In Large Market Radio, KIRO Newsradio won Best Breaking News Coverage, while 830 WCCO earned Continuing Coverage. KYW Newsradio took home Hard News, and KNX News won Best Newscast. WBUR in Boston also received Overall Excellence.

What’s at Stake: The honors highlight the continued importance of local radio newsrooms as audiences consume information across more platforms. Meanwhile, the Network Radio category produced a notable showing for ABC News, which won Continuing Coverage, Hard News, Podcast, and Sports Reporting. CBS News Radio also captured Overall Excellence and Newscast honors, even though the network ended its radio operation earlier this year.

What Remains Unclear: RTDNA hasn’t yet provided additional details about the winning entries beyond their categories and organizations. The association plans to formally recognize the national winners during its Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala on October 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.

What It Means: The results give several major radio news operations another significant industry accolade. For CBS News Radio, the recognition also offers a final distinction for a nearly century-old news operation that ended in May. ABC News, meanwhile, continues to demonstrate strength across multiple forms of network radio journalism.

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Prime Video Announces 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Including Exclusive Coverage Of Emirates NBA Cup

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Prime Video Announces 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Including Exclusive Coverage Of Emirates NBA Cup

Prime Video unveiled its 2026-27 NBA schedule Thursday. Season two of NBA on Prime tips off Friday, October 23, with a doubleheader.

What We Know: The Knicks face the Celtics at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Kevin Durant’s return to Austin as the Rockets meet the Spurs at 9:30 p.m. Additionally, Prime’s postseason coverage expands this year, culminating in an exclusive Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks, 76ers, Spurs and Lakers each appear 10 times this season. Notably, Prime Video’s NBA coverage across 67 regular-season games last season averaged 1.00 million U.S. viewers. The package also introduced 14 games in new broadcast windows, signaling an expanded approach to scheduling in its debut year. Prime Video recorded double-digit increases across all key adult demographics under 55. That included gains of 11 percent among adults 18-34, 20 percent in the 18-49 demo, and 16 percent among adults 25-54.

What They Said: Jay Marine, Global Head of Sports, Prime Video: “As we prepare to tip off our second season of NBA on Prime, we’re thrilled to present an exceptional lineup of games featuring the league’s biggest stars, iconic rivalries, and high-stakes matchups within the Emirates NBA Cup and expanded postseason coverage, including our first-ever exclusive Eastern Conference Finals. Building on the momentum of our inaugural season, we look forward to continuing to deliver our innovative coverage to the global community of Prime members, connecting fans with the game they love no matter where they are and bringing them closer to the action than ever before.”

What Remains Unclear: Prime hasn’t specified full Play-in Tournament matchups yet, though six games are set across three nights in April. Meanwhile, talent scheduling per game is unknown.

What It Means: Ultimately, Prime Video is doubling down on last season’s debut for the platform. The expanded postseason slate, including the Eastern Conference Finals debut, signals growing confidence in its NBA package. Consequently, competition among streamers for premium sports rights looks poised to intensify further.

2026-2027 Prime Video NBA Schedule

(via Amazon Prime Video PR)

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ESPN Announces Full 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of Game Coverage

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ESPN Announces Full 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of Game Coverage

ESPN and ABC have released their 2026-27 NBA broadcast schedule. The slate marks ESPN’s 25th straight season covering the league.

What We Know: NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC returns as the league’s lone national game of the week, kicking off December 12 with the Knicks visiting the Heat. A January 30 Rivals Week quadrupleheader features LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić. Christmas Day brings a Knicks-Spurs Finals rematch across both networks. Last season’s coverage set momentum for this expansion: the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season on ABC and ESPN averaged 1.9 million viewers through 80 telecasts, up 11% from the year before and the network’s best mark since 2018-19.

What Remains Unclear: The release doesn’t specify full postseason plans beyond the regular-season slate. Talent assignments for broadcasts is also unknown at the current time.

What It Means: The schedule leans heavily on marquee debuts, rivalries and star power to sustain last season’s ratings surge. With the Knicks, 76ers, Lakers and Spurs leading appearances, ESPN and ABC are betting on recent contenders to drive tune-in. Christmas Day and the January 30 quadrupleheader stand out as the season’s biggest early tests.

2026-2027 NBA on ESPN/ABC Schedule

(via ESPN PR)

DateTime (ET)GameWhere to Watch
Wed, Oct. 217:30 p.m.Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami HeatESPN
Wed, Oct. 2110 p.m.Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles LakersESPN
Thu, Oct. 227 p.m.Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ersESPN
Thu, Oct. 229:30 p.m.Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City ThunderESPN
Wed, Oct. 287 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana PacersESPN
Wed, Oct. 289:30 p.m.Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas MavericksESPN
Wed, Nov. 47 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit PistonsESPN
Wed, Nov. 49:30 p.m.Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio SpursESPN
Wed, Nov. 117 p.m.Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York KnicksESPN
Wed, Nov. 119:30 p.m.Golden State Warriors vs. Houston RocketsESPN
Wed, Nov. 187 p.m.Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami HeatESPN
Wed, Nov. 189:30 p.m.Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas MavericksESPN
Wed, Nov. 255 p.m.Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ersESPN
Wed, Nov. 257:30 p.m.Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City ThunderESPN
Wed, Nov. 2510 p.m.San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail BlazersESPN
Sat, Dec. 128:30 p.m.New York Knicks vs. Miami HeatABC
Wed, Dec. 167 p.m.Washington Wizards vs. Boston CelticsESPN
Wed, Dec. 169:30 p.m.Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesESPN
Fri, Dec. 2512 p.m.San Antonio Spurs vs. New York KnicksESPN, ABC
Fri, Dec. 252:30 p.m.Miami Heat vs. Boston CelticsESPN, ABC
Fri, Dec. 255 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles LakersESPN, ABC
Fri, Dec. 258 p.m.Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesESPN, ABC
Fri, Dec. 2510:30 p.m.Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State WarriorsESPN, ABC
Wed, Jan. 67:30 p.m.Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ersESPN
Wed, Jan. 610 p.m.New York Knicks vs. Golden State WarriorsESPN
Fri, Jan. 87 p.m.Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ersESPN
Fri, Jan. 89:30 p.m.Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas MavericksESPN
Wed, Jan. 137 p.m.New York Knicks vs. Boston CelticsESPN
Wed, Jan. 139:30 p.m.Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City ThunderESPN
Wed, Jan. 207 p.m.Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn NetsESPN
Wed, Jan. 209:30 p.m.Miami Heat vs. San Antonio SpursESPN
Fri, Jan. 227 p.m.New York Knicks vs. Atlanta HawksESPN
Fri, Jan. 229:30 p.m.Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio SpursESPN
Wed, Jan. 277 p.m.Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland CavaliersESPN
Wed, Jan. 279:30 p.m.Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesESPN
Fri, Jan. 297 p.m.Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto RaptorsESPN
Fri, Jan. 299:30 p.m.Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesESPN
Sat, Jan. 3012:30 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami HeatABC
Sat, Jan. 303 p.m.Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City ThunderABC
Sat, Jan. 305:30 p.m.San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State WarriorsABC
Sat, Jan. 308:30 p.m.Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York KnicksABC
Wed, Feb. 37 p.m.New York Knicks vs. Detroit PistonsESPN
Wed, Feb. 39:30 p.m.Utah Jazz vs. Houston RocketsESPN
Sat, Feb. 68:30 p.m.Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio SpursABC
Wed, Feb. 107:30 p.m.Golden State Warriors vs. Boston CelticsESPN
Wed, Feb. 1010 p.m.LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles LakersESPN
Fri, Feb. 1210:30 p.m.Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles LakersESPN
Sat, Feb. 138:30 p.m.Golden State Warriors vs. New York KnicksABC
Wed, Feb. 177 p.m.New York Knicks vs. Detroit PistonsESPN
Wed, Feb. 179:30 p.m.Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City ThunderESPN
Fri, Feb. 267:30 p.m.Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston CelticsESPN
Fri, Feb. 2610 p.m.Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver NuggetsESPN
Sat, Feb. 278:30 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York KnicksABC
Sun, Feb. 281 p.m.Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs(From Moody Center in Austin, Tex.)ABC
Sun, Feb. 283:30 p.m.Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas MavericksABC
Wed, Mar. 37:30 p.m.Toronto Raptors vs. Miami HeatESPN
Wed, Mar. 310 p.m.San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver NuggetsESPN
Fri, Mar. 57 p.m.Boston Celtics vs. Detroit PistonsESPN
Fri, Mar. 59:30 p.m.San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston RocketsESPN
Sat, Mar. 68:30 p.m.Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles LakersABC
Sun, Mar. 71 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston CelticsABC
Sun, Mar. 73:30 p.m.Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver NuggetsABC
Wed, Mar. 107 p.m.Orlando Magic vs. Miami HeatESPN
Wed, Mar. 109:30 p.m.Atlanta Hawks vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesESPN
Sat, Mar. 138:30 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesABC
Sat, Mar. 1310:30 p.m.LA Clippers vs. Portland Trail BlazersESPN
Sun, Mar. 1412 p.m.Boston Celtics vs. New York KnicksABC
Sun, Mar. 142:30 p.m.San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City ThunderABC
Wed, Mar. 177:30 p.m.Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City ThunderESPN
Wed, Mar. 1710 p.m.Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles LakersESPN
Wed, Mar. 247:30 p.m.San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston CelticsESPN
Wed, Mar. 2410 p.m.Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State WarriorsESPN
Sun, Mar. 2812:30 p.m.New York Knicks vs. Orlando MagicESPN
Sun, Mar. 283 p.m.Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston RocketsESPN
Wed, Mar. 317 p.m.Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ersESPN
Wed, Mar. 319:30 p.m.Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas MavericksESPN
Wed, Apr. 77:30 p.m.Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio SpursESPN
Wed, Apr. 710 p.m.Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles LakersESPN
Sun, Apr. 116 p.m.TBDESPN
Sun, Apr. 118:30 p.m.TBDESPN

In addition to its regular season coverage, ESPN platforms are the exclusive home of the NBA Finals on ABC, the 2027 Western Conference Finals and the 2027 NBA Draft and also broadcast first- and second-round NBA Playoff games.

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NBC Sports Announces Full NBA Schedule Of Broadcasts Spanning 100 Regular Season Games

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NBC Sports Announces Full NBA Schedule Of Broadcasts Spanning 100 Regular Season Games

NBC Sports is bringing the NBA back for a big season. The deal spans 100 regular-season games across three weekly windows on NBC and Peacock.

What We Know: Coverage begins October 20 with a tripleheader and runs through the 2027 playoffs. Moreover, Sunday Night Basketball starts January 24 and includes seven doubleheaders. Peacock NBA Monday and Coast 2 Coast Tuesday kick off in late October. Telemundo will carry 10 Sunday games plus All-Star Weekend. Last season’s NBA coverage on NBC Sports and Peacock set viewership records. The combined viewership for NBC Sports’ NBA coverage for games on NBC/Peacock on Sunday and Tuesday nights – plus five Monday games – averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 2.8 million viewers, up 109% vs. comparable coverage last season.

What They Said: Justin Byczek, EVP, Programming and Rights Management, NBC Sports: “Our 2026-27 schedule not only features elite matchups on the biggest stages possible, but new programming innovations designed to build off last year’s resounding successes. With the inaugural Presidents’ Day quadrupleheader, an enhanced collection of holiday games, and seven Sunday Night Basketball doubleheaders, we’ve designed our schedule to give even more NBA matchups the maximum exposure that only NBC Sports can provide.”

What Remains Unclear: Which NBC Sports talent will be involved in each broadcast is unknown.

What It Means: NBC Sports is doubling down on its NBA investment heading into year two. The Presidents’ Day quadrupleheader and expanded holiday slate signal a push for more marquee windows. Ultimately, the network is betting star power and rivalry matchups will keep growing its audience.

2026-2027 NBA on NBC Schedule

(VIA NBC Sports PR)

DateGameTime (ET)Platform
Tues., Oct. 20Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons3 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks7 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs9:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Oct. 26Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets10 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Oct. 27*Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Nov. 2Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Mon., Nov. 9Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Nov. 10Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Nov. 16Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Nov. 17Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Nov. 23Brooklyn Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves7:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Nov. 24Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets10 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Nov. 30Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets7:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Dec. 1New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Dec. 7TBDTBDPeacock, NBCSN
Mon., Dec. 14Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Dec. 15San Antonio Spurs at Cleveland Cavaliers8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Dec. 21New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Dec. 22Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors10:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Dec. 28Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets10:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Tues., Dec. 29Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers10:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Jan. 4Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Jan. 5Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets10 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Jan. 11Denver Nuggets at New York Knicks7:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers10 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Jan. 12Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Jan. 18Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers12 pm.NBC, Peacock
 Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks2:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks5 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies7:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Jan. 19Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets10 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., Jan. 24Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors8:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Mon., Jan. 25Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets9:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Jan. 26Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., Jan. 31Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks8:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Mon., Feb. 1Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers7:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors10 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Feb. 2Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., Feb. 7Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers7 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
 New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder9:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Feb. 8Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns9:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Feb. 9San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz10 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., Feb. 15Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte Hornets12 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks2:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat5 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors7:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., Feb. 16Toronto Raptors at Atlanta Hawks8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., Feb. 28Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves7 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Miami Heat at Houston Rockets9:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Mon., March 1Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Washington Wizards at Phoenix Suns9:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., March 2Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., March 7New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs7:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
 Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors10 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., March 8Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder9:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., March 9Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., March 14Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets7:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers10 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Mon., March 15Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks9:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., March 16Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., March 21San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers7:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
 Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers10 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Mon., March 22Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves9:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., March 23Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., March 28Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves7:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets10 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Mon., March 29Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
 Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs9:30 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., March 30New York Knicks at Orlando Magic8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers11 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Sun., April 4Boston Celtics at New York Knicks7:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
 San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers10 p.m.NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
Mon., April 5Miami Heat at Orlando Magic7 p.m.Peacock, NBCSN
Tues., April 6New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks8 p.m.NBC, Peacock
 Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors11 p.m.NBC, Peacock

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The Surf Returns to Palm Beaches After Cancellation

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The Surf Returns to Palm Beaches After Cancellation

Little Dog Media Group resurrected “The Surf” on Wednesday. The rock brand debuted at 12pm on 1380 WWRF/96.9 W245AY Lake Worth and 94.7 W234DA West Palm Beach.

What We Know The new “94.7/96.9 The Surf” replaced Jack-FM’s Variety Hits format. The station emphasizes “Palm Beaches Finest Rock” with 1970s-2000s rock and alternative programming. Little Dog previously operated The Surf from 2019 until October 2021. This marks the brand’s official return to the market.

What’s at Stake The Surf’s revival signals Little Dog’s confidence in rock radio. Rock format viability matters significantly in the competitive Palm Beaches landscape. Additionally, Little Dog now operates two active brands regionally. Jack-FM’s relocation introduces important competitive positioning questions.

What Remains Unclear Programming strategy for both Little Dog brands needs clarification. Audience overlap between The Surf and relocated Jack-FM creates uncertainty. Listener retention from the station’s previous run remains unknown. Management hasn’t detailed long-term investment commitments publicly.

What It Means The Surf’s return demonstrates faith in rock radio’s staying power. Meanwhile, Little Dog acquired 1000 WJBW Jupiter/93.7 W229DG West Palm Beach for $275,000. Jack-FM moves there, replacing Glades Media’s former operation. This consolidation strengthens Little Dog’s regional footprint considerably.

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The Ringer Makes Return To Streaming On Twitch With ‘Ringer Wise Guys’

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The Ringer Makes Return To Streaming On Twitch With ‘Ringer Wise Guys’

The Ringer is heading back to Twitch, at least for one show. The network’s flagship gambling podcast has a new name and a livestream.

What We Know: The Ringer Gambling Show is now Ringer Wise Guys, and every episode will stream live on Twitch. Additionally, the show stays available across all podcast platforms in both audio and video form. Notably, The Ringer distributed content on Twitch before Spotify acquired the network in 2020, so this marks a return rather than a debut. Twitch’s audience also skews young and male according to a recent study, with roughly 73% of users under 35 and about 63% male.

What They Said: Bill Simmons, Spotify’s head of talk strategy, announced the move in a social media post. “We renamed the Ringer Gambling Show — ‘Ringer Wise Guys.’ Doing every episode live on Twitch. Avail on all pod platforms as well obviously.”

What Remains Unclear: The release doesn’t specify a launch date or streaming schedule for the live episodes. Furthermore, it’s unclear whether other Ringer podcasts will eventually join Wise Guys on Twitch.

What It Means: This move signals Spotify’s continued push into live, video-first audio content. By returning to Twitch, The Ringer taps directly into a young, male-heavy audience that aligns well with gambling programming. Meanwhile, the rebrand suggests Spotify wants Wise Guys positioned as a flagship betting show rather than a niche offering. Ultimately, the platform expansion reflects a broader industry shift toward multi-platform, video-enabled podcasting.

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Salem Media Reports 15% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

Garrett Searight
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Salem Media Reports 15% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

Salem Media reported another quarterly revenue decline as the company prepares to potentially leave the public markets. The results arrive just weeks before WaterStone could complete its acquisition.

What We Know: Salem Media reported its 2026 2nd Quarter financial results as it moves toward a major ownership change. The company entered an agreement with WaterStone in May to go private. Under the deal, WaterStone will acquire Salem’s outstanding common shares for $1 per share. Salem’s board unanimously approved the transaction, which the company expects to close in August, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

What the Numbers Show:

MetricQ2 2026Change
Net Revenue$45.9 million🔻 15.2%
Political Advertising Revenue$1.3 million🟢 ↑ 110%
Total Operating Expenses$50.3 million🔻 34.2%

What Remains Unclear: It is unknown if this is Salem’s final earnings report as a public company.

What It Means: The quarter could represent one of Salem Media’s final financial reports as a publicly traded company. If the WaterStone transaction closes this month as expected, Salem will transition to private ownership after years in the public markets.

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Former Coworkers to Competitors: WZBA’s Huber Appears on 98 Rock, WIYY

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Former Coworkers to Competitors: WZBA’s Huber Appears on 98 Rock, WIYY

Steve Huber departed 100.7 The Bay (WZBA) after Shamrock sold the station to K-LOVE. Flipping last night at midnight. This morning, he appeared on 98 Rock’s morning show with Justin Scott and Spiegel for a nearly hour-long interview.

What We Know Shamrock Media sold 100.7 The Bay to K-LOVE, a Christian broadcaster. Consequently, Huber exited the station after nine years on air. Notably, the company gave him six weeks to say goodbye. Moreover, management’s respectful treatment during the transition surprised many in the industry.

What They Said Huber emphasized radio’s irreplaceable value during his farewell. “When you’re the passenger in somebody’s car,” he explained, “that’s intimate. You’re there for their moments. That connectivity doesn’t exist on Spotify. It doesn’t on iTunes. Therefore, it’s basically social media in your car and on your ears.”

What Remains Unclear Huber hasn’t determined his next career move yet. The 49-year-old prefers taking time with his young family first. Eventually, he’ll decide whether corporate radio appeals to him. Additionally, his future depends on finding meaningful work that aligns with his values.

What It Means This departure reflects a troubling industry pattern. Consolidation and ownership transitions regularly displace seasoned broadcasters across radio. Meanwhile, Huber’s graceful exit suggests something increasingly rare nowadays. In fact, his passion for radio’s human connection reveals why the medium endures despite digital competition.

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Sid Rosenberg: Curtis Sliwa Should Retire After ‘Drubbing’ in New York Radio Ratings

Garrett Searight
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Sid Rosenberg: Curtis Sliwa Should Retire After ‘Drubbing’ in New York Radio Ratings

Sid Rosenburg has fired another shot at Curtis Sliwa amid their ongoing radio feud. The latest comments target Sliwa’s performance on 710 WOR.

What We Know: Sid Rosenberg has taken another swipe at Curtis Sliwa, continuing a long string of shots fired back and forth between the two radio personalities. Their feud dates to last year’s New York mayoral election, when Sliwa said he’d never appear again on 77 WABC after comments made by the station’s hosts. Sliwa has since moved to 710 WOR, where he hosts mornings alongside Larry Mendte. Now, Rosenberg has used recent ratings results to question Sliwa’s performance in the market. He also argued that Mark Simone, who is moving into the 9-10 AM timeslot on WOR, will face a similar fate in the ratings.

What They Said: “There’s a reason why this show in a blue city and a blue state got a 7.4 on Friday. I beat Curtis by six points in the demo. Six points. He should retire today. And that move at 9o’clock for the new guy (Simone)? He’s gonna take the same drubbing. A 7.4 to a 1.4? If I’m Curtis, I never go to work again. There’s a reason why that’s the case.” -Sid Rosenberg

What Remains Unclear: Rosenberg’s comments focused on a single ratings result and didn’t provide additional context about the broader performance of Sliwa and Mendte on WOR. It also remains unclear whether Sliwa will respond publicly to the latest criticism. However, their history suggests the latest exchange may not be the final word.

What It Means: The latest comments add another chapter to a radio rivalry that has continued well beyond last year’s mayoral campaign. Meanwhile, both personalities remain prominent voices on competing New York talk stations, ensuring their ratings battles can continue to fuel the feud.

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ESPN Digital & Social Sets New Global Sports Media Audience Record

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ESPN Digital & Social Sets New Global Sports Media Audience Record

ESPN digital and social just posted its biggest digital quarter ever. The World Cup fueled a massive global audience jump.

What We Know: ESPN Digital & Social reached 598 million global users monthly in Q3 FY26, per Comscore. That’s up 45% year-over-year across web, app, YouTube, and social. Social reach also hit a record, averaging 565 million monthly users. Meanwhile, June alone drew 643.5 million unique global users — the largest monthly audience any sports media brand has ever recorded.

What Remains Unclear: Exact breakdowns per platform were not specified. Also, any elements outside of the FIFA World Cup were not listed as far as driven additional audience.

What It Means: According to Comscore data, ESPN has widened its lead in global sports media, nearly tripling it’s close competitor’s reach in June. International audiences now drive the majority of ESPN’s growth, with 64% of June users coming from outside the U.S. Meanwhile, ESPN Deportes’ 11th No. 1 finish in the U.S. Hispanic sports category signals its bilingual strategy is paying off, too. Altogether, these figures suggest ESPN’s digital investment is translating into measurable audience dominance, particularly during major global events.

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