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Big Ten on Peacock Basketball Schedule Released

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Big Ten on Peacock Basketball Schedule Released

As part of its new media rights deal, NBC Sports has the right to exclusively stream 47 Big Ten men’s basketball games. For the inaugural season, 34 matchups will be on the streaming service.

In addition to 32 regular season matchups, Peacock will exclusively stream early-round games from the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The announcement of the schedule comes on the heels of reporting that former ESPN analyst Robbie Hummel will serve as one of the color commentators for NBC Sports and Peacock’s coverage of the Big Ten. Additionally, Jordan Cornette, Zora Stephenson, and Noah Eagle are also joining the network for its basketball coverage.

The Big Ten on Peacock basketball schedule is below.

DateTime (ET)Matchup
Mon., Nov. 67 p.m.Princeton vs. Rutgers (Trenton, N.J.)
Fri., Nov. 107 p.m.Texas A&M vs. Ohio State
Fri., Nov. 107:30 p.m.UTSA vs. Minnesota
Fri., Nov. 108 p.m.Alabama State vs. Iowa
Fri., Nov. 109 p.m.Tennessee vs. Wisconsin
Fri., Nov. 177 p.m.Morehead State vs. Penn State
Sat., Nov. 182 p.m.USC Upstate vs. Minnesota
Sat., Nov. 184 p.m.Oregon State vs. Nebraska (Sioux Falls, S.D.)
Tues., Dec. 57 p.m.Wisconsin vs. Michigan State
Tues., Dec. 59 p.m.Indiana vs. Michigan
Sat., Dec. 164:30 p.m.Arizona vs. Purdue
Thurs., Dec. 217 p.m.LeMoyne vs. Penn State
Fri., Dec. 297 p.m.Maine vs. Minnesota
Fri., Dec. 298 p.m.Jackson State vs. Northwestern
Tues., Jan. 27 p.m.Purdue vs. Maryland
Thurs., Jan. 47 p.m.Penn State vs. Michigan State
Thurs., Jan. 49 p.m.Minnesota vs. Michigan
Tues., Jan. 97 p.m.Indiana vs. Rutgers
Tues., Jan. 99 p.m.Purdue vs. Nebraska
Tues., Jan. 167 p.m.Purdue vs. Indiana
Tues., Jan 237 p.m.Ohio State vs. Nebraska
Tues., Jan 239 p.m.Michigan vs. Purdue
Tues., Jan. 307 p.m.Illinois vs. Ohio State
Tues., Jan. 309 p.m.Michigan vs. Michigan State
Tues., Feb. 67 p.m.Indiana vs. Ohio State
Tues., Feb. 69 p.m.Michigan State vs. Minnesota
Tues., Feb. 137 p.m.Michigan vs. Illinois
Tues., Feb. 139 p.m.Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
Tues., Feb. 207 p.m.Iowa vs. Michigan State
Tues., Feb. 209 p.m.Maryland vs. Wisconsin
Tues., Feb. 277 p.m.Wisconsin vs. Indiana
Tues., Mar. 57 p.m.Purdue vs. Illinois
Wed., Mar. 136:30 p.m.Big Ten Tournament
Wed., Mar. 139 p.m.Big Ten Tournament

Matt Shepard Won’t Return as Detroit Tigers TV Voice

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Matt Shepard Won’t Return as Detroit Tigers TV Voice

The Detroit Tigers and Bally Sports Detroit have decided that Matt Shepard won’t return to the team’s television broadcast booth in 2024.

“Bally Sports Detroit thanks Matt Shepard for his five seasons of dedication in the Tigers television booth, and wishes him the best in his future endeavors,” Greg Hammeran, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bally Sports Detroit, told The Detroit News in a statement. “He’s been a great teammate and has an incredible passion for Detroit sports and bringing compelling storylines to millions of fans every year.

“Change is often difficult, but we feel it’s time to head in a new direction and are looking forward to the process of finding our next play-by-play voice of the Tigers.”

Shepard became the TV voice of the Tigers in 2019 after previous broadcasters Rod Allen and Mario Impemba were fired due to a physical altercation in 2018.

Before joining the Tigers, Shepard hosted radio shows in Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Northern Michigan. He was also previously the radio play-by-play broadcaster for University of Michigan men’s basketball and Eastern Michigan football broadcasts.

During his five-year tenure as the television voice of the Tigers, Shepard was paired with numerous analysts on a rotating basis. Kirk Gibson, Craig Monroe, Dan Petry, Jack Morris, and Cameron Maybin all worked alongside Shepard on Fox Sports Detroit and Bally Sports Detroit.

Buck Sexton: Jamaal Bowman Pulling Fire Alarm Is When It’s Fun to Have Radio Show

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Last week, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) allegedly pulled a fire alarm at the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to derail a vote about funding the government. Buck Sexton joked that topics like this make radio fun.

To begin The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show Monday, Sexton joked that because he was moving last week, he wasn’t certain the story was actually true.

“The most interesting thing that I saw the moment when I was thinking, ‘Wow, this is where it’s fun to be on the radio’, Clay. This is when you have something to discuss. The pulling of a fire alarm by Congressman Jamaal Bowman and the efforts to try to explain this away over the course of the weekend,” said Sexton.

After playing a clip of an MSNBC anchor reading a statement that Bowman claimed it was an accident, Sexton asked Travis how many times he’s accidentally pulled a fire alarm, “Because I know the answer for me is zero”, Sexton said.

“I think this is one so fun because it’s so profoundly stupid,” Travis said with a laugh. The OutKick founder then told a story that he recently set off the alarm at a New York City hotel by opening a fire escape door on the ground level.

“I can’t imagine anybody over the age of like five or six intentionally doing that. And trying to make an excuse because there is no defense in that position,” surmised Travis.

Sports Media Reacts to Passing of Jim Caple

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Longtime ESPN baseball writer Jim Caple passed away on Sunday, his wife announced in a statement on social media. The 17-year ESPN veteran covered 20 World Series for the network, in addition to other sports media endeavors with the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

He most recently wrote for The Athletic on topics including baseball, tennis, and the WNBA. Caple had been fighting both ALS and dementia and passed away at the age of 61, surprising and devastating those across the sports media world.

“My person, best friend, and husband died on Sunday afternoon,” his wife wrote on Facebook. “We all love Jim Caple so much and he loved you. Many great times, laughs, and adventures with all of us with Jim. Go in peace, my love.”

Kevin Jackson, a former vice president at ESPN and Caple’s editor, issued a statement on the passing of his venerated colleague. The duo worked closely on many stories for ESPN platforms, including on Page 2 where he was able to transform a story into a book deriding the New York Yankees titled, “The Devil Wears Pinstripes.”

“Jim was an amazing and prolific writer who always found the joy in sports,” Jackson said. “Whether he was writing about baseball, the Olympics, the NCAA Tournament or his beloved Tour de France, Jim cared deeply about the games we play, but he never took them too seriously.”

Those within the sports media industry reacted to the unfortunate news, sharing their memories of Caple and expressing their condolences.

100.9 The Mitt Debuts in Central Michigan

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Michigan Baseball Foundation Enterprises has rebranded WLUN-FM as Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt through a partnership with FOX Sports Radio.

The new station features a morning show from the Michigan Sports Network titled X’s and BrO’s with Anthony Bellino, along with a local evening program called The Payoff. Afternoons also feature The Huge Show with host Bill Simonson from 3 to 6 p.m., marking a new era for the station that was previously associated with ESPN Radio.

In addition to syndicated national programs, including The Dan Patrick Show and The Herd with Colin Cowherd, listeners will be able to tune into live sporting events including the NFL on Westwood One, Great Lakes Loons baseball, Michigan State football and basketball, and local high school sporting events.

Brad Tunney has been named the general manager of the station. Tunney has been with the entity since 2015 as a member of the Loons broadcast team.

“Our area has such great sports fans and we wanted to recommit ourselves to them,” he said in a statement. “FOX is a perfect partner for us to get national favorites like Dan and Colin on the air between a local lineup of seven hours of local talk. I’m really excited for our listeners to also re-gain a live local show in The Payoff that they can interact with and lean on for great local sports coverage.”

Despite the new position, Tunney will continue to be on the call for the games along with John Vicari delivering the play-by-play. Vicari will also be commentating on most of the high school sports coverage on 100.9 The Mitt while serving as the broadcast and content coordinator for the outlet. Rich Juday will continue in his role as the director of sales complete with a new slate of on-air and off-air offerings.

Ed Christian, Bob Grant Named Legends of Radio by Radio Hall of Fame

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Ed Christian, Bob Grant Named Legends of Radio by Radio Hall of Fame

The Radio Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 Legends of Radio inductees, with Saga Communications founder and former CEO Ed Christian and New York radio legend Bob Grant being tabbed as two of the 12 honorees.

Christian founded Saga Communications in 198. As CEO, he oversaw its growth to 79 FM stations and 35 AM stations in 27 markets. The founder died in August of last year after a brief illness.

Bob Grant is considered a pioneer of the conservative talk radio format, working at 710 WOR and 77 WABC, among other New York stations, from 1970 to his exit from WOR in 2006. He also previously worked at WBBM, KNX, and KABC in Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively. He died in 2013 at the age of 84.

Other inductees include:

  • Bob Grant– On-Air Personality 
  • Dave Robbins– Programming Executive 
  • Ed Christian– Executive 
  • Eduardo Caballero– Executive 
  • Jack “The Rapper” Gibson– On-Air Personality / Writer 
  • Joe “Butterball” Tamburro– Programming Executive 
  • Long John Nebel– On-Air Personality 
  • Marty Glickman– Play-by-Play Host / Executive 
  • Mary Turner– On-Air Personality 
  • Steve Rivers- Programming Executive 
  • Terry Dorsey- On-Air Personality 
  • Tom Rounds– Executive 

“It’s heartfelt recognition to see these individuals and their career contributions to the radio industry recognized with this induction,” co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame Kraig T. Kitchin said. “They’ve made a forever impact on the audiences and businesses they interacted with and for that, we’re grateful.” 

“Gone but never forgotten, these Legends of the radio industry deserve to be recognized as Hall of Famers and it is an honor to induct them to the Radio Hall of Fame. From programmers to talent to executives, these individuals are the best of the best,” added co-chair Dennis Green.

The Legends of Radio inductees join eight others who were voted to the Hall of Fame earlier this year to make up the Class of 2023.

The Radio Hall of Fame will recognize its inductees on Thursday, November 2nd at the InterContinential New York Barclay Hotel in New York City.  

CNN Announces Promotions for Executives Abigail Crutchfield, Pallavi Reddy

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CNN Announces Promotions for Executives Abigail Crutchfield, Pallavi Reddy

CNN has announced a pair of promotions for new executives Abigail Crutchfield and Pallavi Reddy.

Crutchfield has been elevated to Vice President of D.C. Programming and Special Events Programming. Previously, she had worked as the network’s executive producer for State of the Union with both Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. She has also managed the network’s coverage of the January 6th hearings, arrests and arraignments of former President Donald Trump, and the coronation of King Charles III.

Pallavi Reddy has been promoted to Vice President of New Media at CNN. The new media team at the network oversees data visualization, extended reality, and technological advancements in storytelling. The group created the “Magic Wall” used in various election coverages that won a Technology and Engineering Emmy in 2020. Reddy began her tenure at the network as a Production Assistant for Reliable Sources before being elevated to field producer during the 2016 presidential race.

“Please join me in congratulating Abigail and Pallavi,” CNN U.S. Programming executive Eric Sherling told staffers in a memo. “Their roles will be crucial in supporting CNN’s best-in-class political and election coverage of the 2024 race and beyond.”

WPG’s Harry Hurley Hosts Fundraiser with Brian Kilmeade

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WPG’s Harry Hurley Hosts Fundraiser with Brian Kilmeade

The Hurley in the Morning Charity Dinner & Silent Auction, hosted by Harry Hurley of Atlantic City’s WPG, is renowned as one of America’s most esteemed local talk radio-related charities. 

Last week, the 15th year of this event took place at the iconic Ocean Ballroom at Resorts Casino Hotel. Over 263 paid guests graced the occasion, including prominent elected officials, business leaders, luminaries from the broadcast industry, and various members of the community.

The keynote speaker for this year’s event was Brian Kilmeade, a well-known personality from Fox News Radio and Fox News Channel. Kilmeade was also kind enough to sign copies of his upcoming historical book titled Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality. Additionally, the event’s first-ever lifetime achievement award was presented to former State Sen. Bill Gormley (R-NJ).

Since its inception, the Hurley in the Morning Charity Foundation has successfully raised more than $1.3 million to support non-profit public service organizations across New Jersey and beyond, including the Broadcasters Foundation of America. In recognition of this remarkable charity work, both houses of the legislature officially declared this past Friday as “Harry Hurley Day” in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

It’s worth highlighting that Brian Kilmeade’s participation in the event faced last-minute jeopardy due to severe flooding in New York City on that very day. Despite the challenging weather conditions, Kilmeade’s dedication to being the guest of honor and keynote speaker was extraordinary, as Harry Hurley noted.

Chiefs/Jets Sunday Night Football Most-Watched Sunday Broadcast Since Super Bowl

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Chiefs/Jets Sunday Night Football Most-Watched Sunday Broadcast Since Super Bowl

The Taylor Swift effect had a huge impact on ratings of Sunday Night Football, as the Chiefs/Jets thriller on NBC was the most-watched Sunday show since Super Bowl LVII in February.

The broadcast averaged 27 million viewers, up 22% year over year. Viewership peaked at an estimated 29.4 million between 9:30-9:45 p.m. NBC Sports accounts for the two most-watched NFL games so far this season.

The Swift effect was evident in viewership in teen girls aged 12-17, women 18-24, and 35+. Viewership in those demographics was up 53%, 24%, and 34% respectively compared to the season-to-date average of the first three weeks of SNF. The broadcast featured a Taylor Swift-themed open, which has been viewed eight million times.

The game also drew in the largest streaming audience ever for a Sunday regular season game. The average minute audience across Peacock, NBC Sports, and NFL digital platforms was 1.85 million viewers.

It’s unclear whether Swift will be in Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon as the Chiefs take on the Vikings. But if she is, the marquee late window game on CBS with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will stand to also see a viewership bump.

FOX Sports Adds Adam Wainwright to ALDS Crew

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FOX Sports Adds Adam Wainwright to ALDS Crew

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright isn’t riding off into the sunset after calling it a career on Sunday. Instead, he’s joining FOX Sports.

In an appearance on Foul Territory with AJ Pierzynski on Monday, Wainwright casually let slip that he would be joining Pierzynski on an upcoming broadcast. After realizing that they were clear to talk about it, Wainwright announced that he would be a part of FOX’s ALDS broadcast team.

Specifically, Wainwright will join Pierzynski and Adam Amin as the crew covering the series between the defending World Series champion Houston Astros and the winner of the Blue Jays/Twins wild card series.

“Congratulations, welcome to the broadcasting world, and congratulations you get to work with me…again,” Pierzynski said, alluding to the brief stint the two had calling postseason baseball in 2020 with FOX Sports.

“That’s really all I wanted as a retirement gift was to spend more time with you AJ,” Wainwright joked. “That was what I wanted.”

Wainwright felt like he, AJ and Amin will have a great time calling those games together based on their previous experience.

“I’m looking forward to it though,” Wainwright said. “I have fun watching baseball games. I felt like you and I were a good team a couple of years ago so we need to run that back.”

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