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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

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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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97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: J.J. Watt “Has The Personality Of A Brick”

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97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti: J.J. Watt “Has The Personality Of A Brick”

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti isn’t sold on CBS’s new number one analyst. The Detroit radio host says the network is having issues finding talent to speak on the NFL with any level of personality.

What We Know: CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on leave last month. In addition, that decision followed his arrest on suspicion of OWI in Wisconsin. J.J. Watt moved up from the network’s No. 2 booth to replace him. Moreover, he joins Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on the top NFL team. Valenti addressed the shakeup Wednesday on The Mike Valenti Show with Rico. He’s not sharing in any excitement surrounding the opportunity for Watt, but also believes CBS Sports can’t recruit entertaining talent on NFL games.

What They Said: (All quotes via 97.1 The Ticket)

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti on J.J. Watt: “First of wall, Watt is the equivalent of one of these home robots that washes your dishes that they’re starting to invent. Watt is the personality of a brick. They just can’t find somebody with an effing personality to go on TV, have a little fun, maybe make a fart joke, and then break down a play. John Madden didn’t cure cancer; he was just entertaining.”

97.1 The Ticket’s Mike Valenti on CBS Sports issue if they bring back Tony Romo: “Their [CBS Sports] problem is going to be every time this guy sounds like a space cadet on the air, people are going to assume he was drunk. Don’t tell me you’ve been watching the games for years and haven’t thought Tony was having some fun with something.”

97.1 The Ticket Mike Valenti on those who want Tony Romo to return to CBS Sports: “Anyone who ever tells me bring back [Tony] Romo, I want you to go rewatch Bills Jags in the playoffs. Tell me what you see and hear. One of the singular worst broadcasts I’ve ever heard. I think Jim Nantz wanted to shank him, like a scene from Oz. He had had enough. He didn’t know what he was saying.”

What Remains Unclear: CBS hasn’t set a timetable for Romo’s return. Moreover, it’s unknown whether he’ll be retained at all.

What It Means: Valenti’s comments tap into a wider debate over analyst personality versus polish. As a result, CBS faces pressure on two fronts: Watt’s reception and Romo’s uncertain future. Ultimately, ratings and audience response, not radio commentary, will decide whether the switch sticks.

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Jason Benetti Reportedly Set To Call NBA Games For NBC Sports This Season

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Jason Benetti Reportedly Set To Call NBA Games For NBC Sports This Season

Jason Benetti is reportedly adding NBA games to his workload. NBC’s top MLB voice will call select league and playoff games this season, according to a report by Front Office Sports.

What We Know: Benetti became NBC’s lead Sunday Night Baseball voice this year while remaining the Detroit Tigers’ play-by-play announcer. He’ll now add NBA duties according to FOS, calling 10 to 20 regular-season and playoff games. He won’t replace anyone; instead, he joins Mike Tirico, Noah Eagle, Terry Gannon, and Michael Grady. Benetti previously worked in college basketball for FOX Sports, ESPN, and various local and college broadcasts.

What’s At Stake: When NBC brought over Benetti from FOX Sports, he’s impressed with his unique presentation for a national audience. Now, with the NBA results of last year behind them, NBC Sports is looking to add onto the success. Benetti is prime to take advantage of the opportunity.

What Remains Unclear: It’s unclear exactly which games Benetti will call beyond the 10-to-20 estimate. How the added work with the NBA affects other assignments is still unknown.

What It Means: Benetti’s expanding role signals growing crossover among top sports broadcasters. NBC is betting his versatility and familiarity with the audience will draw more viewers. With the season just months away, Benetti is primed to become one of the bigger voices in sports with a background in baseball but also work in college football, basketball, and soon to come NBA.

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JJ Hale Joins Seven Mountains Media as Programming Manager

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JJ Hale Joins Seven Mountains Media as Programming Manager

JJ Hale has left Total Media as Director of Programming. Now Seven Mountains Media welcomes him to lead its Parkersburg cluster.

What We Know Hale resigned from his Director of Programming role at Total Media in Jackson, OH. Now he leads programming operations across Seven Mountains Media’s six-station Parkersburg-Marietta cluster. The group spans multiple formats including Country, Active Rock, Classic Country, Classic Rock, Top 40, and Classic Hits. Additionally, Hale serves as day-to-day PD and drive host for Froggy 95.

What’s at Stake This move shapes strategic programming direction across multiple formats. Indeed, successful radio clusters require experienced leadership to maximize revenue potential. Therefore, Hale’s background becomes critical in coordinating station performance. Moreover, operational consistency directly impacts listener loyalty and market share.

What Remains Unclear Nobody yet knows the exact timing of his transition. However, the group hasn’t announced specific programming changes for individual stations. Additionally, Hale hasn’t outlined his strategic vision for market growth.

What It Means For Hale, this represents a remarkable full-circle moment in his career. He listened to 95 XIL growing up as the market’s dominant station. Notably, he worked there part-time during the 1980s. Now, decades later, he returns to manage the legendary station and its cluster as a key leader.

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