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Rex Ryan: ‘I Had To Apply For The Amazing Race Like Everyone Else’

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CBS did not show favoritism to Rex Ryan. The ESPN analyst is a cast member of the next season of The Amazing Race, but his celebrity status did not land him the gig.

He told Max Kellerman that it may have helped, but he couldn’t give the producers exactly what they wanted.

“I got a call and I think they wanted my twin brother and me to be on that show, and I was sitting back going ‘Yeah, that’s cool, but my brother is still coaching, so that’s not gonna happen,” the former head coach of the Jets and Bills said Thursday morning on ESPN Radio.

He told his friend Tim Mann about the call. The Amazing Race happens to be a favorite of Mann’s mother, so he told Rex Ryan he would be interested.

Ryan said he considered all that Mann, a corrections officer, marathoner, and powerlifter could bring to the competition. They formed a partnership, but CBS didn’t give them automatic entry to the show’s field of competitors.

“I was like, ‘Well, I know he’s gonna be good in it,’ so I call him back and then we went through the whole process like anyone else would do.”

Rex Ryan told Kellerman that he knew he had a problem going into the competition.

“You don’t wanna be an old, fat, slow guy and that’s what I am,” he said.

Ryan says he went on a diet and running program and dropped 50 pounds before filming began.

The show is done filming now, but he didn’t give anything away when Kellerman asked how his team did.

“Speed wasn’t my strength, but you’ll have to tune in to see how we do.”

The new season will be number 34 for The Amazing Race. It premiers on September 21.

Chris Stirewalt: Cable News A ‘Couple of Chuckleheads Barking At Each Other’

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Former Fox News Political Editor Chris Stirewalt is promoting his book Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back, and he appeared on NewsNation, his current employer, Thursday to discuss the state of cable news in America.

“It comes down to human nature and laziness,” Stirewalt said. “The reality is the shortest distance between a news organization and profit is anger, fear, and that stuff. Tabloids — The National Enquirer or whatever else — are money making enterprises. They know something. Which is shoddy, cheap, salacious, tantalizing, and usually biased journalism is very attractive. And it’s cheap, too.

“Unlike what we’re trying to do here at NewsNation, where we’re gonna rely on serious journalists, people doing hard work, shoe leather reporting. Out in the field and doing that kind of stuff. Instead of that, you put a couple of chuckleheads in a studio somewhere and let them bark at each other. As the saying goes in TV news ‘Talk is cheap’. This book — I hope, I pray ‘Lord, hear our prayer’– is a call for people to understand we have special obligations as American journalists and we have special obligations as American news consumers to try a little harder and want a little better.”

Stirewalt was dismissed from Fox News in January of 2021. He claims it was because the decision desk made the call on the 2020 Presidential Race of Joe Biden before any other network.

Fox News told BNM “Chris Stirewalt’s endless attempts at regaining relevance know no bounds.”

ACC Network Announces Studio and Original Programming Lineup

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ACC Network Announces Studio and Original Programming Lineup

College football returns with Week 0 this coming weekend and adds a full blown smorgasbord of action in Week 1 next week. That also means a new beginning season for networks focused on the sport, including the ACC Network.

The ACC Network announced its lineup of studio shows and original programming beginning with the start of college sports season.

ACC PM is the network’s new afternoon drive-time news and information show with ACCN veteran Mark Packer and newcomers Taylor Tannebaum Tre Boston. It airs weekdays 4-7p ET.

Before that, you can find In Play, a show that has moved to weekday afternoons at 3p ET and offers unique topics and ideas for each day of the week, all surrounding ACC football in the fall.

All ACC returns Tuesday August 30 at 10p ET and is ACCN’s flagship news and information program featuring Jordan Cornette, Dalen Cuff and Kelsey Riggs as well as a rotating crew of analysts like Roddy Jones, Mark Herzlich and Eddie Royal.

ACC Huddle returns as the networks signature football show with host Jordan Cornette and analysts Eric Mac Lain, EJ Manuel and Mark Richt. It will focus on pre-game coverage of the conference and continuing with wall-to-wall coverage throughout the day and a show recapping the day.

The ACC Network also announced three original series.

3-Day Weekend features host Jess Roy as she travels to ACC college towns, introducing fans to historic spots, popular restaurants and establishments, while giving viewers a taste of what the area has to offer.

All Access: The ACC Life gives a glimpse of a day in the life of ACC student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

ACC Legends, which is a series of 30-minute documentary-style episodes highlighting legendary coaches and athletes from the across the ACC. Former Virginia Tech legendary head coach Frank Beamer as well as the 1990 Georgia Tech men’s basketball team – Kenny Anderson, Brian Oliver, Dennis Scott will be profiled this fall.

Jess Hazel New Colorado Public Radio ‘Morning Edition’ Host in Colorado Springs

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Jess Hazel New Colorado Public Radio ‘Morning Edition’ Host in Colorado Springs

Jess Hazel is the new Morning Edition host for Colorado Public Radio at KRCC in Colorado Springs.

“I can’t wait to meet the people of Southern Colorado,” Hazel said. “I’m looking forward to building connections with listeners through a shared appreciation for storytelling and public radio.”

Hazel comes to Colorado Springs after serving as the Morning Edition host in Billings, Montana for Yellowstone Public Radio.

“I’m excited to welcome Jess to KRCC,” Managing Editor Andrea Chalfin said. “Her passion for being a morning host and speaking with the listeners is really clear.”

Hazel will begin with KRCC in Colorado Springs on Thursday, September 1st.

NFL International Games 2022: Teams, Venues, Dates & Times for International Football Matchups

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NFL International Games 2022: Teams, Venues, Dates & Times for International Football Matchups

The National League Football is America’s most popular sports league, and it has made it openly clear that it plans to expand its reach beyond the shores of the country.

For a long time, the league has experimented playing games internationally over the years, with the first of its kind being a 2005 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico.

The league is once again planning to tour internationally, beginning in October. For the first time ever, three different countries in Europe and North America will host the 2022 NFL international series. There will be five international games played; three in the United Kingdom, one in Mexico, and one on German soil.

Last year, the league announced that it would be expanding the regular season, beginning from the 2022 season. With that being said, the 2022 international games would feature ten teams who made the playoffs last year, plus the NFC North and NFC South champions.

It is worth noting that the 2021 NFL international series only featured two games, both played in London; the Atlanta Falcons vs the New York Jets, and the Jacksonville Jaguars vs the Miami Dolphins.

Here’s the NFL 2022 schedule for international games as announced by the league:

  • Fixture: Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints

Date: Sunday, Oct. 2

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Live broadcast: NFL Network

  • Fixture: New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers

Date: Sunday, Oct. 9

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Live broadcast: NFL Network

  • Fixture: Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Date: Sunday, Oct. 30

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

Live broadcast: ESPN+

  • Fixture: Seattle Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Date: Sunday, Nov. 13

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich

Live broadcast: NFL Network

  • Fixture: San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals

Date: Monday, Nov. 21

Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Live broadcast: ESPN

Source: NFL.com

The 2022 NFL international games kick off with consecutive weekends in North London at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, where the EPL soccer team, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., plays its home games.

This year will mark the third time the Saints and Vikings play in the UK. The two teams will play at Tottenham Hotspur stadium for the first time ever. Both teams have won their previous two UK games, so it will definitely be interesting, and you can place a bet online to see who comes out on top come Sunday, October 2.

The next Sunday will feature the NFC North champions, the Green Bay Packers, led by Aaron Rodgers and the New York Giants. Green Bay earned a spot in this year’s international series after clinching the NFC North for the third year in a row. This marks their first-ever regular season game overseas.

As for the Giants, this will be their third appearance on London soil. They were previously featured in 2007 at Wembley Stadium against the Dolphins and in 2016 at Twickenham against the Los Angeles Rams, winning both games.

Next is the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium. This venue was the first stadium in Europe to host a regular season NFL game as 81,176 fans were present to watch the face-off between the Giants and Dolphins.

The Jaguars are making their ninth regular season trip overseas. They were featured in a 26-3 loss against the Houston Texans at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium last year, but will be returning to Wembley after previously making seven straight appearances from 2013 to 2019.

The Broncos are making their first trip back to the UK since their 24-14 loss against the 49ers at Wembley in 2010. Denver’s superstar QB Russell Wilson will be making his first international appearance as well.

On November 13, the NFL will play its first-ever regular season game in Germany featuring the two-time Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Super Bowl XLVIII winners the Seattle Seahawks. The game will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Bavaria where Bundesliga soccer team FC Bayern Munich plays its home games.

The NFL will bring the final game of the international series close to home at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The venue is no stranger to NFL games and will yet again host a NFC West rivalry game between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals, a rematch of the first-ever NFL regular season game played outside the US.

NFL International Regular Season Games Since 2017

2017

Ravens (7) vs Jaguars (44) – Wembley

Saints (20) vs Dolphins (0) – Wembley

Cardinals (0) vs Rams (33) – Twickenham

Vikings (33) vs Browns (16) – Twickenham

Patriots (33) vs Raiders (8) – Azteca

2018

Seahawks (27) vs Raiders (3) Wembley

Titans (19) vs Chargers (20) – Wembley

Eagles (24) vs Jaguars (18) – Wembley

2019

Bears (17) vs Raiders (21)      – Tottenham

Panthers (37) vs Buccaneers (26) – Tottenham

Bengals (10) vs Rams (24) – Wembley

Texans (26) vs Jaguars (3)       – Wembley

Chiefs  (24) vs Chargers (17) – Azteca

Jets (20) vs Falcons (27) Tottenham

2021

Dolphins (20) vs Jaguars (23) – Tottenham

BetQL Network Announces Fall Weekend Programming

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BetQL Network Announces Fall Weekend Programming

Audacy has announced fall weekend programming for BetQL Network as college football and the NFL approach.

Beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturdays, BetQL U will featured RJ Choppy, Chris Mack, and Kayla Knierim as they break down the biggest college football games of the day.

From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Countdown To… will featured Nick Ashooh and Grant Paulsen looking at the biggest events of the weekend. It will also be simulcasted on CBS Sports Radio nationally.

BetQL U: In The Action will air from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM will air live from Dallas with rotating hosts Choppy, Ari Temkin, Eric Chiofalo, and Zach Wolchuk, with the show continuing live from Chicago from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Gabe Ramriez, Pete Fiutak, and Alyssa Bergamini.

Saturdays wrap up with The Sunday Spread with Paulsen, Alex Gold, and Kasey Hudson wrapping up the day of college football action and previewing the biggest NFL storylines. The show will also re-air on Sunday mornings at 7:00 AM.

After BetMGM Gameday airs from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, You Better You Bet airs from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM as Nick Kostos and Ken Barkley provide detailed analysis right until gametime.

Inside the Betting Lines will air live from Washington D.C. from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with Quinton May and PJ Glasser. The show continues from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM from Las Vegas hosted by Dave Farra and Adam Candee.

Back to the Futures, hosted by BetQL writer Lucy Burdge alongside Brandon Sprague and Cody Decker, will conclude the day from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

“Our Saturday and Sunday lineups are packed with personality and insight, which is just one of the many hallmarks of BetQL Network,” said Audacy Senior Vice President of Sports Matthew Volk.

FanDuel TV Going Live in September

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FanDuel TV Going Live in September

In a wide-ranging story with Variety, FanDuel Chief Commercial Officer Mike Raffensperger confirmed what has been widely reported: TVG will rebrand as FanDuel TV and officially launch in September.

“I am rebuilding TVG as FanDuel TV to be the first network built from the ground up that is designed to be watched with a phone in your hand,” said Raffensperger. “Every single frame on the screen will have something you can interact with.”

Former Good Morning Football host Kay Adams will host Hey, Kay Adams at 11:00 AM, with Pat McAfee’s PMI Network signed up to produce content for the network as well.

Adams said sports betting “is a part of our game. It’s the future of the industry. I want to be on the right side of that”.

The Ringer, headed by Bill Simmons, will also contribute content, with further details added in the future. FanDuel’s sports betting show More Ways to Win anchored by Lisa Kerney will also air on th network.

Raffensperger also said FanDuel TV won’t be similar to other betting content with analytic pick-driven content, but more engaging and interesting to sports fans at large.

 “I’m interested in creating something that features voices like Kay’s that are unique, authentic and have real engagement with their audience, and can thread gaming into broader editorial narratives in sports and culture.”

The PM Team: New Thursday Night Football Theme ‘Sucks’

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With their upcoming debut of Thursday Night Football, Amazon Prime Video needed to create a new theme song for the broadcast, which was released last week. It’s safe to say The PM Team on 93.7 The Fan isn’t in the camp that enjoyed what Amazon produced.

Andrew Fillipponi and Chris Mueller went through the list, in their eyes, of the great sports television theme songs. College Football on CBS, MLB on FOX that the network no longer uses, and Roundball Rock made the cut, before playing the new Thursday Night Football theme.

“Oh god, this sucks,” Chris Mueller said. “This is like the fugazi version of a sports theme song. It’s like they hired somebody but it was the cheapest person possible to compose something. It’s like if you gave an artificial intelligence, you pumped into it all the sports theme songs that have ever been written, and then said write your own based on this to AI.”

“This sounds like Purdue is getting ready to play Illinois on the Big Ten Network,” Fillipponi said as the new Thursday Night Football theme song played.

“It sounds like Pam Ward is ready to bring you the action from a cold and rainy Lafayette, Indiana,” said Mueller.

“That is just brutal,” Fillipponi continued as he criticized the song. “Amazon’s got all this money. (Jeff) Bezos is trying to break into the NFL game and that is what his people came up with? There’s nothing iconic about that and there will never be anything iconic about that.”

“Just find Tom Petty. Play a different Tom Petty song before each game,” Fillipponi suggested.

Pat Hughes Named to Cubs Hall of Fame

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Longtime radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes has been named to the Cubs Hall of Fame.

During Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney stopped in the radio booth to discuss the 2022 Cubs Hall of Fame class. He told Hughes that Pearl Jam front-man Eddie Vedder had already informed Jose Cardenal that he would be inducted before giving Hughes a sheet of paper to “talk about the other inductee”.

“I think it says this is me going into the Hall of Fame?”, Hughes said with a smile.

The 67-year-old has been with the Cubs since 1996. He has announced 57 postseason games for the club, more than any other broadcaster in franchise history. He has also announced four Cubs no-hitters, and famously announced the 2016 World Series victory, the club’s first since 1908.

NRG Media Omaha, Creighton Announce Extension

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NRG Media Omaha, Creighton Announce Extension

NRG Media Omaha and Creighton University have announced a three-year extension to keep NRG stations the flagship home of Bluejays athletics.

1620 The Zone and 101.9 The Keg will have exclusive rights to Creighton men’s basketball. John Bishop will remain the play-by-play voice.

“NRG has been a tremendous partner with Creighton Athletics and we are thrilled to continue this deal,” said Athletic Director Marcus Blossom. “We truly value the long-term relationship we have had with NRG and look forward to the expansion of coverage with additional sports on NRG’s radio stations. Also, having all of our men’s basketball games now available on 101.9 FM expands the radio footprint in Omaha for our fans.”

Creighton baseball home games, women’s basketball, volleyball, and women’s soccer will air on either 1180 The Zone or News Talk 1290 KOIl. Men’s soccer will air on La Nueva 1020 AM/99.5 FM.

“We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with Creighton University and the Athletic Department. Creighton is an amazing university with a great athletic program, and we are thrilled to be associated with the University. We truly look forward to growing our partnership in the coming years,” Market Manager of NRG Radio Omaha Mark Shecterle said.

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