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ESPN LA, AM 570 and 97.1 The Fan — Who Prevails in the Los Angeles Sports Radio Battle?
"Whether Los Angeles can truly sustain four full-time sports stations remains to be seen, but one thing is undeniable: the battle lines have officially been drawn."
97.1 The Fan Los Angeles Announces Daytime Lineup Launching May 18
"We’re building a full-scale, live and local LA sports network that brings sports to the FM dial and across multiple platforms to meet our audiences where they are."
3 Questions About 97.1 The Fan Coming to Los Angeles
"Audacy isn’t just launching another station. It’s testing whether FM can finally unlock a market that has resisted the format at scale like other large markets."
KNX News’ Alex Silverman: Move to AM Doesn’t Change Commitment to News Coverage
"I say it every day on the air: it matters where you get your news. And I really hope that it's a reminder that in this crazy and crowded landscape of media in 2026, trusted voices are still going to stand out."
3 Questions About KNX News Leaving 97.1 FM
I don't view this as a "sky is falling" type move, really. But I can't help but wonder about the state of all-news radio at the company following this development.
Audacy Moving KNX News Off 97.1 FM for FM All-Sports Station
"This launch further strengthens Audacy as the unrivaled leader in sports audio."
How Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith’s Morning Drive Pivot Paid off Instantly at 97.1 The Fan
"It’s something that I look forward to doing long term... If I’m lucky enough to have another twelve years in a daypart, I’d be more than happy if it were in mornings."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025
"A total of 54 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025
"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025
"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."