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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mike Rhyner Details What Went Wrong at 97.1 The Freak

"There are a lot of things that I really did like about it. And make no mistake, I'm not thrilled with what happened and the way it all came down but  I think we had a really good product."

What 97.1 The Freak Got Right and Wrong During Its Short Life

Ambition should never be viewed as a negative. But one of the biggest issues with 97.1 The Freak was its overly ambitious launch.

Mike Rhyner: “We Just Didn’t Get It Done” at The Freak

"They brought us on board with the belief that we could provide a viable, profitable radio outlet for them and we didn't do that."

Could ‘The Freak’ Resurface in Dallas?

"With a little more talent and another year, The Freak could have been a $10 million per year station..."

97.1 The Freak in Dallas to Change Format; Mike Rhyner and All Other Hosts Let Go

"We all see the writing on the wall. It could all come down today."

Reach Over Revenue for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks

"What we do probably won't be the same as what other teams have done."

Kevin Gray Named Pre & Postgame Host for Dallas Mavericks Radio Network

"Talk to you on-air Wednesday afternoon and be on the lookout for the podcast!"

97.1 The Freak’s Jeff Cavanaugh Makes Good on Promise, Gets Texas Rangers Tattoo On-Air

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo created a stir during the MLB Postseason by promising to "retire on the spot" if the Arizona Diamondbacks made the...

97.1 The Freak Adds Marc Stein for Weekend Show

"I am so excited to be back in a radio studio that I can hardly find the words."

Dallas Media Personalities Pay Tribute to Norm Hitzges

"Hitzges will be honored with an official proclamation by the Texas legislature the next time it meets."

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."