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CBS News Announces JD Vance Town Hall With Tony Dokoupil

Dokoupil, the anchor of CBS Evening News, will interview Vance before an audience of Michigan voters from across the political spectrum.

Stephen A. Smith Backtracks Commentary Regarding Lane Johnson and Mental Health on First Take

"Four games in to the 2026 season, a dude that has been in the league forever sits back and says, "I need to focus on my mental health and as an offensive tackle." There's no way [if] you're undefeated [or] winning football games. Everybody's got Super Bowl in their sights. You [don't] walk away."

Fox News Celebrates 30th Anniversary

"So today, as we celebrate 30 years of stories reported and analyzed, and history witnessed at each turn, we also look ahead because the next chapter of media is being shaped right now by new technology, new platforms, and new ways of connecting with audiences."

ESPN VP of Events Clint Overby Reportedly Accepting Voluntary Early Retirement In February

"Overby joined ESPN in June 2001 as manager of the Big 12 Corporate Partner Program. He then rose to director of events in 2003 and senior director in 2006. ESPN elevated him to vice president of ESPN Events in 2016."

Paul Woods to Retire From Detroit Red Wings Radio Booth After 40 Years

“It’s time. It’s been 40 years."

Detroit Sports Broadcaster Pat Caputo Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

"For those wondering where I’ve been: I have been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, commonly referred to as a 'death sentence,'"

Meet The Leaders: Bill Wilson, CEO, Townsquare Media

"We love broadcast radio. We would not have the success we have in digital without the power, connection, and companionship of local radio. We don’t view radio as the growth engine, but as a core part of our DNA and offering. It’s highly differentiated and high impact for both audiences and clients"

Mike Valenti “Hates” Gus Johnson Following Final Call Of Indiana, Penn State Going Viral

"He didn’t lose his damn voice. He faked it. He’s fake. His whole existence is fake. Shut up. The guy is nothing but a charlatan"

Audacy Forms 97.1 Detroit Sports Network To Serve Affiliates Statewide

"97.1 The Ticket is one of America’s truly great sports stations, and we are very excited to partner with our friends at Audacy to bring best-in-class coverage of Detroit sports to our markets in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek"

Why Success for Mike Valenti Lies in Doing Things His Way on 97.1 The Ticket

"I’m going to do this one way—my way. In my view, it’s the right way. If people want bought-and-paid-for radio, there are plenty of places to go and get it. God bless"

2025 Marconi Award Winners Announced in New York City

"Twenty three awards in total were given out during the ceremony."

How Rico Beard Offers Truth & Entertainment With Mike Valenti on 97.1 The Ticket

"It's a lot different than I thought it was going to be."

The Audacy Partnership Is a Wake up Call to iHeartMedia Sports Radio Stations

"You can always learn a thing or two from your competition—but only if you’re willing to watch and listen."

Jim Costa: Tigers-Cardinals Joint Pregame Show on FanDuel Sports Network Felt Like ‘Walking on Eggshells’

"Waving both pom-poms at the same time makes for a weird presentation."

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Stephen A. Smith Backtracks Commentary Regarding Lane Johnson and Mental Health on First Take

"Four games in to the 2026 season, a dude that has been in the league forever sits back and says, "I need to focus on my mental health and as an offensive tackle." There's no way [if] you're undefeated [or] winning football games. Everybody's got Super Bowl in their sights. You [don't] walk away."

Fox News Celebrates 30th Anniversary

"So today, as we celebrate 30 years of stories reported and analyzed, and history witnessed at each turn, we also look ahead because the next chapter of media is being shaped right now by new technology, new platforms, and new ways of connecting with audiences."

ESPN VP of Events Clint Overby Reportedly Accepting Voluntary Early Retirement In February

"Overby joined ESPN in June 2001 as manager of the Big 12 Corporate Partner Program. He then rose to director of events in 2003 and senior director in 2006. ESPN elevated him to vice president of ESPN Events in 2016."

ESPN Announces Super Bowl LXI To Stream On Disney+

"Internationally, Disney+ streams the game in 55-plus markets, and ESPN networks reach 130-plus countries."