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Tony Dungy Knew Changes Were Coming With Football Night in America on NBC Sports

"There were things that they didn't want me to talk about. We had a good understanding. They knew who I was when I got hired, and it is what it is."

Saga Communications Names John Hakim GM in Charleston

"Over the past five years, he has demonstrated the vision, work ethic, and ability to inspire others that define outstanding leaders. I can think of no better person to lead Charleston Media Solutions, and I am excited to see the team continue to flourish under his leadership.”

Pardon The Interruption Record Month Leads ESPN September Studio Show Viewership

"Across ESPN's studio programming, average September viewership rose 7% compared with last year."

Jay Wallace: Fox News Isn’t Courting Other Networks’ Viewers

"It’s hard to go after another network’s audience."

Jim Costa to Replace Mike Stone in February on 97.1 The Ticket

“I grew up listening to this station and rooting for these teams. To start the conversation in Detroit every morning is special.”

Mike Stone: ‘We’re Adults’ and Can Handle Nick Chubb Injury Replay

While many sports media personalities commended the decision made by the network, there have been others who have thought of it from a contrasting perspective.

Mike Valenti: Bad Detroit Teams Have Made Me a Better Host

"When your town has been as bad as Detroit has been, yeah creativity has to happen. Because if you just get on the air every day and say, 'This team is bad,' well yeah water's wet."

Mike Stone: ‘Monday Night Football’ Was ‘Must-See TV’

"The place was fricking electric."

Rico Beard: Michigan St Had to Suspend Mel Tucker After Naming ESPN Reporter

"It's not gonna go well for you, and this is why Michigan State had to suspend him."

Stoney & Jansen Give Mike Tirico Benefit of the Doubt After ‘Asterisk’ Remark

"He has defended this city and all it sports teams nationally more than anybody else I can think of..."

Jon Jansen: Athletes Listen to Sports Radio

"You turn it back on and you’re like, ‘Okay, I’ve got to see where this went.’"

Mike Valenti: Sports Radio Combine Would be Better Than any Broadcasting School

""Here's what we'll do for you. In six months time, I'm not gonna waste your time like your school did probably for four years. You're gonna know right away whether you can do this or not."

Gator Anderson: It Seems Like ESPN is Trying to Leave Basic Cable

"We no longer gonna see it on basic cable? That would be disturbing to me."

Mike Stone Leaving Morning Show on 97.1 The Ticket After Super Bowl

"When contracts are up, you have to figure out what you’re going to do with your life."

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Saga Communications Names John Hakim GM in Charleston

"Over the past five years, he has demonstrated the vision, work ethic, and ability to inspire others that define outstanding leaders. I can think of no better person to lead Charleston Media Solutions, and I am excited to see the team continue to flourish under his leadership.”

Pardon The Interruption Record Month Leads ESPN September Studio Show Viewership

"Across ESPN's studio programming, average September viewership rose 7% compared with last year."

Jay Wallace: Fox News Isn’t Courting Other Networks’ Viewers

"It’s hard to go after another network’s audience."

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.