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Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring

"The reductions follow the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October."

Sarah Clark Announces Upcoming Retirement After 30 Years

"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."

Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

98.5 The Sports Hub Hosts Blast Celtics Broadcasters Over Jaylen Brown Comments

"If you are a Boston Celtic, there is no better person to have on your PR team than Brian Scalabrine because he is effectively a PR wing for this organization."

97.5 The Fanatic’s Ricky Bottalico Calls Out Jon Marks, Andrew Salciunas for “Recycling” His Content

"You’re stealing our content, putting it on your show, so it gives you 10, 15, 20 minutes throughout your 4-hour period. This is a farce. This is a joke."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Sean Brace: Michael Robinson’s Comments Questioning Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots “Shameful”

"You are saying that a franchise quarterback is faking a blood clot just so he doesn't have to play. Are you an idiot? No, You are an idiot. You are a moron, Michael Robinson."

Joe Buck Hopeful That Troy Aikman Extends Contract With ESPN

"I legitimately love the guy like a brother."

How Matt Chernoff Evolves From One Legendary Chapter to the Next at 680 the Fan

"I’ve always taken pride in the fact that I can work with different people. I don’t want this show to sound like Chuck & Chernoff because that chapter is closed."

97.5 The Fanatic Adds Former Barstool Sports Personality Adam “Smitty” Smith in Rotational Role

"This is where I want to be. I'm in the Philly suburbs. I'm living the dad life. I'm ready to get back into the weeds, and I'm ready to go."

Scott Masteller Retiring After 45 Year Career In Sports Radio

"Scott has brought tremendous knowledge, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to excellence to The Fanatic."

Bill Colarulo is Embracing a Bigger Role as 97.5 The Fanatic Evolves

"I’m not satisfied with just competing. I want to win. I want our station to not just be relevant, but be one of the best sports stations in the country. We have an opportunity to do that."

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Sarah Clark Announces Upcoming Retirement After 30 Years

"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."

Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

Pardon My Take’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz Reflects On Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Induction

"We were very honored. Pretty cool. I didn't even know this existed."