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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."

Audacy Partnering with SiriusXM to Bring Sports, News, Talk Stations to Satellite Radio

The rollout begins Tuesday, September 1.

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."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Rob Dibble, 97.9 ESPN Help Collect Nearly 5,000 Turkeys

"This year, the support from listeners, sponsors, partners and volunteers helped make a remarkable state-wide impact."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2018."

97.9 ESPN Strikes 10-Year Deal with UConn

The University of Connecticut will spend the next decade working with a brand new radio partner. After WTIC in Hartford parted ways with the...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2017 Are…

The midway point of the week is where we celebrate the programs who entertain our audiences as they head home from work each afternoon....

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

We're halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down...

Dealing with Tragedy in Sports Talk Radio

Sports radio serves as a distraction from everyday life for its audience. Whether you listen to it while in transit to or from work...

Welcome To The 2016 Sports Radio Draft

Welcome to the second annual sports radio draft. I created this project last year to introduce sports radio fans, and industry people to some of...

Tim Spence Headed to Connecticut to Serve as PD of 97.9 ESPN

Tim Spence is on his way to Connecticut where he will join iHeartMedia and oversee the company's sports and news brands in Hartford and New Haven....

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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."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."