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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.

Adam Silver Praises Prime Video’s NBA Coverage Approach

"That, I would say, has frustrated me in the past about some coverage when it’s sort of reduced to ‘one side wanted it more’ or ‘this side played harder.’"

Why is Pat McAfee a Target Inside of His Own Company, ESPN?

"Say what you want, but Pat McAfee has delivered a ton of impact for ESPN."

Has the NBA Done Enough To Justify Fans Paying More To Watch

"NBA fans will pay more this season and jump through more hoops than ever before for a product that’s simply not improving"

Why Adam Silver Is Right Where Sports Media Outrage Is Wrong

"Silver’s comments may have seemed tone-deaf, they reflect the reality of who the league serves—and it’s not always the fan"

Charles Barkley Is Not Helping Himself With Commentary About the NBA’s TV Partners

"The basketball Hall of Famer seems to be talking out of both sides of his mouth. He’s upset about less time on Inside the NBA but was unwilling to take on more work at NBC than he did at TNT"

Can Sports Media Conquer Nostalgia Better Than the NBA?

"Sports media must conquer nostalgia the complete opposite of how the NBA has approached the battlefield"

The NBA Finals Silence Is Golden For Sports Fans

"We all should be thankful that—if only for this NBA Finals—sports are back... to just being sports"

Pat McAfee: ‘I Learned a Lot About My Business This Morning in Another Article’

"I don’t know if this is just normal, par for the course. I guess it’s just life these days."

Adam Silver: ‘I Spoke to Michael Jordan’ About New Role With NBC Sports

"I know there were other inquiries over the years. I think, for whatever reason, he was ready to do it now. He has incredibly fond memories of NBC. I don't think that's lost on anyone."

Mike Babchik: Hardcore Fans ‘Shouldn’t Care About TV Ratings’ for NBA Finals

"These low Finals, this low rating thing was something that we thought would happen, and every time we talked about if there was a Pacers-Thunder series, 'Good luck.'"

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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."