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Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Stephen A. Smith Agrees to Five-Year Contract with ESPN: Report

"According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a five-year deal worth at least $100 million:"

SiriusXM Adam Schein: Mike Francesa Had A Replacement Plan For Me

“He called me and said, ‘I want to go over a potential plan that includes you replacing me.’”

Joe Buck Returns to MLB For ESPN Opening Day Broadcast

“I know what I’ve said in the past about this stuff, but I’m not really good at saying no and I think I inherited that from my dad."

NFL to Relax Restrictions Against Tom Brady for FOX’s Super Bowl Broadcast, Per Report

One knock against FOX Sports' lead NFL color commentator Tom Brady is that due to his status as a partial owner of the Las...

Chris Oliviero: Howard Stern Producer, Gary Dell’Abate ‘Took Me Under His Wing and Coached Me in the Business’

"I have a lot of respect for performers when that red light goes on. They have something in their DNA that I didn't have."

Bomani Jones: ‘You Should Not Major in a Vocation, and That’s What Journalism Is’

Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on the music, news, and sports media industries. Stay updated on the latest happenings by signing up to...

Eli Manning: ‘I Don’t Think Anyone Understands the New York Media When They First Come In’

Eli Manning was a guest on Andrew Marchand's Marchand Sports Media podcast. Amongst several topics, the two talked about what it was like dealing...

Cris Collinsworth and NBC Sports Close to New 4 Year Contract Extension Per Report

According to a report from Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, NBC Sports and NFL analyst Cris Collinsworth are close to signing a four-year contract...

Andrew Marchand: The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery ‘Could Be Headed to Litigation’

Andrew Marchand, Sports Media Senior Writer for The Athletic, was a guest of The Dan Patrick Show to talk about the NBA media rights...

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FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"