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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

Nick Wright: Stephen A. Smith is ‘Boxed In’ with LeBron James Situation

"LeBron wouldn’t talk to him or acknowledge him, and Michael Jordan texts with him. That’s it, that’s the whole thing. That’s the start of it."

Michelle Beadle: LeBron James, Stephen A. Smith Situation Feels Like WWE

"LeBron James goes on there for over an hour on the very network where the dude he confronted in public also is the highest-paid guy on the network. All of it feels fake to me.”

What March Madness Can Teach News/Talk Radio Hosts About Topic Selection

The niche topics -- AKA, the underdogs -- are (generally speaking) dead. 

After KNBR Exit, Tom Tolbert Welcomes Freedom With the Bay Area Sports Collective

"I’m on to my thing now, and Cumulus and KNBR are doing their thing, and I wish everybody the best of luck."

Why ESPN Bet on the NBA and Not MLB

The NBA continues to grow its global audience, and its young, social-media-savvy fan base aligns well with ESPN’s long-term digital strategies.

ALT AZ 93.3’s Monique Rodriguez Is A Radio Nerd and Open Book

“From recording songs and DJs on tape to calling in and trying to win tickets. It's how I discovered music in the 90s, along with being raised on MTV, VH1 and BET. "

The Pulse: What Are You Doing To Create Your Legacy?

Something emerged from feature pieces I wrote. One on the legacy of Bob Rivers and the other with Throwback Nation's Tony Lorino.

Why News Media Members and Outlets Need to Guard Aganist a Herd Mentality

When your agenda is just news, the job is simple. Gather facts not opinions.

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Sees Decline After Lester Holt Announced Upcoming Departure

Ratings for the newscast have dropped in both the total audience and the Adults 25-54 demographic since Holt's announcement.

MLB.TV Goes Down Amid Opening Day Games

Baseball fans aiming to tune in and watch their favorite team strive for their first win of the new campaign were unsuccessful in their efforts, displaying an era reading, “We had some trouble loading the game, please try again later.”

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."