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NBC Sports Delivers Highest Viewership Ever For First Game Of WNBA Finals

"NBC Sports’ return to the WNBA is paying off. The network averaged 1.8 million viewers across seven regular-season games, up 35% from comparable coverage last season."

John Malone Predicts Future SpaceX Investment in Skydance

"I would not doubt for a minute that before very long you’re going to see an announcement.”

Michael Wilbon: Avoiding Hot Take “Bulls**t” Is Why Pardon the Interruption Leads ESPN Viewership

"We don't give hot takes. I have an opinion, and I will give that opinion. And it will be as informed as I can make it. You say hot takes, I'll knock your ass out. Hot takes are empty. They're bull***t."

Broadcasters Foundation of America Expands Financial Aid for Broadcasters

"I was delighted that the Board unanimously approved this initiative."

Sports Talkers Podcast: Linda Cohn, ESPN

Linda Cohn has lived her dream for the last 30 years at ESPN. She tells Stephen Strom about the ups and downs, the moment...

Joel Utley, College Basketball’s Record Holder for Most Games Called, Retires

Utley retires after 61 years as the team's basketball play-by-play announcer which is a college basketball record.

Dom Giordano To Be Featured In ‘CBS News Sunday Morning’ Story

"When you're on that show, it's much different than being on cable or whatever. It's a widely respected show."

ESPN Will Honor Vin Scully By Airing Iconic 1988 World Series Game 1 Tonight

ESPN will air an encore presentation of Game 1 of the 1988 World Series as a tribute to Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scull

Matthew Berry Joins NBC Sports

Berry is expected to host a daily podcast and have his own Sunday fantasy football show.

NBC Pushing for Big Ten/NFL Primetime Pairing in Media Rights Deal

“The Big Ten would have exposure in every TV home,” said one source to Front Office Sports. “It would also be a smart idea to follow the model of the most successful sports league in America.” 

Mark Chernoff: ‘I Didn’t Believe Mad Dog Was Going To Leave WFAN’

“I wish they hadn’t separated, because it was the most amazing team.”

ESPN’s College GameDay Adds Peloton Instructor and Sports Reporter Jess Sims

ESPN has announced the newest member of the College GameDay show for this football season and it's Jess Sims.

Legendary Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully Passes Away At 94

The Dodgers' President and CEO Stan Kasten released a statement saying, "We have lost an icon. The Dodgers' Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports."

Connor Hughes Joins SNY As NFL Insider

"I am beyond thrilled to announce the next chapter of my career. Beginning Aug. 1, I'm joining SportsNet New York (SNY) as an NFL Insider..."

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John Malone Predicts Future SpaceX Investment in Skydance

"I would not doubt for a minute that before very long you’re going to see an announcement.”

Michael Wilbon: Avoiding Hot Take “Bulls**t” Is Why Pardon the Interruption Leads ESPN Viewership

"We don't give hot takes. I have an opinion, and I will give that opinion. And it will be as informed as I can make it. You say hot takes, I'll knock your ass out. Hot takes are empty. They're bull***t."

Broadcasters Foundation of America Expands Financial Aid for Broadcasters

"I was delighted that the Board unanimously approved this initiative."

Bonneville Names Nathan Gilbert Director of Sales in Denver

"My priority is to create an environment where our people feel supported, challenged, and equipped to succeed."