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Jay-Z Reportedly Booking Himself To Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

"According to Puck Media, Jay-Z landed the gig after Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber also received consideration."

Gordon Deal Surpasses 325 Affiliates With 104.1 KMOX and 830 WCCO Additions

“It's both humbling and motivating to grow listenership and find new partners. We promise to continue leading in the news space."

Super Bowl LXI To Feature Star Wars Themed Alt-Cast For ESPN/Disney Big Game Lineup

"With ESPN broadcasting the first Super Bowl in network history, the network's owner, The Waly Disney Company, is going all in."

Michael Robinson Apologizes For Jalen Hurts Comments Made On NFL Network

"I want to sincerely apologize to Jalen Hurts, his family, the Philadelphia Eagles organization and fan base for my comments last Thursday."

ESPN, PENN Entertainment End ESPN BET Partnership Effective December 1

"ESPN drove over 2.9 million new users into the PENN ecosystem, with a strong uptick in first-time bettors this fall. We appreciate the collaboration we had with PENN and are now pursuing other media and marketing opportunities within this space"

Where Sports Radio Can Win as ESPN and YouTube TV Lose the Sports Consumer

"Has there ever been a more perfect opportunity for sports radio to serve as the connection in the fan’s time of need"

Meet The Leaders: Scott Sutherland, Executive Vice President of Regional Media Operations, Bonneville International Corporation

"Our business model all starts with we’re local content creators and not trying to get out of our way as it relates to distribution wherever our audiences are. That's where we want to go. Capped off with not a national sales strategy, but more hyperlocal"

Kenny Smith Signs Multi-Year Deal To Appear on ‘First Take,’ Additional ESPN Programming

"The move brings one of the most recognizable NBA studio analysis to the network’s growing rotation of talent"

Drew Brees Reportedly Joining FOX Sports as Game Analyst

"The move is expected to be finalized soon, positioning Brees as a core part of the network’s fall NFL coverage beginning next week"

FanDuel Sports Network Extend Local Rights Deals With Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals

"The Brewers, Reds, and Royals are fantastic partners who share a commitment to accessibility and excellence"

Former ESPN Analyst Merril Hoge Points to Dennis Miller’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut as Moment When Network Changed

"When I heard that, I was like, this guy can't be in charge. That's the stupidest thing I ever heard. And then I find out he's second in command"

NASCAR Xfinity Series Closes 2025 Season as Most-Watched in Four Years on The CW Network

"Over the course of its first year on The CW, the NASCAR Xfinity Series has helped transform the network into a premium destination for sports"

Audacy Extends Broadcast Partnership With Wichita State Athletics

"We are proud to continue our 50-plus-year tradition as the radio home of Shocker sports"

Paramount, PBR Strike Five-Year Media Rights Deal

"This deal aligns with our longstanding relationship with CBS and reflects our shared commitment to expanding PBR’s reach"

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Gordon Deal Surpasses 325 Affiliates With 104.1 KMOX and 830 WCCO Additions

“It's both humbling and motivating to grow listenership and find new partners. We promise to continue leading in the news space."

Super Bowl LXI To Feature Star Wars Themed Alt-Cast For ESPN/Disney Big Game Lineup

"With ESPN broadcasting the first Super Bowl in network history, the network's owner, The Waly Disney Company, is going all in."

Michael Robinson Apologizes For Jalen Hurts Comments Made On NFL Network

"I want to sincerely apologize to Jalen Hurts, his family, the Philadelphia Eagles organization and fan base for my comments last Thursday."

MLB Playoff Ratings Boom: Brewers’ Sweep of Dodgers Tops 7.5 Million Viewers

"The strong ratings reinforce baseball's value as a major television property."