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Atlanta Hawks Become First NBA Team To Stream Games Exclusively On Prime Video

"The Hawks have demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to reaching and engaging their fans and share the same commitment to innovation that drives our organization."

Dennis Prager Makes First Public Appearance Since Paralysis

"I knew I had three choices: death, depression, or perseverance. I don't want to die. I love life as much as I have ever loved life. I really love life ... Gratitude is the mother of happiness.

Meet the Leaders: Chad Lopez, President 77 WABC/Red Apple Media

"For an AM station, whenever anyone walks in, they say, “Wow, I can’t believe this is WABC.” It seems like a TV, radio, and media company ... About 65% of our staff is 30 and younger, which is incredible for an all-news station. I think that’s how we’ve adjusted to what’s going on with media in the market."

The Industry According to: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."

Denny Hamlin Details Ratings Struggles NASCAR Facing off With NFL

"We just… took the best, highest dollar amount we could and pieced it all together and came up with the deal that we have. But long term, I’ve always had reservations about where we go with it"

Pat McAfee Details How He Partnered With ‘Rushmore On X’ Program

"Ari’s relationships through business, throughout all these years, has ties with all these people that are the top of their industries, and it’s like he gets them to open up. It’s a very good show. We’re lucky to be a part of it"

Prime Video Announces Real-Time Bet Tracking For NBA Broadcasts with FanDuel

"As we tip off this long-term relationship with the NBA, we’re excited to launch a best-in-class bet tracking experience with FanDuel"

Chris Long Named Dallas Region President, iHeartMedia

"I am excited to start working and winning with the Dallas iHeart team"

WNBA Reaches 11-Year Media Rights Agreement With VERSANT

"This partnership with VERSANT and USA Network marks another significant milestone for the WNBA’s continued growth"

FOX Sports Announces Partnership With Tubi for Thanksgiving Day NFL Broadcast

"The game, branded as the “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration,” will feature an NFC North matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers"

Former ESPN Analyst Todd McShay Attacks Paul Finebaum as “Trash” and “Coward”

"It’s just not good humanity. Get my little shot in at Paul, one of the all-time cowards"

Toast to 10: Sports Executives Reflect on Ten Years of Barrett Media

"Sports media has been the foundation that helped launch Barrett Media just a decade ago"

Why Chris McClain Credits Charlotte’s Growth and a Move to FM For WFNZ’s Success

"As a kid, if you had dug up my teachers, they would tell you, oh yeah, I could tell he was going to do something like this"

How Paul Finebaum, Stephen A. Smith Show Network Safeguards on Political Leanings Are Outdated

"This is a perfect time for sports to be the great unifier it has always aimed to be, by breaking down the walls that prevent individuals from expressing political leanings"

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Dennis Prager Makes First Public Appearance Since Paralysis

"I knew I had three choices: death, depression, or perseverance. I don't want to die. I love life as much as I have ever loved life. I really love life ... Gratitude is the mother of happiness.

Meet the Leaders: Chad Lopez, President 77 WABC/Red Apple Media

"For an AM station, whenever anyone walks in, they say, “Wow, I can’t believe this is WABC.” It seems like a TV, radio, and media company ... About 65% of our staff is 30 and younger, which is incredible for an all-news station. I think that’s how we’ve adjusted to what’s going on with media in the market."

The Industry According to: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."

Charles Davis Looks to Build His Own Legacy Replacing Gary Danielson at CBS

"Our chemistry comes from his goodness as a human being. The same goes for Jenny Dell and the rest of this CBS Sports crew. I could not have had a better welcome to this team."