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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."

Funkmaster Flex, TT Torrez Offer Conflicting Accounts of MSG Altercation

Torrez says Flex shoved her. Flex calls the allegations an attempt to bait him into a payout.

ESPN Extends Broadcast Rights Partnership With Ohio Valley Conference

"We’re excited to build on our longstanding partnership with the OVC with this new agreement"

ESPN President Of Content Burke Magnus Wants Pat McAfee To Stay Past Current Contract

"I think his show is hitting on all cylinders. … He’s an incredible interviewer and conversationalist"

Why Sports Radio Talent Should Heed the Warning Sent Last Week

"Your contract from your company is a double-edged sword. Sports radio, this is not just a wake-up call to look inward at your content, but also a warning to your future."

Dave Sharapan (a.k.a. The Sportsbook Consigliere) Has Passed Away

"He was a constant, a voice you trusted, the guy who knew the line before the books did, the one sharing stories from the book, the guy who could make you laugh even when the game was a bad beat. But to us, he was our everything"

Burke Magnus Reveals Goals For ‘Inside the NBA’ on ESPN

"It will be as close to that as we can possibly get."

Tampa Bay Lightning Announce Multi-Year Rights Extension With 102.5 The Bone

"The station will maintain its current broadcast team, featuring Dave Mishkin on play-by-play and Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Esposito serving as color analyst"

Bill Simmons Believes Jimmy Kimmel Doesn’t Need ABC, Has Been Censored

"The threat of Trump administration retaliation loomed. And that’s why this isn’t cancel culture. This is censorship"

Rodney Harrison Believes Tom Brady Needs To Choose Broadcasting or Ownership

"I just think it gets to a point eventually they’re going to have to say, ‘Hey man, what are you going to do? Are you going to be part owner or are you going to be a broadcaster?"

Jason Kelce Credits Philadelphia Sports Media for Pushing Franchises To Be Better

"It has an effect on people to make corrections and make change. I think it’s actually one of Philadelphia’s media landscape strengths"

Toast to 10: Former Writers Reflect on a Decade of Coverage by Barrett Media

"The industry has been represented by many who have come and gone while leaving their mark along the path with Barrett Media"

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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."

Funkmaster Flex, TT Torrez Offer Conflicting Accounts of MSG Altercation

Torrez says Flex shoved her. Flex calls the allegations an attempt to bait him into a payout.

Fox News Adds Kate DePetro as Behind-the-Scenes Insider

"I’ll be taking you behind the scenes, introducing you to some familiar faces in a whole new way, and bringing you along for all the fun!"