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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."

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"

Tom Brady Is the NFL’s Most Important Made Man

"It’s Tom Brady, out in the open, doing Tom Brady things. And if that bothers you, then make sure your team is smart enough to keep its own secrets"

Skyview Networks Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

"The moves reflect a broader strategy to align Skyview’s leadership with its business priorities"

Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

"You don't think I noticed how our First Amendment rights are being trampled on?"

Jason Whitlock: Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy Doesn’t Work on Mainstream TV

"The analogy I use: the internet prefers pornography. Mainstream television prefers R-rated content"

ESPN Will Hold Tryouts To Replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

"We’re not locked into anything in particular. The one thing that was unexpected was the timing of all this"

ESPN Monday Night Football Sees Best Week Two Viewership Since 2008

"The Buccaneers’ 20-19 win over the Texans averaged 17.4 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and NFL+, according to Nielsen fast national data. That figure makes it ESPN’s most-watched Week 2 game since 2008"

FOX Sports Adds Drew Brees to NFL on FOX Programming This Weekend

"For now, the move is temporary. Brees will be filling in for Julian Edelman"

ESPN NBA Analyst Richard Jefferson Critical of New NBC Sports “On the Bench” Feature

"There’s always going to be a push and pull, but the goal is to inform the viewer"

How Craig Carton Pivoted To Podcasting With FOX Sports, Red Seat Ventures

"We talked pretty quickly about maintaining a working relationship and employment for FOX to have this opportunity to do the podcast"

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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."