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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Will Discuss Her Side of Mike Vrabel Controversy With New Job

"Russini's side of the story will be a giant spotlight for whomever her next employer is."

Mike Tomlin On Returning To NFL As A Head Coach: “Never Say Never”

"Will I coach again? I don't know. I love to coach and all the challenges of the profession, and to be a part of a individual growth and development of young people individually. I love to develop a collective and the measurement of the seven day cycle. I love all of that."

Karl Ravech on Calling Little League World Series Following ESPN Departure: “Why Wouldn’t I?”

"The impact that the Little League World Series, I think, has on the country, let alone has had on me, is significant."

Netflix Reportedly Close To Signing Andres Cantor For 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Coverage

"Netflix hosting the action of the Women's World Cup will be a massive opportunity for the platform to showcase its drawing power to the world's biggest sporting events."

ESPN Extends Women’s Sports Sundays Into Fall With College Volleyball, Boxing and More

"Women’s Sports Sundays is a unique, growing franchise that showcases the full power of our women's sports portfolio."

Westwood One Announces NFL Play by Play Pairings for 2026 Season

"The network celebrates its 40th consecutive year broadcasting NFL games."

FOX Sports Debuts New Digital Program Featuring Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman

"This is a great way for us to get our takes from the week out when they're right on the top of our minds."

The Opportunity Ross Tucker Didn’t Expect: CBS Sports’ Second NFL Booth

"For me, I’m just so focused on an incredible game between the Bills and the Texans. I’m sure whatever ends up being the situation, I’m going to cross that bridge when it comes."

Netflix Executive: WWE Has Hit “Every Metric” In Year Two Of Partnership

"They have come in expected ways over to Netflix and predictable ways. So it's hit you know every metric that we hoped for on the U.S. side."

Four ESPN Studio Programs Earn Highest August Viewership

"Overall studio viewership climbed 13% year over year in August 2026."

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

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Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

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How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."