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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

Orlando Magic Announcer Paul Porter Says the Team Decided This Will Be His Final Season

"This was a decision by the team and not mine, but I am grateful for the 36 seasons I have had with them.”

Gary Bettman: Local Rights Deals Continue To Be Important for Fan Connection to NHL

“There’s still going to be an important role for local coverage."

J.J. Watt: ‘I Have a Very Difficult Time Criticizing Guys’

"It would be very weird if I didn’t have some tie to the game because I love watching it, talking about it, breaking it down."

Angelo Cataldi Believes Joe Weachter Leaving 94WIP Was Due to Age Discrimination

“He was let go because he was older, and because on a ledger sheet he made a certain amount of money. The corporate people couldn't justify it."

Five NBA Teams Deadline To Extend With FanDuel Sports Network Delayed Again: Report

"The Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Milwaukee Bucks have yet to renew their agreements with the RSN to at least broadcast games for next season."

David Samson: MLB Work Stoppage is ‘Almost Assured’ After 2026 Season

"When you say that tens of thousands of direct-to-consumer in-market packages are being sold and you’re trying to say, ‘Look how many people want to pay to watch baseball,’ and then you do the math, oy."

NCAA Men’s Final Four Secures Highest Viewership in Eight Years

The 11-point comeback by Houston to eliminate Duke later in the day contributed to an average of 16 million viewers, indicative of the most-watched game of this year’s tournament thus far.

Clinton Yates Believes Diversity of Ideas & Friends Brings Out the Best of ESPN Radio

"The fastball is not the only pitch I’m trying to throw, and over the course of my career, I’ve tried to mix in different pitches and do things different ways."

YES Network Earns Record Viewership for Yankees Opening Weekend

"Yankees fans flocked to the YES Network, consuming more than 152 million minutes of Yankees game action over the network’s first two telecasts of the 2025 regular season."

680 The Fan, Atlanta Braves Announce 12-Year Broadcasting Extension

"We look forward to many more seasons of exciting Braves baseball on 680 The Fan.”

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."