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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."

Stephen A. Smith: I Believe I Will Re-Sign with ESPN

"I’m ready for everybody, and even my colleagues have always said when the lights come on, it’s something different that happens to me."

Mike Tirico Named Lead NBA Play-by-Play Announcer for NBC Sports

""I could not be more thrilled about returning courtside to call NBA games."

Unrivaled Basketball Debut Averages 312,000 Viewers on TNT, truTV

Viewership peaked during the first game in the 8:15 p.m. EST quarter-hour with 364,000 viewers.

During Sales Presentations, Just Provide Solutions to the Client’s Challenges

"Anything you say in the CNA can and will be used against you in the presentation."

Bobby Marks is Committed to ESPN While Leaving the Door Open for NBA Return

"I think how we make this thing grow and how we try to get ratings better is that we can’t diminish the product out there."

CBS Draws 42.2 Million Viewers for Ravens-Bills, Down 16% from Last Year Per Report

According to a report from Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch, Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills...

Netflix Focused on Delivering Can’t Miss, Special Event Sports Programming

"Our aim is to deliver big, memorable moments to our members."

ESPN BET Now Officially Live in Washington D.C. Area; Deal with Monumental Sports & Entertainment Officially Begins

Fans of Washington D.C.’s sports teams like the Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics can now officially place wagers on their favorite sports teams as ESPN...

Pete Medhurst Passes Away Following Battle with Brain Cancer

Audacy in Washington D.C. and 106.7 The Fan sadly announced the passing of Pete Medhurst, a longtime employee who passed away Monday night, surrounded...

Cleveland Cavaliers to Simulcast Five Regular-Season Games on Over-the-Air Television

"Airing these upcoming Cavs games on Rock Entertainment Sports and WUAB Channel 43 creates expanded local market access to the team."

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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."