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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."

Jamal Crawford Joins NBC As Lead NBA Analyst

NBC is adding a former Sixth Man of the Year to its roster of NBA voices for its upcoming broadcasts. Three-time Sixth Man of...

Mike Greenberg to Leave Weekday ESPN Radio Show as Part of Forthcoming Lineup Changes

Greenberg is continuing work with ESPN Audio as the host of the First Draft podcast with Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr.

DIRECTV Launches ‘MySports’ Sports Streaming Package in Wake of Venu Sports Decision

DIRECTV promises to fill the Venu Sports-sized hole in our sports-loving hearts. According to Sports Business Journal via The Wall Street Journal, DIRECTV will...

Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo: Tom Brady ‘Wants to Analyze Every Minutiae of Every Play’

"Less is more, and I think most announcers in football have never learned that lesson."

ESPN Attains Most-Watched Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Record

On Thursday night, the Capital One Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State averaged 17.8 million viewers, marking the second most-watched iteration of the contest since 2006.

Cincinnati Reds Returning to FanDuel Sports Network Ohio for 2025 Season

"We are eager to continue our partnership with the Reds and look forward to collaborating with them to elevate the fan experience."

Is Access Losing Its Value in Sports Media?

We’re in an age where access comes at the expense of actual content. The decision makers have decided that it trumps quality, and that sucks.

Heather Cohen Knows the Broadcasting Business Inside and Out, Giving a Leg Up to Her Clients at The Weiss Agency

"I love this business, it's in my blood, and I'm so passionate about it."

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, PENN Entertainment Agree to Multi-Year Sports Betting Partnership

PENN Entertainment and Monumental Sports (MSE) are bringing ESPN BET to the Washington, D.C. market. Under the multi-channel agreement, and subject to regulatory approvals,...

Jessica Charman Announces Her Exit as Color Commentator of Charlotte FC

After three years, Jessica Charman is saying goodbye to MLS’ Charlotte FC. She posted the news, which she called “bittersweet” from her X account...

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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."