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Ernie Johnson Is Irreplaceable, but Inside the NBA Could Have a Future On ESPN

"ESPN has an opportunity to use this moment not to preserve something that can never be replicated, but to build something that feels authentic to the next generation of basketball fans."

Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Industry Guest Column: The Days of Play-By-Play Broadcasters Only Calling Games Are Ending

"If I was an employer, I would be keenly aware that my team is in a content arms race that escalates every week"

Jen Hale is Making an Impact with FOX Sports On Air and Beyond

"There’s just something about being part of a live game, even a small part, that’s just an irreplaceable energy."

U.S. Soccer, Westwood One Agree to English-Language Audio Rights Deal

"We look forward to amplifying the excitement of U.S. Soccer across our network for many years to come."

Don Orsillo Signs Long-Term Extension with San Diego Padres

"I would like to thank the Padres fans and the SD community for being so kind."

Richmond’s ESPN 106.1 ‘Big Al’ Coleman to Retire on February 26

"I’ll be 70 in March. It’s time to let the young guys take over.”

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Join Pitt-Syracuse Basketball Broadcast on 93.7 The Fan

Gov. Shapiro will join longtime announcer Bill Hillgrove and analyst Curtis Aiken, who is in his 15th season as the radio analyst for Pitt men’s basketball

Jon Jansen: ‘Don’t Know’ if NFL Wants Sunday Afternoon Games on Netflix

"I don’t know that the NFL wants to go down that road of taking the most popular sport in America right now, the one that gets the most eyeballs, and taking it off of over-the-air broadcast"

SNY Launches Direct-to-Consumer Service in Partnership with MLB

"We are thrilled to partner with Major League Baseball in making SNY more broadly available to sports fans in the tri-state area."

FOX Sports to air 2025 MLB Tokyo Series in March Between Dodgers and Cubs

Both telecasts will air live from the Tokyo Dome at 6 a.m. Eastern time in the United States

The CW Network Earns Record-Viewership For NASCAR Xfinity Series Opener

"Viewership peaked at 2.2 million during the 7:30 p.m. quarter-hour as the race reached its dramatic conclusion"

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Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Why Catchphrases Are Not Content: A Radio Veteran’s Warning to Hosts

The catchphrase is like parsley on your plate at a fine restaurant. It adds a little specialness. The catchphrase should never be the main course.