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Chicago Bulls Player, Broadcaster Stacey King Dies At 59

"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization's history."

FOX Sports Announces FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match Assignments for Opening Week

"John Strong and Stu Holden return as FOX's lead booth for their third consecutive men's World Cup, joined by reporter Jenny Taft. Their debut comes June 12 from Los Angeles, as the USMNT faces Paraguay in Group D."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Carmichael Dave: Russell Westbrook Should Provide More Context Regarding Issues With Local Media

"This is a beaten down fan base, and this is a beaten down media. That's just a fact to life. This is the worst team in the NBA over the last 40 plus years."

Los Angeles Angels Reportedly Set To Announce Team-Controlled RSN

"According to reporting from Jeff Fletcher of the The Orange County Register, the Angels will move forward by partnering with Main Street Sports Group to establish a team-controlled regional network."

NBA Reportedly Considering Centralizing Streaming Hub for Local Team Broadcasts

"Companies believed to be involved in early discussions include YouTube TV, DAZN, Amazon and ESPN."

NFL Reportedly Aiming To Have New Media Rights Agreements Done By September

"While initial expectations inside media companies suggested the league might wait until later in the year to begin formal negotiations, recent signals from league leadership indicate the NFL could attempt to finalize updated deals before the start of the next regular season."

Is It Too Late for the FCC To Fix Sports on Television

"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."

Why Sports Radio Talent Can No Longer Rely on the Stations They Work For

"The connection that powers sports radio has never been the transmitter, the brand name on the building or the corporate strategy outlined in a quarterly earnings call. It’s the host behind the microphone building a daily relationship with an audience that chooses to spend time with them."

UFC Announces Long Term Agreement With bet365 as Official Sports Betting Partner

"This partnership with UFC marks a defining moment for bet365 as we accelerate our growth globally and deepen our commitment to sports where live action and fan engagement are inseparable."

‘Speakeasy’ Co-Host Kieran Hickey-Semple Blasts Stephen A. Smith For New Orleans Pelicans Popularity Comments

"I don’t want to hear s**t else you’ve got to say. You’re a 58-year-old having a popularity contest with 19, 20, 21-year-olds. You f***ing cornball."

Fred Toucher: Stephen A. Smith US/Iran Political Takes Not Needed, Boring

"A sign of intelligence is knowing when not to weigh in."

TNT Sports Acquires Exclusive U.S. English Language Broadcast Right to FIBA Tournaments

"The new arrangement positions TNT Sports as the American television home for major men’s and women’s competitions organized by FIBA."

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FOX Sports Announces FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match Assignments for Opening Week

"John Strong and Stu Holden return as FOX's lead booth for their third consecutive men's World Cup, joined by reporter Jenny Taft. Their debut comes June 12 from Los Angeles, as the USMNT faces Paraguay in Group D."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Remain on 60 Minutes

"Audiences trust them because they have proved it, story by story, for decades. Working with them is a privilege and every journalist's dream."