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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Don Imus Remembered by Current and Former WFAN Colleagues Five Years After His Passing

"You cannot write the history of WFAN without Don Imus. He was the foundational cornerstone that all the future decades of success was built upon."

Sports Media Co-Rookies of the Year: Nick Saban and Bill Belichick

I thought it became pretty obvious from the get-go that Saban was a star in the making.

NBA Christmas Day on ESPN Platforms Averages 5.25 Million Viewers, Most-Watched in Five Years

The thrilling victory by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers over Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors led the way averaging 7.76 million viewers in prime time.

Netflix Reaches Nearly 65 Million U.S. Viewers for NFL Christmas Day Doubleheader

"Bringing our members this record-breaking day of two NFL games was the best Christmas gift we could have delivered."

Rob Bradford: NFL ‘Didn’t Need to Accept’ Streaming Games

"People are going to do whatever it takes, as we have seen with Amazon and now Netflix, do whatever it takes to find the games."

Cynthia Frelund is Deciphering the Data Behind the Decisions on NFL Network

"It’s hard to find someone who can authentically connect with the numbers that wants to do it on air that is willing to be molded and shaped, and it’s a challenging landscape to work in sports media..."

Netflix Makes NFL Broadcasting Debut on Christmas Day: Sports Media Reacts

Netflix passed peak concurrent viewers of any Christmas in the past four years during the first game.

NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship Averages 1.3 Million Viewers on ABC

Semifinal coverage on ESPN one week earlier averaged 1.1 million viewers, representative of a 4% year-over-year increase.

Here’s Hoping News Talk and Sports Talk Radio Had Their Holiday Wish Lists Fulfilled

What can talk radio do in 2025 and beyond that will help the sales teams not have to start conversations with potential clients by spending the first 20 minutes defending the industry and giving the reasons why it is not yet dead?

FOX Sports Averages 19.7 Million Viewers for NFL Week 16 Singleheader

The Saturday game between the Ravens and Steelers averaged 15.4 million viewers, a 7% increase over last year's comparable window.

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."