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Bill Simmons Wants ESPN To Keep Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Together: “Just Be In Mutual Hatred”

"I want them to stay together and just be in mutual hatred."

News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."

ESPN Radio Reportedly Targeting Matt Jones, Myron Medcalf As Replacement For Clinton Yates

"Both Jones and Medcalf are already part of the network’s radio lineup. The duo co-hosts a weekend program, giving ESPN a level of familiarity and on-air chemistry to build from if the move becomes official."

ESPN Adds Adam Ottavino To Roster Of Baseball Coverage

"The network also adds former pitcher Adam Ottavino as both a game and studio analyst, continuing a relationship that began with guest appearances in recent years."

106.7 The Fan’s John “Cakes” Auville: Jason Kelce “Forced Down Our Throats” on ESPN Masters Coverage

"It seems a little out of character. He seems like an outsider. He’s not a golf insider."

Marty Smith Reaches Multi-Year Extension With ESPN

"Working at ESPN is such an immense joy."

NFL Reportedly Without An Official Sportsbook Partner For First Time Since 2021

"According to a report by Sports Business Journal, agreements with FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment expired at midnight earlier this week."

Netflix Reveals MLB Opening Night Viewership Figures

"According to Nielsen Big Data + Panel, the game delivered an average minute audience of 3 million U.S. viewers in Live+Same Day viewing."

Audacy Must Begin Telling a Better Story to Those Inside the Walls

"If Audacy truly believes its story is as strong as it claims, now is the time to prove it—not externally, but internally. Culture doesn’t follow strategy. It follows trust."

How Shae Cornette Is Finding Her Voice Ushering in a New Era of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

"Hosting a premiere show on ESPN of course was a goal of mine. But did I think that First Take would come available, and I’d be first in line? I didn’t know anything. It just sort of worked out that way."

Why Nate Burleson Is One of the Most Versatile Personalities on Television

"Burleson did what he has done at almost every turn in his broadcasting career: he flourished. There is no doubt that Burleson is on a very unique roll. Good for him, he has earned it."

Mike Wickett Added to Westwood One Sports Weekend Programming

"I can't tell you how excited I am to be back doing my favorite thing: talking sports!"

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News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."

Dan Patrick: Pat McAfee Too Big Of A Personality For Monday Night Football Booth

"There would be some trepidation there, and I think McAfee has said he's not interested in doing Monday Night Football. But who knows with ESPN."