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Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."

JJ Redick: ‘My Focus Right Now is On Calling the NBA Finals’

"In terms of Shams, that will be addressed once the season is over, so I’ll just say that."

Erika Ayers Badan Thought the Time Was Right to Leave Barstool Sports

"No one was coming to help me and no one really cared if we succeeded or not, and frankly they would have been just as happy, if not happier, if we didn’t succeed."

Stephen A. Smith Doesn’t Create Stars, ESPN Does

Smith taking credit for the success of First Take contributors makes him look like a vulture more than a king-maker.

ESPN, Other Sports Media Outlets Need to Get Answers From MLB on Shohei Ohtani Case

Good reporters ask questions that sometimes make people uncomfortable. This is one of those times, and the answers to those questions will be fascinating.

Keith Murphy, Andy Fales Ending KXnO Radio Show at End of June

"We have decided to take a step back, improve quality of life [and] do a little bit less."

Laurence Holmes: Chicago Sports Network Should Have ‘Over-the-Air Component’

"Sure, it would disrupt the 9:00 news, but they would have live sports, which is what everyone is trying to get."

Report: FanDuel Nearing Naming Rights Deal for Diamond Sports Group RSNs

This agreement would replace the existing deal between Diamond Sports Group and Bally’s Corporation, which is expected to expire upon the conclusion of the Major League Baseball season.

Mike Joy Plans to Continue as FOX Sports Lead NASCAR Announcer

“Looking forward to next year.”

Maria Taylor Hosting Late Night Paris Olympics Show on NBC and Peacock

"Ever since I attended the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, it was a dream of mine to compete in the Games, which has now evolved to covering them."

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Most-Watched Through Three Rounds in US Since 1996

The average US audience for the 2024 Conference Finals was 2 million viewers, which was up 26% year-over-year.

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SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."

Did Radio Talent of the Past Make a Bigger Impact?

"The greatest radio personalities weren’t merely voices coming through a speaker. They were bigger than life and became part of people’s lives."