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Was Michael Jordan’s NBC Sports Run the G.O.A.T. Disappointment in Sports Television History?

"This was Michael Jordan. The face of the NBA’s greatest era. The man who helped make the original NBA on NBC a cultural phenomenon. The opportunity to put him back in that environment should have been impossible to screw up. And somehow, NBC did."

Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

John Ourand: ‘Looks Like’ Netflix Will Carry Two NFL Games on Christmas Day

"The two sides still have to clear some hurdles before any deal is announced."

Josh Klingler: Indiana Fever Preseason ‘Was Great,’ Invited People to Watch

"I get the alerts when they’re playing, [and] I think I’m in, at least for a year."

WWE SmackDown Returns to USA Network on September 13, A Few Weeks Earlier Than Expected

"Starting in September and through the end of 2024, USA Network will serve as the exclusive linear home of the WWE’s two tentpole franchises, “WWE Monday Night RAW” and “WWE SmackDown."

Gabe Ramirez Out at 670 The Score

"Contract was up and the business is the business."

Bob Wischusen is Aiming for the Very Top of Sports Play-by-Play

"I’m sure there are lawyers out there that burn the midnight oil getting ready for a case that don’t want to hear my sob story about having multiple depth charts to study each week."

Radio and Podcast Advertising for Road Trippers

3 out of 4 people listen to the car AM/FM radio each week, and 1/3 of adults listen to podcasts each week.

Abby Labar is a Quick Hit on MLB Network’s ‘Quick Pitch’

It is by far the best baseball highlight show on television and the newest incarnation with Labar as host is a huge reason.

Nick Wright: A Level of ‘Equality of Criticism’ is Going to Come to WNBA

"I don’t think it’s going to be a direct, straight, linear growth, but I do think they now have enough star power that it is going to be a topic."

Report: Shannon Sharpe Close to Signing Multi-Year ESPN Contract

Sharpe had previously inked a contract extension with ESPN to continue appearing on "First Take" on Mondays and Tuesdays through the end of the NBA regular season.

Dan Le Batard: ‘First Take’ Has 45 Minutes of News But Requires Two Hours of Talking

"I’ve seen this happen to Stephen A. Smith and I’ve seen it happen to Max Kellerman."

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Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

Bobby Bones is Opening His Playbook to the Radio Industry

"You do not have to copy Bobby's style or act like a trial lawyer to win. The goal is simply to take these insights, adapt them to your unique voice, and make your show feel even more alive."