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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Why Ramon Foster Always Saw A Post-NFL Career In Sports Media at 104.5 The Zone

"I tweeted in 2013 or 2014 that I wanted to be the biggest in Nashville. That is where my headspace is right now."

MLB Local Television Crisis Risks Eroding Fan Loyalty and Competitive Balance

"Baseball is built on trust. Fans trust that their team will be there every night, on the same channel, with familiar voices guiding them through the season. Right now, that trust is fraying."

Super Bowl LX Second Most-Watched of All Time, Peaking at All Time High 137.8 Million Viewers on NBC Sports

"The Super Bowl and the NFL once again delivered a blockbuster audience across the NBC broadcast network, Peacock, and Telemundo."

Mike Salk: MLB Should Have Been Promoted After the Super Bowl Broadcast on NBC Sports

"Why were there no promos, no nothing during and especially after the Super Bowl for the Sunday Night Baseball on NBC? What are we doing?"

Los Angeles Angels Announce DTC Option With Reported Interest in Launching Own Network

"The Angels said details regarding cable and satellite availability will be announced at a later date, leaving their full distribution plan unresolved as Opening Day approaches."

UFC 326 To Air On CBS During Two Hour Window Of Coverage

"Coverage begins with the prelims at 7 p.m. ET on the platform, while CBS will simulcast the final hour of the prelims from 8–9 p.m. ET. The main card follows at 9 p.m. ET, with CBS carrying the opening hour from 9–10 p.m. ET."

ESPN Unveils MLB.tv Plans for Upcoming 2026 Season

"The rollout introduces tiered pricing based on whether customers already subscribe to ESPN Unlimited, the network’s branded direct-to-consumer product."

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Credits ‘SportsCenter’ for Falling in Love With Sports

"To be honest, I watched SportsCenter every single day, every night before I went to bed."

Ryen Russillo Apologizes for Graphic Photo Posted Unknowingly on Instagram

"I don’t know what happened and I’m sorry that it did."

MLB Swung and Missed Again at a Golden Opportunity With Super Bowl Conclusion

"Baseball needs good press, smart marketing, and a locked-in audience. The Super Bowl provided exactly that opportunity. Instead, MLB once again struck out looking."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."