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Super Hi-Fi Names Nathan James Radio Services Expansion Lead

"We used to joke that syndicated shows sounded better on Nathan's stations than they did in their home markets,"

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."

Eavesdropping: WIP Morning Show with DeCamara & Ritchie

"I would target LeBron James as hard as possible, and I would try to lessen the burden on Joel. I would try to lessen the burden on Maxey, and I would have LeBron, Maxey and Embiid try to win a title."

Matt Barnes: The Line in Sports Media Has Been Drawn and Crossed

"I feel like sometimes the networks want you to go that extra mile for views and clicks, and I’ve never looked at it that way."

NBC, Peacock Records Most-Watched Kentucky Derby Since 1989; Extends Media Rights Agreement with Churchill Downs

"Telling the rich stories surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May is part of the fabric of NBC Sports, and we are thrilled to continue that tradition with Churchill Downs."

Conflicting Reports Surface About Patrick Beverley, Ability to Appear on ESPN Studio Shows

Beverley was subject to criticism around the sports media industry for his actions after the Bucks' season-ending loss to the Pacers on Thursday night.

John Ourand: Warner Bros. Discovery ‘Prioritizes the NBA’

"I believe that Warner Bros. Discovery is going to pull out all the stops in order to keep the NBA."

Tom Ackerman to Once Again Back Up Chip Caray Calling St. Louis Cardinals Games

If the Cardinals are the superior team in the series, I may have some fun things to call...and make it as exciting as possible."

Report: Michael Irvin Out at NFL Network; ‘NFL Total Access’ to End

"An NFL spokesperson said the league-wide cuts were made to 'ensure the continued strength of our game and the business.'"

Urban Edge Network and HBCU+ Announce Partnership with Paramount Broadcasting Communication

“This historic agreement makes us extremely eager to get started."

Boomer Esiason on CBS Sports Exit: ‘I Was Ready’

"I loved my time there – I have no ill will towards anybody."

Sports Media Reacts to Patrick Beverley’s Bizarre Postgame Behavior

"I've been in news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always win."

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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."