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Zimmer Communications Names Mike Stern Director of Programming

"Mike is one of the most respected programming minds in our industry, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have him joining our team."

ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

Dave Portnoy Unfiltered is Good For Content But is it Good For Business?

The content he'll create will continue to be entertaining as hell. But is an unfiltered Dave Portnoy the best thing for Barstool Sports, the media company? The business?

What is Sage Steele’s Media Future After ESPN?

"Whatever you think of her politics, Steele clearly has respect as a broadcaster."

Judge Denies Cumulus Restraining Order Against Dan McDowell & Jake Kemp

"Judge Karen Gren Scholer wrote in her decision that Cumulus didn't provide evidence to support claims that any immediate or irreparable injury, loss or damage has resulted from McDowell and Kemp launching their podcast."

Mike Valenti: Leagues Are Going to Cause Sports Rights Bubble to Burst

"Quality's out the window, regionality's out the window, rivalries are out the window."

98.7 The Fox To Launch 7 Hour Local Schedule Next Week

"The Fox will air FOX Sports Radio programming the rest of the time."

Shannon Sharpe Says He Will Back on TV Before Football Season

"ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has said he would love to have Sharpe come join First Take."

Laurence Holmes: ‘Legal Sports Betting Has Cut Fantasy Football Audience’

“I would rather be on FanDuel betting the NFL, then being in a fantasy league, like worrying about losing a game by a tenth of a point.”

Washington State Sports Radio Icon Mark Scholten Dies

"He made his debut on KPUG in 1992. His show The Zone was still heard locally at 3 pm each day."

Fred Toucher: Mike Greenberg has ‘Hacky, Dumb’ Radio Philosophy

“Talk about like a guy like justifying his career! So that's your career? Is that you've written out teases for what's coming up next?”

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Want Kevin Garnett Across From Me on Set’

“First of all, being real is one thing, but your ability to articulate your position with presence and force matters.”

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ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."