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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. "

Sage Steele Settles Lawsuit, Exits ESPN

“I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely.”

LaDainian Tomlinson Retires From Broadcasting Career

“Thanks to all my colleagues and friends.  It was a blast being able to stay close to the game [and] creating great football shows with you guys."

Michael Smith Isn’t Trying To Be All Things to All People

“I don’t want to be a ‘Walmart’ podcast network where everything’s under this one roof."

Marc Bertrand: Johnny Manziel Doc Everyone Raves About ‘Highly One-Sided’

"This is not like some highly accurate account of everything that went on. This is Johnny's version of what went on."

Sports Radio Returns to Edmonton Next Month

"With Sports 1440 on the AM dial, fans can once again get their daily dose of sports content, expert analysis and passionate discussions that they’ve been missing."

ESPN Reportedly Only Got Half of Asking Price in Penn Entertainment Deal

"The deal ESPN struck with Penn is worth about $2 billion over the next decade."

Marshawn Lynch Joining ESPN SlamBall Broadcast Crew

"Marshawn Lynch stands out as one of the sports world's most distinctive personalities, making him a perfect addition to the SlamBall broadcast booth."

Jake Asman Out at ESPN 97.5 in Houston

"With only Asman remaining, Gow decided to move in a different direction for afternoon drive."

Peter King: ‘ESPN is Virtuous Until It Sees Money in Being Un-Virtuous’

“In 10 years, Gamblers Anonymous will have more people to counsel than Alcoholics Anonymous.”

Eli Manning: ‘I Don’t Know if Peyton Drinks During ManningCast’

“He's got his little Solo cup or his Yeti there or whatever. So I don't know what's in there."

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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."