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Stephen A. Smith Calls NABJ Thumbs Down Award “Lowest” Insult He’s Ever Received

"I'm gonna put it out there. This is about a bunch of liberals, a bunch of Democrats coming for me."

New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro: “Not Interested” In Spinning Off ESPN

"Anybody in the industry would look at our sports rights and the fandom associated with sports right now, and you can’t help but be jealous of what we have here. I mean, ratings are through the roof."

Chris Salcedo Exiting Morning Drive on KSEV

"It is bittersweet because, frankly, if circumstances had been a little different, I likely would have retired right here on this station and made lifelong friends at this station."

Townsquare Media Market President LaDonne Craig Announces Retirement Plans

"Of all the accomplishments along the way, I’m most proud of the people and relationships. I’ve always believed that leadership is ultimately about people."

SiriusXM Sets Spring Training Coverage

"Additionally, the network is going to be getting fans ready for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, reporting on Team USA's preparations for the tournament."

Duane Kuiper Wants Retired Umpire on Giants Radio Call

"We're just gonna try to not make it an issue, but have everybody understand that this is all new to us too."

Mike Florio: LeSean McCoy’s Problem With Eric Bienemy is Personal

"It's one guy who had a bad experience with the Chiefs."

Major League Baseball Creates Economic Reform Council to Assess Local Media Rights Model

"Commissioner Rob Manfred says that it may behoove the league not to rely on teams' local media rights deals so heavily."

Dan Le Batard: Nick Wright is the Best of ‘the Evolution of Gasbags’

"He is not trying to clean up to be whatever your version of television is. He doesn’t mind crazy hair. He is going to do it on force of personality. It is actually artistic to watch.”

WFAN Tabs Justin Shackil to Replace Sweeny Murti on Yankees Beat

Shackil has worked as a host and reporter for YES Network and also hosts a podcast for Jomboy Media.

2023 NBA All-Star Game Hits Record Low Ratings

"It is down 27% from last year. It is also significantly lower than 2021, which saw the smallest audience ever to that point, with an average of under 6 million tuning in."

Justin Myers: Getting Eyeballs on Pac-12 Has Been A Problem Long Before Apple Deal

"So nobody is walking in and watching Pac-12 Network, even if there's a pretty good game in the Pac-12. It's just not available."

Apple Viewed As Leader For Pac-12 Rights

In the potential deal, Apple would expect to hold the rights to all of the conference's broadcasts.

Shannon Sharpe: Skip Bayless Asked Me to Do Undisputed With Him After Our First Meeting

"Two executives came down to interview me and one of them said 'We are not interviewing anyone else. You are the guy'.”

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New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro: “Not Interested” In Spinning Off ESPN

"Anybody in the industry would look at our sports rights and the fandom associated with sports right now, and you can’t help but be jealous of what we have here. I mean, ratings are through the roof."

Chris Salcedo Exiting Morning Drive on KSEV

"It is bittersweet because, frankly, if circumstances had been a little different, I likely would have retired right here on this station and made lifelong friends at this station."

Townsquare Media Market President LaDonne Craig Announces Retirement Plans

"Of all the accomplishments along the way, I’m most proud of the people and relationships. I’ve always believed that leadership is ultimately about people."

Legendary Radio/TV Personality Barry “The Reazar” Richards Dead at 83

"Richards' career fundamentally influenced how the industry approached artist development and airplay strategy."