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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

Greg Amsinger Inks Extension at MLB Network

At MLB Network, Amsinger has worked as the network's lead studio host of MLB Tonight, as well as coverage of the MLB Draft and live event coverage at the All-Star Game and World Series.

Jerry Recco: Mic’d Up Players, Coaches Future of Sports on TV

"I really do believe at some point that's gonna be the future of TV broadcasting in sports. At least in baseball, if you're trying to attract more viewers."

Advocating For Tua Tagovailoa Is The Media Role RGIII Was Born For

"When it comes to the mismanagement of a potential franchise savior under center, ESPN has the right guy on its payroll."

MSG Networks Pairing of Sam Rosen, Joe Micheletti Is Music to Rangers Fans Ears

“Mistakes are not acceptable. Not that anybody is standing there and hitting you over the head if you make a mistake, but you have to strive for perfection. You want to bring the best out of yourself and to the broadcast, and I think that’s always been the case.”

Dan Bickley: J.J. Watt Will Have a Broadcasting Job if He Wants One

“He’s probably got a lot of football opportunity in front of him"

Joe Rose: Media Pressure Won’t Let Tua Tagovailoa Play Rest Of Season

“It’s gonna be the former guys and guys that have had them coming out and saying ‘what is the league doing’ again.”

DJ Bean Leaving NBC Sports Boston

Bean's role on Boston Sports Tonight had diminished after 98.5 The Sports Hub host Mike Felger returned to the show in March of 2021.

Michael Kay Show Pays Tribute to Favorite Caller Following His Death

"Michael Kay admitted to The Bergen Record that news of Harry Chakmakian's death brought him to tears."

NBA Christmas Ratings Up 5% on ESPN/ABC Simulcast

All five games were simulcast on ESPN and ABC, and the slate averaged nearly 4.3 million viewers for the day.

Matt Spiegel: NFL Scheduling Games on Christmas ‘Mean Spirited’ Towards NBA

"Do you think Adam Silver texted Roger Goodell when he saw this schedule at one point with a 'Really? You're doing this to me? Really?'"

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."