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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."

Bob Costas: Vin Scully Wouldn’t Be Able to Be Vin Scully Today

"The commercial imperatives are such that there's more drop-ins during games including a dragon swooping into Yankee Stadium in simulated form in Game One."

Astros-Mariners First MLB Playoff Series With Two Black Radio Broadcasters

"There are only two African-American play-by-play broadcasters in the Majors," Ford said, "and there have only been four ever."

Craig Carton: How Long Until ESPN Tells Jeff Passan ‘We’re Owned By Disney, Buddy’?

"I was told there has been no official acceptance of that apology. Which means they're not friends."

Dick Ebersol Says Tony Romo ‘Doesn’t Seem Into’ Broadcasts, Walks Back Comments

"He should have been a terrific, great broadcaster. Something’s happened since he got into that chair. And it doesn’t seem like he’s into it."

Alejandro Solana New 560 WQAM Miami Heat Host

The 2022-2023 season marks the first year the Heat will be heard on 560 WQAM.

David Samson: ‘Amazon Has A Decision To Make’ On Daniel Snyder Comments

"Are they going to discuss this? And that will be done in consultation with the NFL, and I can bet you dollars to donuts this story does not come up on the broadcast tonight."

Yankees/Guardians Most Watched LDS Opener Since 2018

5.35 million viewers tuned into the contest on TBS, making it the largest Game 1 audience since the Yankees faced the Red Sox in 2018.

Sports Talkers Podcast: Ryan Leaf, Westwood One

There is so much more to Ryan Leaf than the word "bust." He tells Stephen Strom how he made broadcasting his new sports passion...

CBS, ESPN Have Had Media Rights Discussions With New-Look Conference USA

“The No. 1 thing we’ve heard from our fans in the current deal is the confusion of where and when we play, and it’s been difficult to find,” Western Kentucky Athletic Director Todd Stewart said.

Chris Weidman, Former UFC Middleweight Champion, to Host New Show on SiriusXM

Won’t Back Down Radio with Chris Weidman will air on Mondays from 5 – 6 pm ET.

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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."