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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 Announcing ALDS For TBS

Costas told The Athletic's Richard Deitsch announcing the entire series "allows you to get into a rhythm. It isn’t quite like playing, but it’s the closest thing to it.

810 The Spread Debuts In San Francisco

The Cumulus-owned station will air a mix of sports talk and sports betting programming, billing itself as "The Bay's Best Bet on Sports".

Does FOX Know How Lucky It Is To Have Greg Olsen?

"FOX is going to need Greg Olsen in its top NFL play-by-play booth next year no matter what Tom Brady decides to do."

Who Could Start The Next Successful Podcast Network?

In my estimation, there's some sort of triumvirate formula of likeability, credibility, and social following that could lead to potential podcast network success.

Bill Spaulding Took Unconventional Trip To The Top

“When the call actually came through and I heard that I had gotten the job, there was excitement and that flood of emotion."

Multiple Networks Not Interested in a Drew Brees Alternate Broadcast

Another executive with NFL games as well was quoted as to saying their interest level was at "none."

ESPN+ Launches NHL Power Play

The NHL regular season in North America begins on Tuesday, October 11.

Jamie Lynch Out at 97.5 the Fanatic

Co-host Bob Cooney added to the sentiment. "It sucks... I've been in this business a long, long time and yesterday was the worst day ever.

JR SportBrief: It’s Ignorant To Say There’s a Lack Of Minority Interest in Sports Radio

“People only know what they are exposed to. They only know what they are given a chance for.”

Troy Aikman: Singing ‘Turn Out the Lights’ Felt Like the Right Thing to Do

“I never did it, of course when I was with FOX, but then was Monday Night Football it just kind of felt like the right thing to do since now I’m on Monday Night, that’s where Meredith was."

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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."