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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."

Mike Florio: NBC Factors Into Potential Move of Buccaneers/Chiefs

"They think they can wait as long as Friday, and I assume that NBC can get the trucks up and everything in place and ready to televise the game Sunday night."

Jay Williams: Keyshawn, JWill and Max is 4 Hour-Long Shows

“It’s not like you’re on TV for four hours. No, from 6 to 7 is a show. From 7 to 8 is a completely different show with a completely different audience. Same with 8 to 9."

Sports Talkers Podcast: Renee Paquette, The Volume

How did WWE make Renee Paquette a better interviewer? What was her goal for her career and how close was she to working with...

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Sean McDonough

McDonough is a big-time announcer. He has certainly carved out a niche for himself with a style that, to me, is all his own.

WNSR to Launch The McFarland Show with Darren and Justin McFarland

“It’s great having two such talented, experienced and wonderful people joining our crew,” WNSR general manager Ted Johnson said.

Amazon, YES Network Discussing Possible Move of Friday’s Yankees Game to YES

The New York Post reports that the situation is "in flux". The game is scheduled to be on Amazon Prime Video as part of deal that gives the subscription service 21 Yankees broadcasts this season.

Charley Steiner Recalls Story of Yankees Broadcast Offer

"'The bad news is I told George you might be interested in coming to work for the Yankees. And he told me to stay the f*** out of his business, build me a winner, you have nothing to do with broadcasts. The good news he wants to hire you.'"

YES Network Sees Highest-Rated Yankees Game Since Derek Jeter’s Final Home Game

YES Network peaked at 901,000 total viewers (8:45-9:00p ET) and averaging 708,000 total viewers on Tuesday night.

TNT To Replace Dwayne Wade with Jamal Crawford

Crawford, 42, is going to join Shaquille O'Neal, Candace Parker and host Adam Lefkoe after 20 years as a player.

Dennis Eckersley: Don’t Be Afraid to Say What Needs to Be Said

“Be who you are and it’s scary because if you are who you are, you can’t be afraid to be who you are,” Eckersley opined.

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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."