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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."

Sports Media Reacts to Pro Bowl Changes

It will continue to be the week before Super Bowl festivities begin, and many in sports media had strong reactions to the news.

JJ Redick Gets New Contract, New Role At ESPN

"The deal comes after Turner had expressed interest in luring him away from Bristol."

The Difference Between Sports Media Nepotism and Following In Your Father’s Footsteps

Just because you're hired simply because of your last name and obvious connections built within the business, it doesn't mean you can't be fantastic.

Jordan Schultz Keeps The Score on Breaking News

"You always want to be first and you always want to have the next story but there’s also always going to be another story.  You can’t get held up in why you didn’t get this or what happened here."

Jonathan Zaslow No Longer With WQAM

An attempt to reach out to Zaslow for comment went unanswered.

Vanessa Richardson Named Houston Rockets Sideline Reporter, Paul Gallant to Host Solo on ESPN 97.5

Vanessa Richardson will be on the sidelines for the Houston Rockets and Paul Gallant will host solo show on ESPN 97.5.

Pedro Martinez: ‘Never Imagined’ TV Career

"And the reason I'm here, it's not because of the camera, it's actually because it gives me an opportunity to remain linked to the game, remain linked to what's going on, the different changes the game is offering right now, adjusting to different things."

Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews Get Heated Over Ime Udoka Coverage

“Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, I listened to you,” Smith interjected, "you’re the one telling me to stop on my show. It ain’t happening.”

Rich Eisen on Tom Brady Joining FOX: ‘I Gotta See It to Believe It’

“I think what Peyton Manning has done with his post-playing career is more of a blueprint that I would think Brady would follow.”

Heidi Watney Understands AppleTV+ Criticism

“I worked for a RSN. I did games with Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy for 4 years in Boston and I was always mad when we didn’t get to do a big marquee game."

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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."