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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."

Ken Carman: Al Michaels ‘Feels Untethered’ On Amazon Prime Video

"The thing that stuck out was Kirk Herbstreit ripping the elf," said Carman. "Don't be ripping Brownie the Elf, man."

Boomer Esiason: Michael Kay ‘Swooping In’ On Stephen Nelson ‘Just Not Right’

During a remote broadcast, they asked fans in attendance if they wanted to see Kay in the booth Friday night, which resulted in a resounding no.

Liam McHugh: Paul Bissonnette Is Still A Little Kid Around Wayne Gretzky

"He enjoys the stories and wants to ask Gretzky every question possible, but at the same time, he’s still Biz, so there’s no filter.”

Craig Carton: AppleTV+ Shouldn’t Have Answered The Phone For YES Network Trade

"This is when I get to bring new people and new eyeballs to my streaming service. And I'm sure they'll have more signups than they've had almost any other day of the week."

ESPN Shows Foresight With Monday Night Football Doubleheader Timing

ESPN is obviously testing something, and it’s worth poking around at why the network wouldn’t follow the schedule it has used for the last 16 years, scheduling kickoffs at 7 and then 10 on their primary channel.

Four Keys to Exude Confidence in Sales

If you look good, have no fear, use testimony, and practice well, you can turn your frown into a crown. Sell like an ace and live like a KING.

Gordy Rush Wins Radio Wayne Award for Market Manager of the Year

The Radio Wayne Awards are named for Wayne Cornils, a champion and pioneer for all parts of radio from programming, to sales to engineering.

Jeremy Marks-Peltz To Leave ESPN West Palm Tonight

Marks-Peltz wrote that while he was leaving the air, he would still be working with ESPN West Palm and Good Karma Brands in the same capacity he is now, just without the show.

Yankees Attempting Trade to Get Michael Kay on Apple Broadcast

“The first I learned of this is from The Post’s website,” Kay told The Post. “At first blush, I would feel very uncomfortable taking the assignment away from someone else.”

John Skipper: Media Has Not Treated Adam Silver Like He’s Teflon

"I don't think anyone has hesitated to criticize him when he has done things that are controversial or difficult. Certainly, our friends at FOX News have not provided him with a Teflon coating."

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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."