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Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Craig Carton: Michael Kay, Andrew Marchand ‘In Cahoots’ To Unseat Carton & Roberts

"It's not our style to brag. We all do a good job, we all work really hard, we're just happy to come to work, tripling you," Carton said.

Albert Breer: NFL Might See Ratings Decline With New Pro Bowl Format

"For once, I think the NFL tried to look at this from a prestige standpoint instead of a revenue standpoint. I think they were a little embarrassed with the product."

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.

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Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."