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Rachel Nichols Set To Host New Sports Illustrated Program ‘The Story’

"What I’m really looking forward to in this show is to be able to say here are some quick hits about what stories are about over a variety of sports."

NYPR CEO Christy Tanner Exits as Interim Team Steps In

NYPR Board of Trustees via press release-“The Board of Trustees thanks Christy for her contributions to NYPR and wishes her well"

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2027 Lineup Announced for January 16 at the Kia Forum

"Evanescence, The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, and Modest Mouse are among artists performing, and Billy Corgan will give a special performance."

The Daily Wire Releases Trailer for Ben Shapiro’s First Screenplay, Confession

"I couldn’t be more proud of this project and can’t wait for the audience to see it.”

CBS, TNT Sports Announce Broadcast Pairings For NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

"The networks confirmed that the team of Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and reporter Tracy Wolfson will handle the call of the national semifinals and championship game."

Florida-Houston NCAA National Championship Game Averages 18.1 Million Viewers on CBS

As a whole, the National Championship Game was up 22% and represents the most-watched iteration of the event since 2019.

CBS Sports’ Bill Raftery: Retirement Is in Someone Else’s Hands

“If they feel I’m not up to it, then you know it’s time to pack it in.”

CBS, TNT Sports Announces Plans for ‘March Madness’

"Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and Tracy Wolfson will call this year’s NCAA Men’s Final Four"

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Clark Kellogg

"Kellogg is packed with credibility. Having played at a high level in college at Ohio State, then bursting on the scene in an albeit too short NBA career, he knows the game."

Ian Eagle Will Always Remember His First Final Four

“This time is allowing me to exhale a bit and truly appreciate the path.”

Ian Eagle Crushing It for CBS As Replacement for Jim Nantz

Eagle continues to be a shining example of what a network play-by-play announcer should be.

Bill Raftery: ESPN Didn’t Realize What It Had in Sean McDonough Until 6 OT Big East Tourney Classic

"That game I think solidified, not that he needed any pat on the back, his career. They knew they had a gem."

Anatomy of an Analyst – Grant Hill

"I mean, think about his credentials, he checks all the boxes. NCAA Champion and Hall of Fame NBA Player. Credibility was never an issue. Fitting in was the only challenge."

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NYPR CEO Christy Tanner Exits as Interim Team Steps In

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"Evanescence, The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, and Modest Mouse are among artists performing, and Billy Corgan will give a special performance."

The Daily Wire Releases Trailer for Ben Shapiro’s First Screenplay, Confession

"I couldn’t be more proud of this project and can’t wait for the audience to see it.”

SABAN Premiere Marks ESPN’s Biggest Original Debut in Four Years

"The six-part documentary's premiere averaged 529K viewers on ESPN."