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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Bill Simmons: Kendrick Perkins, JJ Redick NBA MVP Discussion ‘Toxic’

"It was terrible. I hated it. And this is not why I became a sports fan."

Dan Le Batard: ‘Line Starts Behind Us’ To Sign Mina Kimes

"Her relationship with Le Batard and his team is strong. Would that give Meadowlark Media an advantage if she were to hit the open market?"

Bill Simmons Wants Mina Kimes At The Ringer

“She’s been my number one draft pick for a while.”

Nick Khan: Vince McMahon Played WWE Hiatus Smart

“Sometimes I think it’s just a three mile radius of LA thing. The ‘Hey, step down and you have to be punished for it’.”

David Jacoby Exiting ESPN

"I've learned everything I know there, met my best friends there, met my wife there, and leave with zero regrets."

Bill Simmons: Bob Iger Return Comes After Being Rebuffed As Potential Suns Owner

"Maybe I'm reporting this -- Robert Sarver, the Suns owner, said flat-out 'I'm not selling to Iger or a group that includes Iger'."

Bill Simmons Misses Joe Buck On MLB Postseason Games

“They gotta trade him back…I don’t even know who these announcers are doing the baseball games. There all like these generic white guys, I don’t know who’s who."

Sports Talkers Podcast: John Jastremski, The Ringer

John Jastremski talks about his move from WFAN to The Ringer, his time folding shirts at the NBA Store, why a good broadcaster treats...

FanDuel Plans To Turn TVG Into 24/7 Sports Betting Network Featuring Kay Adams

"LSR says the company is planning to have Bill Simmons and Pat McAfee involved in the TVG overhaul as well."

Bill Simmons To Oversee Global Sports Strategy For Spotify

"The company has seen three top executives resign in the past month to pursue other opportunities."

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."