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‘MLB Central’ Cast Celebrates 1,000 Shows Together on MLB Network

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"While all these other shows are doing whatever, we’re trying to give them smart analysis and insight and celebrating the game and trying to make you laugh, all in the same two hours."

Pat McAfee: ‘The Newsmakers are the Content Creators in Sports’

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"Shams is a guy... He is. Everything he kind of predicted — happening, unfolding."

Bill Simmons: “Couldn’t Figure Out” Split ESPN-NBA Draft Broadcasts

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"It was like, ‘Do I take this samurai sword and jam it into my temple?,’ or, ‘Do I take this chainsaw and saw my leg off?’"

Rock Radio May Be Wasting 20-30% Of Its Marketing Dollars

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If you’re spending thousands on direct mail, telemarketing, or digital campaigns, ask your vendors where their lists came from and when they were updated.

Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024

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The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the Class of 2024, continuing a tradition of honoring those who have played...

Chris Mortensen Built Relationships That Teams Will Never Let You Build Today

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Mort’s career reflected the best of relationship-building.

Sports Radio Reacts to the Passing of Chris Mortensen

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"He is the O.G. of NFL sports reporting on ESPN...a true gentleman...an absoulte gem."

The Sports Media Industry Remembers ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen

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"Upon learning of Mortensen's passing, members of the sports media industry flocked to social media to remember the ESPN legend."

Mike Greenberg: ‘Chris Mortensen is on the Mt. Rushmore of ESPN Personalities’ 

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"You hear all the time, ‘So and so is great at their job but they’re an even better person. The most obvious example of that I’ve ever known is Chris Mortensen."

Chris Mortensen Leaving ESPN After 35-Year Tenure

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Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and quickly immersed himself as an invaluable part of the network’s football coverage.

Todd McShay: I Run Information by Chris Mortenson & Adam Schefter Before Reporting It

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"I get information typically from other teams that have information or have friends within those others teams that there's kind of some leaks."

ESPN Re-Signs Entire ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ Cast

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"The Sunday NFL Countdown group has created such strong chemistry and has clearly built a connection with our fans,” said Seth Markman.

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

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"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

Chris Mortensen Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

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Suzy Kolber announced today on ESPN's NFL Insiders program that ESPN NFL Reporter and Analyst Chris Mortensen is temporarily stepping away from his assignments...

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Pat McAfee: ‘The Newsmakers are the Content Creators in Sports’

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"Shams is a guy... He is. Everything he kind of predicted — happening, unfolding."

Bill Simmons: “Couldn’t Figure Out” Split ESPN-NBA Draft Broadcasts

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"It was like, ‘Do I take this samurai sword and jam it into my temple?,’ or, ‘Do I take this chainsaw and saw my leg off?’"

Rock Radio May Be Wasting 20-30% Of Its Marketing Dollars

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If you’re spending thousands on direct mail, telemarketing, or digital campaigns, ask your vendors where their lists came from and when they were updated.

Ella Langley Credits Country Radio for Fueling Her Breakout Success

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“When I was younger, I just listened to the radio. I could tell you the stations in Alabama. 98.9 is Country, 97.9 is the Jamz, 101.9 is Pop."

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