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Kendrick Perkins Candidate To Replace Jalen Rose on NBA Countdown
Perkins has frequently appeared on ESPN studio programming, including Get Up with Mike Greenberg and First Take with Stephen A. Smith.
NABJ Inducts Dave Roberts, Rob Parker Into Hall of Fame
NABJ is excited to recognize some of the most courageous barrier breakers and history makers in the journalism and media industries."
New Roles For Norby Williamson, Dave Roberts, Stephanie Druley Part of ESPN Changes
“Since assuming my new role in March, I have spent a significant amount of time contemplating how we can more efficiently manage our large, highly complex group, and be even more strategic, collaborative and successful."
Stephen A. Would Welcome Shannon Sharpe to First Take
"If that included him wanting to come on First Take, the bosses at ESPN know that is something I would support. Not every day, but one of those days every week.”
Jason Whitlock: ESPN Departure Sent Out ‘Bat Signal’ That ‘Masculinity Wasn’t Tolerated’
"I'm not scared of none of them because the truth's on my side, and I know how to articulate it. These athletes don't, and they need to be backed up by someone with a pair."
Reflecting On 30 Years of ESPN Radio
“There is an intimacy in the relationship you develop with your audience in radio that is unlike anything I’ve found in any other medium.”
NBA Countdown Crew Crossing Fingers For Christmas Day
“The one obligation we have [as broadcasters] is to make sure that come hell or high water, 99 times out of 100, we’re there,” said Smith.
Sports Radio Must Address Its Own Minority Issues
"Radio companies have made it a priority to give women and minorities more opportunities at the Market Manager level, but it doesn't excuse a lack of progress in programming."
Traug Keller Is Exiting The Game While Still On Top of It
"I loved ESPN. I couldn't have worked for a better company with better people, but it felt like the right time to step away."
Traug Keller and Marcia Keegan to Retire From ESPN Radio; Amanda Gifford and Dave Roberts to Manage the Network
"With Keller at the helm, ESPN Radio has become one of the most successful and respected brands in the country."