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Longtime KDKA Radio Reporter Greg McAtee Dies

"We lost a great colleague today. Man, did he ever care about doing a great job."

Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

Chicago Sports Media Remembers Chicago Bulls Analyst Stacey King: “Face of the Franchise as a Broadcaster”

"Stacey King made you happier. He made you smarter, and he made you want more. That's why it's so shocking and sudden and sad. Because now he's gone."

Danny Zederman Reveals ESPN Chicago’s Vision Behind Aggressive Digital Expansion

"We want to not just be with the curve, but be ahead of it. That's something we pride ourselves on. That's the move to make moving forward in the industry."

ESPN Chicago To Stream ‘Waddle & Silvy’ on YouTube, Twitch During Weekday Chicago White Sox Afternoon Games

"We love having the White Sox on our station. We've had them on our station for a long time. In addition to having White Sox games, you will also get Waddle & Silvy even when the White Sox are playing during our timeslot."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 39 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 32 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 34 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Gary Sharp Announces Departure From 1620 The Zone

"I shared the airwaves with some extremely talented people who made me better. Proud of what we did on- and off-air."

Why Armen Williams Returned to Radio to Help Build Westwood One Sports

"We know what's been done and how it’s been done. What do we have to lose by doing it differently? Let’s just see what happens."

ESPN Chicago Marc Silverman Takes Aim at Chicago Bulls Broadcaster Chuck Swirsky

"That is one of the worst guys. My wife told me, do not address this. Do not bring this up. He doesn't deserve your time. I don't know how to fight without that way."

Sports Media Game-Changing Predictions for What’s Coming in 2026

"As 2026 approaches, one thing is clear: sports media will continue to evolve at a relentless pace."

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Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."