"None of them are going to say a damn thing about it. They're all afraid if I go after Stephen A. [Smith], he'll have my job. If I go after him, he'll get me fired. What a shame that is."
"I'll go for as long as they keep having the summit. I feel like I leave for a couple of days every year with a notebook full of actionable items. It's not similar to a rah-rah event. There's meat on the bone where I take things that I can bring back to our media group and implement."
"Vacant airtime doesn't build loyalty. Rotating placeholders don't help create identity. And waiting months to make a decision in one of the most competitive content environments imaginable represents something other being the 'worldwide leader.'"
"From arriving in Las Vegas with nothing but ambition to stepping onto the grounds of Churchill Downs with a fresh perspective, Fortenbaugh's career has been built on preparation meeting opportunity."
"In total, fans will have access to 14 hours of coverage spanning all 257 selections. The opening night alone will feature five different viewing options."
“There are digital platforms that would be smart to look at the gap that’s been created. There’s still a need for audio content, whether it’s terrestrial radio, particularly FM, SiriusXM, or Spotify. There are real opportunities here.”
"Both Jones and Medcalf are already part of the network’s radio lineup. The duo co-hosts a weekend program, giving ESPN a level of familiarity and on-air chemistry to build from if the move becomes official."