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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Major League Baseball, ESPN Resume Discussions as Opt-Out Nears

The mutual opt out of the final three seasons of its $550 million annual agreement between MLB and ESPN included rights to Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby, and a portion of MLB’s postseason coverage including the wild card round

Shams Charania Tried To Be a “Great Teammate” in Not Posting NBA Draft Picks Early

"I caught myself [about to post those tweets] at least five to 10 times. But that’s just human nature."

On3 Adds Brett McMurphy as Senior National College Football Insider

"I’m thrilled to join the premier college football digital sports media company."

iHeartMedia, Audacy Announce Content Distribution Partnership

"This is an exciting day for our industry as the addition of Audacy’s stations to iHeartRadio maximizes radio’s presence across the country as the most listened to and trusted medium for audiences and consumers"

Bill Simmons Laughs off New Orleans Pelicans Clap-Back on Social Media

"A recent social media exchange between the New Orleans Pelicans and Simmons, the two shed light on what happens when those takes get noticed—especially by the teams involved"

What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

NBA Draft Round 1 Averages 3.77 Million Viewers Across ESPN, ABC

Although the overall viewership number was down, consumption of the first half-hour of the proceedings averaged 5.05 million viewers, marking a 4% proliferation from the previous year.

Colin Cowherd Details Differences Between ESPN, FOX Sports Regarding Talent

"I always felt the ideology of ESPN was, ‘If you make good money, we’re working you. We’re getting you on a lot of stuff"

Ryen Russillo Says His Contract Is Ending Soon With the Ringer

"Russillo joined The Ringer in 2019 following his contract expiring with ESPN in August of that year"

Dan Le Batard: Shannon Sharpe Stepping Away from ESPN ‘Was Carefully Staged’

"So Shannon can exist doing the stuff that he’s doing on the stuff he owns, but the stuff that other people own, he cannot do whatever he wants."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."