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Greg Papa Reportedly Hospitalized With Heart Failure

"All of your love and support has greatly helped us get past the many health obstacles we have faced. Together we will get past the next challenge. Love you all and thank you."

Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin Joining ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

"I’m jacked up to be part of this crew. Charlotte, let’s bring it [in] Week 1!"

ESPN Considering Banning Employees From Wagering with ESPN Bet

After Tuesday's landmark announcement that ESPN has partnered with PENN Entertainment to launch sportsbooks in the states the company currently holds licenses, many questioned...

Shan Shariff: We All Owe ESPN An Apology After ESPN Bet Deal

“Do we all owe them an apology for burying them and predicting their demise financially with the Pat McAfee deal?"

Bob Iger: ‘ESPN Launching Direct-to-Consumer Product Not a Matter of If, But When’

"It’s interesting to note that ratings continue to increase on ESPN’s main linear channel even as cord cutting has accelerated."

JJ Redick: ‘NBA on ESPN Will Be Weird Without Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy’

"I felt like Mark and Jeff and Mike is just such an iconic team, and they’ve been on the call for so many historic moments."

ESPN Unveils 2023 College Football Announcer Pairings

Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe will continue to handle ABC's Saturday Night Football as the network's top broadcast booth.

Malika Andrews Reportedly Named New Host of ‘NBA Countdown’

NBA Countdown will have a different look next season, as the network laid off Jalen Rose as part of several on-air talent losing their jobs.

ESPN, Penn Entertainment Deal Has Performance Incentives Worth Estimated $159M

The casino operator is paying $1.5 billion over the 10-year term with the right to extend the contract for another decade upon mutual agreement.

Dan Patrick on Kevin Brown Situation: ‘Sports Broadcasters Can’t Be Puppets’

"You build that up; you build up some house credit there where now, your voice means something more."

Bill Simmons: ESPN’s Destiny is Biggest Story of the Next Year

“ESPN’s challenge is: how do you keep all these sports rights, how do you stay relevant, how do you pay for everything?”

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Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."