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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

College GameDay Has Huge Ratings Weekend

The average made it the highest-rated ESPN College GameDay pre-November show since 2010.

Next Pat McAfee Show ESPN2 Megacast Set For Saturday Night

"Just over a quarter-million people tuned in for the first edition of the Omaha Productions simulcast two weeks ago."

Mad Dog Russo Has Had Enough Analytics on ESPN MLB Coverage

"Oh my god! You think Walter Johnson cared about a spin rate? How 'bout (Babe) Ruth?"

ESPN Extends Michael Wilbon, Jalen Rose Contracts

On Monday, ESPN announced that it had come to agreements with Michael Wilbon and Jalen Rose to continue their multiple roles with the network.

ESPN+ Launches NHL Power Play

The NHL regular season in North America begins on Tuesday, October 11.

Troy Aikman: Singing ‘Turn Out the Lights’ Felt Like the Right Thing to Do

“I never did it, of course when I was with FOX, but then was Monday Night Football it just kind of felt like the right thing to do since now I’m on Monday Night, that’s where Meredith was."

Pat McAfee Alternate Broadcast Drew 251,000 Viewers

In comparison, the KayRod Cast of ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball averaged just over 200,000 viewers for its eight broadcasts, reaching a high of 336,000 during an August appearance by Derek Jeter.

ESPN NBA Countdown Will Have New Team for Wednesday Doubleheaders

Wednesday NBA Countdown shows will air on ESPN at 7p ET.

Jimmy Smith Out as WWE Raw Announcer

“Just wanted to say, now that the story is officially out, that my time with the WWE is officially done."

Bomani Jones Signs Extension With ESPN

“I’m very happy to continue The Right Time with ESPN,” said Jones.

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."