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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."

Rich Zeoli: Disney No Longer ‘Family Friendly’

"Disney has reportedly explored spinning off ESPN, so the latter could pursue sports betting without conflicting with Disney’s family-friendly brand. Although Disney isn't family friendly anymore, in many different ways."

ESPN Re-Signs Entire ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ Cast

"The Sunday NFL Countdown group has created such strong chemistry and has clearly built a connection with our fans,” said Seth Markman.

Dan Wetzel: Big Ten More Hurt Leaving ESPN For Basketball Than Football

"I just think the more casual college basketball fan will miss not finding Big Ten basketball somewhere else."

Jason Barrett Podcast: Michael McCarthy, Front Office Sports

If it is happening in sports media, Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports knows about it and has thoughts to share. He and JB...

Adam Silver, Nick Saban Welcome Stephen A. Smith Back to ESPN

"While he spent most of the day on a boat alongside Molly Qerim and Michael Irvin, Smith did receive his fair share of ribbing."

Linda Cohn: Scott Van Pelt Was Passionately Opposed To ESPN Adding Bottom Line

'Wait a minute, how are we telling people the score before they see the highlights? That doesn't make any sense.'

Matthew Berry: ‘Entrepreneurial Spirit’ Led to ESPN Exit

“I have an entrepreneurial spirit…I wanted to continue my Fantasy Life stuff. I wanted to be able to keep doing that and building those businesses,” said Berry.

CBS Will Work Around New Big Ten, Outgoing SEC Contracts

Dellenger reports the Big Ten's deal will allow CBS to air their final season of the SEC during the first year of the contract, but said details weren't provided.

Sports Talkers Podcast: Tim Kurkjian, ESPN

Fresh off of his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Tim Kurkjian joins Stephen Strom to talk about his love for the sport...

Louis Riddick Signs Contract Extension With ESPN

He will be on the network's Thursday night college football package.

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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."