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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."

Dan Orlovsky Staying At ESPN

"Sources told Marchand that FOX never considered Orlovsky a candidate to join Kevin Burkhardt in its top NFL booth. The network was offering him the chance to do some play-by-play and also be at the center of a weekday NFL show."

Paul Allen: ‘Miraculous’ That Patrick Beverley Silenced Stephen A. Smith

“We need provocative stuff; we need guys to get outside of the box and give us interesting stuff, so I’m here for what Pat [Beverley] had to say.”

XFL Signs Exclusive Deal With ESPN

"Games will return in 2023. The season opening slate will be played February 18."

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Visit Bristol For First Time Since Signing With ESPN

“My anticipation for the start of this season is literally off the charts; I’ve never been this excited.”

John Kincade: ‘ESPN Commercials Made 76ers Loss Worse’

“The one that I’m getting sick of is… a Kia commercial where a guy cleans up the beach for sea turtles. When your team is losing by 20, I ended up screaming ‘F the turtles.’”

Jeremy Schaap: ‘It Would Have Been Strange To Host The Sports Reporters’

"John Saunders was a great choice. He did a tremendous job until his very unfortunate and premature death in 2016 after having done the show for 15 years."

John Skipper: ‘Charles Barkley Is The Only Broadcaster Fans Tune In To See’

"Dan Patrick asked Skipper if that meant ESPN ever tried to sign Barkley while Skipper was in charge."

ESPN+ Tops 22 Million Subscribers

"Disney generates an average of $4.73 from each ESPN+ subscriber in monthly revenue."

Ethan Sherwood Strauss Says ESPN Killed Unflattering Mark Jackson Story In 2016

"In his latest newsletter, Strauss writes that some of the information in that piece is what has caused Jackson to be passed over for coaching opportunities in the past."

ESPN Releases Details For Joe Buck’s PGA Championship Broadcast

"Michael Collins will serve as Buck's co-host."

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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."