Tag: ESPN

Browse our Latest articles!

Kiss-FM Midland Becomes La Lupe 103.3 With Regional Mexican Gold Format

"Rhythmic CHR B93 KZBT and Hot AC Mix 97.9 KODM stand as the only remaining current-intensive stations in the market."

Barrett Media to Introduce ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you look around, you'll see Mike's fingerprints on thousands of radio stations and individual radio and music careers."

Scott Pelley’s Next Act: The Road Back Is Harder Than It Looks

Time does tend to soften even the sharpest edges. Careers have been rebuilt from tougher spots. Pelley's résumé still carries real weight.

America 250 Is a Moment That Sports Radio Was Built For

"America 250 shouldn't be viewed as another marketing campaign or corporate initiative. It should be viewed as an opportunity to remind audiences what great local sports radio does best."

ESPN College Football Playoff National Championship MegaCast Viewership Highest Since 2015

"Only the inaugural CFP championship between Oregon and Ohio State during the 2014–15 season generated a larger audience."

Pat McAfee Announces Live Broadcast From the White House UFC Event in June

"I said, ‘Hey, would love to be able to do the show from the White House for the fight.’ And he goes, ‘Really?’ And I go, ‘Good?’ And he goes, ‘Yeah.’"

Scott Van Pelt Content With Continuing Hosting SportsCenter at Night

"I know that the players, the coaches and the leagues, all appreciate what we do and how we do it. I know that for a fact, because I've heard from them, and so I don't want to abandon that, and I wouldn't."

ESPN NFL Divisional Round Broadcast Finishes as Most-Viewed Event in Network’s History

"The Texans–Patriots matchup, which aired Sunday averaged nearly 38 million viewers and officially became the most-watched event ever carried by ESPN."

Joe Buck Doesn’t Agree With Criticism of Prime Video NFL Broadcaster Al Michaels

"It just drives me nuts because I’m such a fan of Al’s."

Elle Duncan Reportedly Named Lead Studio Host On USA Sports’ WNBA Coverage

"Duncan, who recently joined Netflix as an on-air host for sports and live events, will also serve as the studio host for USA Sports’ inaugural season of WNBA coverage."

Mike Tomlin Doesn’t Fix The Bigger Issue With NFL Broadcasts and Networks

"Until networks shift their focus from chasing headlines to building smarter, sharper, fan-first programming, the result will remain the same. More money. More familiar faces. Less impact."

Pat McAfee Blasts Meeting Critics While Promoting Super Bowl LX Radio Row Appearances

"People who commit their lives to eating terribly and writing very mean things about sports all day do end up there as well."

Dan Le Batard’s Missed Opportunity Proves Journalism Still Needs Defenders

"Journalism hasn’t disappeared — but too many people have stopped standing up for it when it matters most."

Stephen A. Smith To Receive Inaugural BFOA Broadcast Personality of the Year Award

"Few personalities in broadcasting combine authenticity with the level of work ethic Stephen brings to every platform."

Popular

Barrett Media to Introduce ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you look around, you'll see Mike's fingerprints on thousands of radio stations and individual radio and music careers."

Scott Pelley’s Next Act: The Road Back Is Harder Than It Looks

Time does tend to soften even the sharpest edges. Careers have been rebuilt from tougher spots. Pelley's résumé still carries real weight.

America 250 Is a Moment That Sports Radio Was Built For

"America 250 shouldn't be viewed as another marketing campaign or corporate initiative. It should be viewed as an opportunity to remind audiences what great local sports radio does best."

How Radio Can Own the Taylor Swift Wedding Weekend

"Just in case we're only weeks away from America's royal wedding, let's get prepared!"