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Ernie Johnson Announces Retirement: Sports Media Reacts

Ernie Johnson announced he is leaving Inside the NBA...

Fox News Claims Top Six Cable Programs in October Ratings

MS NOW's The Rachel Maddow Show finished seventh overall, making it the highest-rated program outside Fox News.

Ernie Johnson Announces Retirement From Inside the NBA Following This Season

"This will be my last season. Totally my decision. It's just time."

David Samson: Baseball Is No Longer “Needed” On The Radio

"You require to have baseball and radio because everybody hasn't died yet who grew up listening to baseball on the radio. But guess what? That generation is going to die at some point."

What ESPN Gets Wrong — and Almost Gets Right — With Streaming Ads

There was some improvement, but three advertisers were allowed to pummel me with frequencies beyond what any normal viewer should endure.

Elle Duncan Reflects on Positive Experience Leaving ESPN for Netflix

"I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to go to Netflix without all the things that ESPN gave me."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Talent of 2025

"This gives you an idea of how the industry collectively views the best of the best on sports television."

Three Keys to a Successful Super Bowl Radio Row Experience for You and Your Listeners

"Radio row doesn’t owe you anything. Not good guests. Not viral clips. Not validation for the expense. Those are earned through preparation, discipline, and creativity."

From Presidents to Pop Stars, the ManningCast Is Football’s Most Coveted Invitation

"ESPN’s alternative Monday Night Football presentation featuring Peyton and Eli Manning continued to solidify its place in sports media this past NFL season."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Shows of 2025

Welcome to day two of Barrett Media's Top 20 series for the 2025 calendar year. This series is well regarded across sports radio, news/talk...

Can ‘The Dan Le Batard Show’ Relationship With Stugotz Be Revived?

"One of sports media’s great partnerships did not end with a bang. It faded into uncertainty. Until someone finally tells the full story, that uncertainty is all the audience has left"

Why Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub Is an Insult to NFL History

"In my view, the 50-person coach/contributor/senior voting panel favored cannabis over Canton by failing to induct Belichick unanimously."

ESPN Announces ‘The Handoff’ Event Kicking Off Super Bowl Ramp Up For The Network

"The event is designed as a symbolic and logistical transition from Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara to Super Bowl LXI, which will be played February 14, 2027."

iHeartMedia Teams Jemele Hill, Cari Champion for ‘Flagrant and Funny’ Podcast

"Flagrant and Funny is designed to live at the intersection of sports, culture, and commentary, offering listeners candid discussions that blend sharp analysis with humor."

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Fox News Claims Top Six Cable Programs in October Ratings

MS NOW's The Rachel Maddow Show finished seventh overall, making it the highest-rated program outside Fox News.

Ernie Johnson Announces Retirement From Inside the NBA Following This Season

"This will be my last season. Totally my decision. It's just time."

David Samson: Baseball Is No Longer “Needed” On The Radio

"You require to have baseball and radio because everybody hasn't died yet who grew up listening to baseball on the radio. But guess what? That generation is going to die at some point."

ABC World News Tonight Leads Broadcast Nightly Newscasts in October

Meanwhile, NBC Nightly News saw its best performance in three years during the month.