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Why Troy Aikman Doesn’t Deserve Sympathy Over His ESPN Contract Situation

"Aikman can negotiate whatever he believes he's worth. ESPN can decide whether to pay it. Buck can enjoy his new contract without being asked to rescue his partner. Nobody is being wronged here. It's business."

Behind the Scenes of Pete Mundo’s Radio Interview With President Trump

He nailed the delivery. Which, love him or not, you can’t deny: the ability to hold and capture an audience has been there for decades, and it’s part of how the President rose to power as the leader of the free world.

The Golics Shows How ESPN Can Make Radio Content Work Well on Television

"There is a certain charm to this father-son combination. It brings a warm, family feel to the program."

If Political Attack Ads Were Country Songs

"Instead of an ominous narrator warning that a state representative skipped 80% of legislative roll calls, add a weeping fiddle and a driving kick drum."

Inside ManningMode: The Technology Transforming ESPN’s ManningCast

"We have great faith that what we've put out there is comprehensible to the viewer. We're not using the technology for our whole show. It's a fun and special moment where Peyton and Eli get transported to a stats universe."

Pat McAfee Monday Night Football Alt-Cast Draws Average Audience Of 351,000

"NFL Network’s Next Gen Stats AltCast attracted 469,000, topping McAfee’s 351,000."

ESPN Posts Sixth Straight Year Of Fiscal Year Viewership Growth

"ESPN and ESPN on ABC each rose 11%, while ESPN2 climbed 3%."

Is ESPN Overcomplicating Super Bowl LXI With Too Many Viewing Options?

"The Super Bowl is more than a football game, it's America culture. ESPN doesn’t have to convince viewers why they should watch, as it has worked to do with the College Football Playoff National Championship."

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey: Media Rights Partnership With Disney Working “Really Well”

"With 135 million households able to watch broadcast TV, I’d say it’s working really well. So far, the hypothesis that we need different networks doesn’t seem to prove itself, at least as it relates to us."

ESPN Reaches Multi-Year Extension To Carry TGL

"Despite a 2% drop in viewership from year one to year two, the multi-year agreement was reached with hopes for a rebound in year three."

ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

Taylor Davis’ ESPN Journey Shows Why Paying Your Dues Still Matters in Sports Media

"Davis is a throwback. For anyone who has worked at all levels of media, she's an inspiring example of perseverance. Good backstories only take you so far, however. Make no mistake, Davis is one of the most talented sideline reporters working today."

Barry Melrose Dies At 70: Sports Media Reacts

"The former NHL defenseman coached Wayne Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings to their first Stanley Cup Final, then spent 27 years as an ESPN analyst starting in the 1990s."

Former ESPN NHL Analyst Barry Melrose Passes Away At Age 70

"Melrose's voice and character defined much of the NHL coverage on ESPN."

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Behind the Scenes of Pete Mundo’s Radio Interview With President Trump

He nailed the delivery. Which, love him or not, you can’t deny: the ability to hold and capture an audience has been there for decades, and it’s part of how the President rose to power as the leader of the free world.

The Golics Shows How ESPN Can Make Radio Content Work Well on Television

"There is a certain charm to this father-son combination. It brings a warm, family feel to the program."

If Political Attack Ads Were Country Songs

"Instead of an ominous narrator warning that a state representative skipped 80% of legislative roll calls, add a weeping fiddle and a driving kick drum."

What the Midterm Election Results Mean for News/Talk Radio Hosts and Programmers

I’ve been on the record for a long time saying you shouldn’t go all Trump, all the time anymore. However, the results show something deeper that deserves analysis.