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Why the NFL Should Stop Extending the ‘Brady Rules’ and Axe Broadcaster Meetings With Teams

"Now, the NFL is saying it’s the team’s fault if it provides information it shouldn’t? Because Aikman and Brady have ties to other teams, and the league knows that. What are we doing here?"

3 Reasons Scott Jennings Shouldn’t Leave CNN, Salem Radio Network for the White House

Press secretary is a demanding job: early mornings, late nights, and a level of scrutiny that makes cable news look gentle by comparison. It also doesn't pay like cable news or national radio syndication does.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Dale Carter, KFKF & Q104, Kansas City

Thirty-one years as program director. Twenty-nine years as the...

Andy Pollin Reflects on Cumulus Media Layoffs Potentially Closing His Legendary Sports Radio Career

"I don’t think I could have carved out a better path in my career. There’s been highs and lows just like anyone else, but I couldn’t have done anything more enjoyable."

WNBA Opening Night to be Available on Disney+

This will be the first time WNBA games have been added to Disney+.

NFL Draft Ratings Fall After Strong First Round

ABC was slightly down, but ESPN2's number is a 15% drop from last year while NFL Network saw a 20% decline.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round NHL Games on ESPN Up 65%

The Washington Capitals-New York Rangers game, which the Rangers won 4-1, is now the most-viewed Game 1 of a first round NHL playoff series ever on cable.

ESPN to Televise Podcasts on ESPN2 in New Seasonal Content Initiative

"This strategic content initiative provides our ESPN podcasts with a tremendous opportunity for continued growth and audience expansion, while simultaneously lending compelling content to our ESPN2 television lineup."

The Manningcast Has Changed Sports TV Forever

The Mannings are approaching television much differently from the way they approached football.

Mark Schlereth: People Outside of Denver Aren’t Paying Attention to NBA Finals

"There was not one group of people – they’re all in there together – that was paying attention to the NBA Finals."

ESPN, ESPN2 To Air 5 Hour NBA Trade Deadline Special Thursday

The NBA trade deadline is this week, and ESPN is going all-in on coverage. ESPN announced Monday that it will air a five-hour special across...

ESPN, XFL Announce 2023 Schedule

"Each platform will have unique opportunities to showcase key moments, from the Championship on ABC, Playoffs on ESPN and ESPN2 and a big opening weekend with games on ESPN, ABC and FX."

CNBC to Air Fantasy Football Pregame with Matthew Berry

Berry's show, Fantasy Football Pregame with Matthew Berry, will now get national exposure on CNBC. The company plans to air the program in the 12p ET on most Sundays.

Red Sox/Yankees Second Largest Sunday Night Baseball Rating Of Season

Sunday's audience was up 47% from a comparable Red Sox and Yankees broadcast a year ago.

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3 Reasons Scott Jennings Shouldn’t Leave CNN, Salem Radio Network for the White House

Press secretary is a demanding job: early mornings, late nights, and a level of scrutiny that makes cable news look gentle by comparison. It also doesn't pay like cable news or national radio syndication does.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Dale Carter, KFKF & Q104, Kansas City

Thirty-one years as program director. Twenty-nine years as the...

Andy Pollin Reflects on Cumulus Media Layoffs Potentially Closing His Legendary Sports Radio Career

"I don’t think I could have carved out a better path in my career. There’s been highs and lows just like anyone else, but I couldn’t have done anything more enjoyable."

Making Classic Rock Dreams Come True

"Your station becomes a topic of conversation — something I'm sure it is not on the average day."