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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Nick Bahe Added To Westwood One’s Coverage Of The NCAA Tournament

"March Madness is the greatest sporting event and I’m so excited to cover it again with the great people at Westwood One."

Sports Owns 96 of the Top 100 Most-Watched Television Programs in 2025

"The NFL alone is projected to contribute 84 telecasts, a strong showing though slightly below its 2023 record of 93."

Nielsen Gauge Report Data Demonstrates Record Share in Streaming Category

"This month followed the more traditional March Madness path towards the Final Four, which will conclude in next month’s interval, which primarily drove the cable category."

NCAA Men’s Final Four Secures Highest Viewership in Eight Years

The 11-point comeback by Houston to eliminate Duke later in the day contributed to an average of 16 million viewers, indicative of the most-watched game of this year’s tournament thus far.

CBS Sports’ Bill Raftery: Retirement Is in Someone Else’s Hands

“If they feel I’m not up to it, then you know it’s time to pack it in.”

Ian Eagle Will Always Remember His First Final Four

“This time is allowing me to exhale a bit and truly appreciate the path.”

NCAA Men’s Final Four Averages 12.84 Million Viewers, Up 4% Over Last Year

TBS was measured to have attained the largest portion of overall viewership for the games.

Charles Barkley to Dan Patrick: There Are No Sports Experts, “Just Some Fool Giving His Opinion”

"We got enough idiots and fools on television who like to act like they know everything about every sport."

Will Women Dominate March Madness in 2024?

“Recognizable names matter. They are what draw interest from casual fans and keep them coming back. It’s something the men’s game has been missing for a long time.”

Richard Deitsch: NCAA Championship Ratings ‘Should Not be a Surprise’

"What makes the opening rounds great is when Cinderella advances. But at a certain point in the tournament, when it comes to historical television viewership, you want teams that are proven TV draws."

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.