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Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy Plots Lawsuit Over FCC Local TV Ownership Changes

"It doesn’t make any sense, other than you want to circumvent Congressional law.”

Sports Media Insider Jimmy Traina Announces Departure From Sports Illustrated

"After 20+ years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Sports Illustrated. It’s time for me to do something different & evolve with the changing sports media landscape."

Charlotte Hornets Sign Over-The-Air Broadcast Agreement With COX Media For 2026-2027 Season

"This partnership with Cox Media Group is about serving our life-long Hornets fans, the many new fans that are moving to our market every day as well as developing the next generation of future Hornets fans."

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Buys Los Angeles Lakers in $12 Billion Deal

"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."

Stephen A. Smith: LeBron James Comments About the Media ‘Are BS’

“I’m sick and tired of them acting like everybody’s talking bleep about them all the damn time.”

Jon Jansen: Everybody Thinks Stephen A. Smith ‘Must Know Something’ If He’s Talking NBA

"He had to start off with a little bit of credibility, and then he ruined it all by saying, ‘These are all Troy Weaver’s players.'"

Peter Rosenberg: Stephen A. Smith is ‘Always on My TV’

"Everybody can be great on that show, but Stephen A.’s the bread and butter of First Take, the star of that show"

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Was Neutralized to Some Degree by My Employers’ Regarding Social Commentary

"I use other people to edify me, to educate me, but when I know the issues, I ain’t scared of a damn thing."

ESPN Adds Udonis Haslem as Full-Time NBA Analyst

ESPN has confirmed to Barrett Media a report from Front Office Sports saying Udonis Haslem has been added as a full-time member of the...

Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Colin Russo, Appears on Radio Show

"‘And good afternoon everybody!,’ going crazy, and then he’s complaining all the time, ‘What’s the matter with the chair?,’ everything else, and you come on sounding all normal."

Boomer Esiason: Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is ‘Instant Energy’ on Any Show

"Well 'First Take' has given him a whole 'nother platform, and his goofiness is evident there, and you see it, and Stephen A. buys into it, Molly buys into it, which is great."

The Best in Sports and News Media in 2024

"In September 2025 we'll celebrate 10 years in business. I never expected that when this journey began, and I'm damn proud that we've survived this long and continue to grow."

Shannon Sharpe: Kirk Herbstreit and I Are Good Now

"We shouldn’t have to go back and forth on social media."

Shannon Sharpe Issues Warning to Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit After ‘First Take’ Comment During Broadcast

"Congratulations Ohio State, you won the game, but hey, if we’re going to be on the same team, if we’re going to work for the same network, don’t do that."

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Sports Media Insider Jimmy Traina Announces Departure From Sports Illustrated

"After 20+ years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Sports Illustrated. It’s time for me to do something different & evolve with the changing sports media landscape."

Charlotte Hornets Sign Over-The-Air Broadcast Agreement With COX Media For 2026-2027 Season

"This partnership with Cox Media Group is about serving our life-long Hornets fans, the many new fans that are moving to our market every day as well as developing the next generation of future Hornets fans."

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Buys Los Angeles Lakers in $12 Billion Deal

"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."

Damien Woody Departing ESPN After 15 Years

"Being at ESPN for 15 years, it’s been an absolute joy."