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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Shams Charania: ‘I 1000% Stand By My Reporting’ on Jimmy Butler Situation

"It’s fully vetted, and as a professional, that’s what I do, that’s what I get paid to do, that’s what I’m going to do."

ESPN’s Kimberley A. Martin is Making Waves Going Toe-to-Toe with Stephen A. Smith, Mike Greenberg, and Others

Martin is outspoken, passionate, and extremely smart. Her takes are original and filled with the right mix of stats and sass.

Report: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Hopeful They Can Reach Deal in ‘Next Several Weeks’

If a deal is ultimately finalized, Smith could reportedly attain a “first-look” agreement for concepts that he backs across general entertainment properties at The Walt Disney Company.

Skip Bayless: ‘I Tried Everything in My Power’ to Rejoin Stephen A. Smith at ESPN in 2020 Before FOX Sports Matched Contract Offer

"He did his darndest, and I did my damnedest to reunite with him. And (ESPN) did make an offer."

ESPN Adds Former NFL MVP Cam Newton Primarily to Work on ‘First Take’

Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on the music, news, and sports media industries. To make sure you're updated on the latest...

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Mixes Salesmanship with Showmanship on SiriusXM, ESPN, MLB Network

Sixteen years ago, in a move that left sports consumers and industry professionals stunned, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo decided to leave WFAN to sign...

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Expect to Get Paid’

Stephen A. Smith, featured commentator and executive producer of First Take and analyst for NBA Countdown on ESPN, is in the midst of contract...

Emmanuel Acho: Objective of ‘The Facility’ on FS1 is Not to Beat ‘First Take’, Stephen A. Smith

Earlier in the week, FOX Sports revealed a new programming lineup for FS1 ahead of the football season, beginning with two new shows in...

Paul Finebaum is Ready for the Most Important Season in College Football History

“It may may be the most eagerly anticipated season I can remember in college football history.”

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."