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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."

ESPN ‘SportsCenter’ Anchors to Participate in ‘First Take’ Episodes This Week

Throughout the week on ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim will welcome a lineup featuring SportsCenter anchors who will provide their...

Danny Parkins Would Be a Great Hire For Fox Sports 1, and Another Reminder of Sports Radio Losing Its Best Talent

Skip Bayless signed off of Undisputed on Friday, ending an 8-year run at the network. Whether you love him or hate him, you can't...

ESPN ‘First Take’ Broadcasts Friday Show Live at NABJ Convention

The Friday morning edition of First Take on ESPN took place live from the 2024 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention featuring Stephen...

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo: Stephen A. Smith Is ‘The Reason Why I’ve Had This Little Renaissance’

Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo was Dan Patrick's guest on The Dan Patrick Show and the two media icons hit on a few subjects, including...

Shannon Sharpe: I Will Be Forever Grateful to Skip Bayless for Giving Me Opportunity on ‘Undisputed’

Skip Bayless is reportedly leaving Undisputed and FS1, with his final show slated to take place later this summer, according to a report from...

Stephen A. Smith: ‘Reigniting Things with Skip Bayless is Not What I Want My Future to Be’

"Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith together as partners, working across from each other on a debate show is over. It's been over."

Stephen A. Smith: I Will Not Talk About Skip Bayless Like He Has Failed

"I hope in the end when all is said and done, my career will be as long as Skip Bayless’ career has been."

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo: New York Giants Having Editorial Control Over ‘Hard Knocks’ Is Ridiculous

"I wouldn’t watch that if it was in my backyard – I’d close the blinds."

Seth Payne: Mike Tannenbaum Did Not ‘Understand the Assignment’ During ‘First Take’ Appearance

"You don’t even understand the assignment, and you were running an NFL football team."

Burke Magnus: Stephen A. Smith is a Great Personality, Works Hard, Has a Hit Show and Fills Hours

“It’s different, and there’s a different calculus there for sure, but again, to compliment Stephen A. because I’m sincere when I say this – he’s the best right now. And so, we’re balancing the difference between game and studio, but we’re also talking about the guy who’s at the absolute top of the heap.”

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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."