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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."

Report: Stephen A. Smith Offered $18 Million Per Year Contract by ESPN

"Smith has reportedly been seeking some $25 million per year."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘Shannon Sharpe is on Another Level’ on ESPN ‘First Take’

Earlier in the week, ESPN announced that it signed Shannon Sharpe to a multiyear contract extension in which he will continue his appearances on...

Shannon Sharpe Inks Multiyear Extension with ESPN, to Expand Role on ‘First Take’

"I look forward to expanding my role and showing more of the world what I have to offer."

Stephen A. Smith Doesn’t Create Stars, ESPN Does

Smith taking credit for the success of First Take contributors makes him look like a vulture more than a king-maker.

Stephen A. Smith: Statement by Monica McNutt on ‘First Take’ Was ‘Highly Offensive’

"You ever heard of Monica McNutt? You have now – because she’s on 'First Take' a lot."

Monica McNutt to Stephen A. Smith: You Could Have Been Talking About WNBA More ‘Three Years Ago if You Wanted To’

"Welcome to the world of being a woman, Stephen A., and how you have to dance about your word choice and you have to please anybody and everybody as you navigate your being."

Kendrick Perkins: Bill Walton Was Authentic, ‘Nothing Fake About Him’

"I remember the first time I met him – I was 18 years old, and we literally had a two-hour conversation, and he was telling me what it means to be a Boston Celtic..."

Stephen A. Smith: Draymond Green Claims Do Not Have a Shred of Merit

"I have a job to do – that is absolutely true – and if I did what Draymond Green said I did, I wouldn’t apologize for it because I’m doing my job."

NBA Basketball Media Continues to Pile On The Boston Celtics

These Celtics have yet to win a ring and that is on them, but the media criticism levied against them has been inane.

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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."