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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."

Shannon Sharpe Re-Signs with ESPN Through End of NBA Regular Season

"Being a part of this family has been a blessing and everything about this relationship with ESPN, Stephen A., and First Take has been tremendous."

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Reportedly Inks Contract Extension with ESPN

Russo is one of various contributors who are a part of First Take throughout the week on ESPN.

Stephen A. Smith Greenlit for Docuseries Called ‘Up for Debate’

"I’ve been greenlit on a drama series that I’ve created that I’m not at liberty to discuss at this particular moment in time that has nothing to do with ESPN or Disney."

Stephen A. Smith: I Knew Shannon Sharpe Was Done on Undisputed Before He Did

"This ain't no insider information. I know that man. There is no way that that happened and you'll be back."

TV Networks Compete Leading Up To Super Bowl LVIII

From players to prop bets to pop stars, Super Bowl week brought out the best in television conversation.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Publically Apologizes to Dan Orlovsky for ‘First Take’ Comments

"I think the way to make this right is you gotta take me to Shorehaven at some point"

Dan Orlovsky Calls Mad Dog Russo Comments “Classless”

"Who cares? For crying out loud. He was a scrub in the NFL! This does not make up for that!”

Record-Setting Viewership Streaks for ESPN Shows Continue

The ESPN trio of Get Up, First Take, and The Pat McAfee Show all recorded their most-watched months in Jan. 2024.

Shannon Sharpe: We’re ‘Disney Unplugged’ on ESPN ‘First Take’

"We’re Disney Unplugged right now."

Both ‘First Take’ and ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ Record Most-Viewed Episodes on January 15

Both First Take and The Pat McAfee Show posted their highest single-episode viewership for their Jan. 15 episodes.

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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."