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Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

ESPN Reportedly Leaving Seaport Studios in New York, Possible Move in LA too

"The South Street Seaport studios have been open since 2018. It is currently home to Get Up, First Take, Around the Horn, and NBA Countdown."

Marcus Spears is One of One

“His laugh is infectious. His facial expressions are memorable. He just makes for good TV.”

Shannon Sharpe: Skip Bayless and I ‘Barely Talked’

"It was really like a heavyweight fight."

Molly Qerim Welcomes Celebrities, Stephen A. Smith’s Sister to Roast First Pitch Attempt

"Hey Carmen, aren’t you happy you didn’t go now because that would have been embarrassing?"

Bill Parcells Shaped The Media By Giving Them Hell

"Parcells doesn't belong in a studio chatting with a quarterback. He belongs in a temper tantrum screaming at a sportswriter."

Dan Le Batard: Chris Russo is a ‘Caricature of a Sports Media Personality’

"He’s had a rejuvenation – a radiant rejuvenation."

Steak Shapiro: Chris Russo’s Gummy Comment an ‘All-Time TV Moment’

“I'm going to tell you, jaws dropped, folks high-fived me and you're just like, 'did that just happen?'”

Stephen A. Smith: ‘People Don’t Care’ About Baseball Talk

"Tell the baseball community to shut the hell up."

Sports Media Reacts to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Taking THC Gummies & Watching College Football

Over on First Take on Wednesday, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo turned some heads when he was given the floor by Molly Qerim to talk...

Marcellus Wiley has ‘No Love & No Respect’ for Stephen A. Smith’s Ethics

"I love the truth more than any of these fools, and the truth is, you cannot attack Max's credentials.”

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FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"