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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.

Dan Le Batard: New Undisputed Cast ‘Taking Skip Bayless’ Show’

"They’re all good by themselves, and let’s see if we make a giant explosion."

First Take Sees 13 Straight Months of Viewership Growth

The program averaged 391,000 viewers and became its most-watched month of August since 2017.

Stephen A. Smith: White Men Who Raise Their Voice Don’t Get Called What I Do

"It’s just when white folks do it you all call it passionate, but when the brothers do it we’re screaming."

Burke Magnus: There’s Room For ESPN To Do More With Stephen A. Smith

"I would put him near or at the very top of our talent roster in terms of his profile and the success of the show."

It’s Official: Shannon Sharpe Joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take

“It’s all about not standing still and taking it to another level.”

Stephen A. Smith Offers Lonzo Ball Open Podcast Invitation After Social Spat

Smith replied to Ball on X and extended an open invitation for the Chicago Bulls guard to join his podcast.

Stephen A. Smith: ‘ESPN Didn’t Have Different Rules for Sage Steele’

"I do not deny that she's very passionate about what she feels. She's not faking it."

Amber Wilson: ‘NBA Trying Not to Shorten Season to Retain Media Revenue’

"They’re just trying to find a way around it any way they can because less games means less money."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘Shannon Sharpe to First Take Not Done’

"Shannon Sharpe has yet to sign on the dotted line to be a member of 'First Take.'"

Shannon Sharpe Set to Join First Take Rotation

"Both Sharpe and Smith had been public with comments about a desire to work together since Shannon Sharpe left FOX."

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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!"