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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."

Adam Silver: NBA Needs to Ensure ‘Parameters’ with Player-Driven Media

"In all seriousness, there are guardrails."

Stephen A. Smith: My Depression Made Me a Bad Teammate to Max Kellerman, Molly Qerim

"When I lost my mom, I was in a real bad state. I did a disservice to Molly (Qerim), I did a disservice to Max Kellerman when he was sitting on this show, and various others."

Chris Russo: MLB Makes Sure ‘FOX Gets Taken Care Of’ in Prime Time

"I understand a couple of days – you give them a little [notice] – you did it the night before at midnight once Texas won. That drove me nuts!"

Doug Gottlieb: If Stephen A. Smith Were a Journalist, He’d Ask Rob Manfred About Trevor Bauer

"It is your duty as a journalist to ask a fair but hard question. A fair but hard question, and they didn't ask any of them."

Marcellus Wiley: Stephen A. Smith Got Outshined By Max Kellerman on Issues He Hoped to Conquer

"This all started from a guy who was so intelligent, it brought back some of those insecurities from Stephen A."

Stephen A. Smith: Our Sensitivity is at ‘An Alarming Level’

"The slightest offense could cost you your career, not just your job."

Shannon Sharpe: Undisputed ‘Not Going to be Better Than Me & Stephen A.’

"Stephen A. is that dude. If Stephen A. ever decides to leave and turn the reins over to me, you all know I’m that dude. I’m him. Now the problem y’all got is you got two hims to go up against."

Dan Le Batard Show Reacts Live To Stephen A. Smith’s ‘A-List’ NFL Rankings

"If he puts the 49ers No. 2, I think you know who’s going No. 1"

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.”

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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."