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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.

JJ Redick: ‘NBA on ESPN Will Be Weird Without Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy’

"I felt like Mark and Jeff and Mike is just such an iconic team, and they’ve been on the call for so many historic moments."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Am A Show’

“It comes with it; that’s what I’m saying.”

Christopher Russo Called Out in Epic Joey Votto Rant on High Heat

"Not everyone can be the next Roger Peckinpaugh, Mad Dog. You should be ashamed of yourself – you’re a disgrace!"

Stugotz: Every Journalist Became a Sports Talk Radio Host And it Bothers Them

"Journalists always looked down at sports radio hosts like they were better than we were."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Want Shannon Sharpe on First Take Period’

“We are talking to him and I'm hopeful, very hopeful, very confident that ultimately we will be announcing sooner than later that he will be on First Take."

Stephen A. Smith Promises to Address Shannon Sharpe, ESPN Rumors Friday

The featured commentator will make his return to First Take on ESPN next Monday morning, coinciding with the first full week of NFL training camps.

Boomer & Gio Delight in Difference Between Stephen A. Smith on TV vs. Podcast

As time has progressed, Smith has talked about topics that would likely be frowned upon if he were to do it on ESPN.

Stephen A. Smith: Why is Dan Le Batard Always Talking About ESPN? 

“That’s BS! It really, really is.”

Stephen A. Smith Admits He is Jealous Of TNT Post-Game Show

“My attitude about it would have been totally different if there was a post-game show like the television real estate TNT has with their postgame.”

Kevin Durant Draws Criticism from Stephen A. Smith Over Burner Account

“There’s no crime in that if you don’t display and express animosity and annoyance towards folks the second somebody is saying something you don’t like."

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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!"