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Sports Media Insider Jimmy Traina Announces Departure From Sports Illustrated

"After 20+ years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Sports Illustrated. It’s time for me to do something different & evolve with the changing sports media landscape."

Charlotte Hornets Sign Over-The-Air Broadcast Agreement With COX Media For 2026-2027 Season

"This partnership with Cox Media Group is about serving our life-long Hornets fans, the many new fans that are moving to our market every day as well as developing the next generation of future Hornets fans."

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Buys Los Angeles Lakers in $12 Billion Deal

"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."

Damien Woody Departing ESPN After 15 Years

"Being at ESPN for 15 years, it’s been an absolute joy."

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."

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.”

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Charlotte Hornets Sign Over-The-Air Broadcast Agreement With COX Media For 2026-2027 Season

"This partnership with Cox Media Group is about serving our life-long Hornets fans, the many new fans that are moving to our market every day as well as developing the next generation of future Hornets fans."

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Buys Los Angeles Lakers in $12 Billion Deal

"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."

Damien Woody Departing ESPN After 15 Years

"Being at ESPN for 15 years, it’s been an absolute joy."

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