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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ This Friday on ESPN

"No one has ever quite matched the chemistry that maybe God above gave us."

ESPN Executive Dave Roberts Retiring at the End of August

"This has been both a real honor and a blessing to work for and with the most talented people in the industry."

ESPN Executive David Roberts Reportedly Retiring Soon

"According to Andrew Marchand, senior vice president Mike Foss is expected to take on expanded responsibilities."

David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”

"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."

Peter Schrager Reflects on One Year at ESPN With a Super Bowl on the Horizon

"My goal is you see my face on ESPN and you say, ‘Oh s**t. Schrager’s on today, what’s he got. This is going to be fun."

ESPN Studio Programs Surge In First Quarter Viewership

"ESPN’s signature studio shows averaged 485,000 viewers during the first quarter."

Stephen A. Smith: “There Are Many Folks Out There Who Want Me Done” At ESPN, SiriusXM

"There are many folks out there who want me done. They want me fired. They want me taken off the airwaves… Good luck with that."

Matt Barnes: The Old Stephen A. Smith Would “Slap The S**t” Out Of Current Day Smith

"I know that the Stephen A. Smith I met in Philly…would’ve slapped the s**t out of this dude."

Stephen A. Smith: Dan Orlovsky Won’t Remain At ESPN “Much Longer”

"I’ll say this on national television to the bosses at ESPN. We need to cherish the people that we have."

Stephen A. Smith Opens Up: Near-Death, Politics, the Truth About ESPN’s First Take, and Feuding With Jason Whitlock

"What folks are trying to manufacture and create to swell interest is what I've been doing for 30 years."

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

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