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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.

Molly Qerim Is The Driver That First Take Needs

"Qerim is more than a talk show host, she is a listening show host."

Jason Whitlock: Everything Stephen A. Smith Says is a Negotiating Tactic

"He's looking for $25 mil a year. Wonder if Fox Sports (in conjunction with Fox News) would give it to him?"

Brian Windhorst: Viral Utah Moment Inspired By Not Reporting Kawhi Leonard to Clippers

"I did a hit where I referenced, I came right up against it, but I stopped short. I always kind of regretted that."

Domonique Foxworth: ‘You’re a Garbage Coach’ If Hard Knocks Distracts Team

"It's just gonna be five or ten extra cameras. It's not that challenging."

Chris Russo Blasts ESPN For Talking About Damian Lillard ‘Every Five Minutes’

“I don’t want to read another story; another podcast – listen to another GM or another ESPN reporter breaking down where Lillard’s going to play next year. Move on!”

JJ Redick Video Leads Stephen A. Smith to Vow Revenge

"I’m going to get you for this. I’m going to wait, [but] I’m going to get you for this one.”

Mark Schlereth: Stephen A. Smith Knows He’s a Superstar

“I know Stephen A. well enough to know that – yes, he doesn’t think he’s a superstar; he knows he’s a superstar."

Stephen A. Smith: Chris Russo’s Career Doesn’t Say ‘Satisfaction’

“I don't see anything that says satisfaction. 'I'm just going to stay in this one situation and I'm going to be fine with that.' I see mobility. I see progression. I see vertical movement."

Shannon Sharpe: ‘I’ll Be Back on TV Soon’

"This isn't the first hint Shannon Sharpe has dropped about his future."

Rich Shertenlieb: Stephen A. Smith Too Big for Disney

“He’s talking [for] 12 hours a day. He’s making statements like, ‘I like breasts,’ on a regular basis.”

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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!"