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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."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘My Fault’ That Audience Picked up on Tension with Max Kellerman

"I didn’t want to go from No. 1 to No. 2. when Skip left. I wasn’t having that. That shit wasn’t gonna happen.”

Chris Russo Shocked to Learn He Wouldn’t Interview Roger Goodell on ‘First Take’

"That’s a kick in the you know what right there."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Report & I Have Sources All Over the Place’

“There's a track record. Go look it up. Google me if you have to."

Skip Bayless: Stephen A. Smith ‘Revises History’ About Early Days of First Take

"When he revises history about early First Take, I am going to respond."

Pat McAfee to Appear on First Take Every Tuesday

"Smith has not been shy about praising Pat McAfee, even before McAfee signed on with ESPN."

Stephen A. Smith to Dan Le Batard: ‘You Do Seem to be a Bit Sanctimonious’

"I've known you for 30 years. You are a brilliant brother. And you are incredibly conscientious and caring and compassionate. But you're also self-righteous."

Molly Qerim on Hard Knocks: ‘You Can’t Change Who You Are’ In Front of Cameras

The series deliberately tries to stay in the background, merely documenting the everyday action.

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Didn’t Want Industry to Wonder What Shannon Sharpe Did Wrong’

"This is a brother that I think has done a lot of good work on television that has helped our community. As a result, it’s incumbent upon me because of the perch I sit on to let them know he’s wanted.”

Dan Le Batard: New Undisputed Cast ‘Taking Skip Bayless’ Show’

"They’re all good by themselves, and let’s see if we make a giant explosion."

First Take Sees 13 Straight Months of Viewership Growth

The program averaged 391,000 viewers and became its most-watched month of August since 2017.

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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."