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Why Profanity Standards Are Due for Change in Sports Broadcasting

"The media landscape, audience, and definition of what is considered offensive or profane has changed. Yet broadcast radio and television remain bound by standards created for a media environment that no longer exists."

Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."

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.”

Stephen A. Smith: Skip Bayless Looks Out for a Lot of Black People in This Business

"I know people try to question his intent. I’m highlighting his results.” 

Jenny Taft: I’m Sad To See Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe Era of Undisputed End

"I think it’s a bummer to see a show that I really always believed in kind of end that way, but I know Shannon is going to be doing something incredible.”

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Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."

I’ve Been a Music Tourist for Years. I Just Didn’t Know What to Call It.

A couple of years ago, my family and I...