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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!"

K-Love Acquires WZBA Baltimore, Ending 26-Year Classic Rock Bay Brand

"This deal fills a significant gap in K-Love's national footprint"

French Open Finals Draw Lower Viewership Than Last Year’s Debut On TNT Sports

"TNT holds a 10-year, $650 million deal with Roland-Garros signed in 2025, making it the network's longest rights agreement."

Gregg Giannotti: Michael Kay Complained His Way Onto First Take

"So now that Mike and Chris were on there, Michael Kay's gotta be on First Take now?"

Stephen A. Smith Tells Critics To ‘Relax’ On His Hockey Comments

“I was having a good time, having fun. Gary Bettman is my friend. OK?"

Stephen A. Smith Says First Take Conversations Stick to ‘Football, Basketball, Baseball’

"The only thing I know about hockey is that the puck is black, and I love (NHL commissioner) Gary Bettman. That's my buddy."

Zach Bye: ‘It’s Not Okay’ That Kendrick Perkins Brought Race Into MVP Debate

"I am disappointed that this is where the conversation has gone. Because we're watching one of the great seasons ever and to blend in race with it I don't know what to do with that."

ESPN Gets Ratings Lift From Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion

Despite the Brady news, nearly all of ESPN's daytime lineup were down from its Wednesday levels in January.

Stephen A. Smith: I Don’t See Me Ever Reuniting With Skip Bayless

"I think both of us have moved beyond that and I don't see that happening."

Chris Russo: Never Thought I’d Have Much Impact on First Take

“I really haven’t had any adjustment getting used to the medium and the camera. Got to be a little more careful of what you say."

Stephen A. Smith: My Issues With Kyrie Irving Are Personal & He Knows Why

"You ain't worth my paper. So my attitude is even if I don't like your ass, I'm still gonna be fair."

Michael Irvin Removed From NFL Network Super Bowl Coverage

"I came into the lobby and I talked to somebody. I talked to this girl. I don’t know her, and I talked to her for about 45 seconds."

Jay Williams Tells Stephen A. Smith His Criticism Of Kyrie Irving ‘Seems Personal’

"You say I'm being sensitive and I don't know why, but you're the one that's very emotional right now."

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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!"

K-Love Acquires WZBA Baltimore, Ending 26-Year Classic Rock Bay Brand

"This deal fills a significant gap in K-Love's national footprint"

French Open Finals Draw Lower Viewership Than Last Year’s Debut On TNT Sports

"TNT holds a 10-year, $650 million deal with Roland-Garros signed in 2025, making it the network's longest rights agreement."

Stampede Social Unveils New DM Automation for Podcaster Host-Read Ad Attributions

"We built these features so a host can set up once and run forever, and so sponsors finally get click data instead of promo code guesses."