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840 KXNT Signs Off in Las Vegas

"The decision to cease operations on the 840 AM frequency is driven strictly by the fact KXNT's transmitter site is no longer available."

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains Why He “Definitely” Misses Being On WFAN

"You do miss it. You miss the day to day. You also miss at times not having a partner. Where me and Mike [Francesa] could bounce back and forth ideas."

Skyview Networks Names Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales

"Bringing Liz to Skyview is an investment not only in revenue growth, but also in the long-term strength of the relationships that will continue to drive our business forward.”

Dan Le Batard Questions Why Networks Hire More White Than Black Former NFL Players as Analysts

"I just wonder if you guys notice that the sport is disproportionately black, and the broadcasters that get hired are disproportionately white, and it's on purpose. I'm asking the question. It's to make it palatable to the broadest section of people."

Jay Williams Wonders ‘Where’s the Criticism For Amazon?’

"I don't hear any of that talk around Jeff Bezos and Amazon. I don't hear anybody talking about that. I hear everyone skewing their anger towards Kyrie."

Jason Whitlock: Stephen A. Smith Is ‘Feeling Himself’

Blaze TV host Jason Whitlock reacted Monday to Stephen A. Smith’s comments that he's underpaid compared to his male counterparts.

Stephen A. Smith Missing First Take After Second Bout With COVID

Last year, Smith tested positive for the virus and had mild symptoms before developing worsening symptoms that required hospitalization.

J.J. Redick Responds to ‘Worst Take in Sports History’ Criticism

"I'll vehemently disagree. One of the problems with aggregate media is a quote everybody uses out of context."

Chris Russo: ESPN Was Not Happy I Told Howard Stern My First Take Salary

“Somebody from ESPN sent a text to my agent with two words: ‘Not helpful.’"

Jeff Passan: ‘I’m Not Great’ On Hot Take Shows

"The way that my brain works, I can never sit here and say something definitive unless I feel like I have got some good evidence to back it up."

Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky Go Back-and-Forth Over Controversial Phrase

“Just from a politically correct standpoint, is it chinks or kinks in the armor?” Smith asked.

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Usually Get My Way’ With ESPN

"You come to me and you tell me that something is affecting the bottom line, I’m all ears. Because we’re in this together, and it’s a business relationship and I understand that. That doesn’t mean you own my thinking."

Keyshawn Johnson Relives Being On First Take Set For Michael Irvin Rant

“What I would say is Irvin had some great points. They might have gotten lost in the performance so to speak.”

JJ Redick Gets New Contract, New Role At ESPN

"The deal comes after Turner had expressed interest in luring him away from Bristol."

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Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains Why He “Definitely” Misses Being On WFAN

"You do miss it. You miss the day to day. You also miss at times not having a partner. Where me and Mike [Francesa] could bounce back and forth ideas."

Skyview Networks Names Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales

"Bringing Liz to Skyview is an investment not only in revenue growth, but also in the long-term strength of the relationships that will continue to drive our business forward.”

Dan Le Batard Questions Why Networks Hire More White Than Black Former NFL Players as Analysts

"I just wonder if you guys notice that the sport is disproportionately black, and the broadcasters that get hired are disproportionately white, and it's on purpose. I'm asking the question. It's to make it palatable to the broadest section of people."

Tim Kurkjian: Karl Ravech Belongs On ESPN’s Mount Rushmore

"To be in the Mount Rushmore on ESPN, I think is really impressive. I think [Ravech] in that four-man group."