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Mike Couchman Named Chief Programming Officer Pillar

"His experience, programming expertise, heart, and vision align with our mission."

Chase Daniel Joins Bussin’ With The Boys For Sunday Evening NFL Podcast

"Every Sunday, we’re breaking down the biggest games, quarterbacks, storylines, and moments from around the league giving you a former QB’s perspective on everything that happened that weekend."

Samantha Blake Exits 103.5 The Arrow Morning Show After Six Years

Samantha Blake exits 103.5 The Arrow/KRSP morning show. The...

Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

How Shae Cornette Is Finding Her Voice Ushering in a New Era of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

"Hosting a premiere show on ESPN of course was a goal of mine. But did I think that First Take would come available, and I’d be first in line? I didn’t know anything. It just sort of worked out that way."

Marcellus Wiley: Ryan Clark “A Full Blown Mess”After Questioning Cam Newton’s Loyalty With Stephen A. Smith

"He let Stephen A [Smith] lead him into this, and he ain't got nothing to do with this."

Cam Newton Responds to Ryan Clark’s Loyalty Comments: “Don’t Micromanage Me”

"In this world of content, there’s no such thing as loyalty."

Jason Whitlock: Cam Newton Wants To Be The Next Pat McAfee

"He has hatched a plan. He sees which way the wind is blowing, and actually choosing to be bold and different and unique."

Courtney Cronin Is Proving She’s Ready for Prime Time at ESPN

"She is prime time and then some, creating engaging television on every show and assignment. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this exceptional sports personality who has truly arrived."

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on MLB “Taking” Marquee Games From Local Networks: “It’s Not Right”

"You leave all the garbage to YES Network and SNY, and then you take the marquee games Friday night on Apple TV?"

Bomani Jones Amazed How Many People Care About Sports Media Beef

"I can name people that make a living talking about me."

Ryan Clark Questions Cam Newton’s Loyalty With Stephen A. Smith Following Jason Whitlock Interview

"That’s not G at all. Loyalty is at a minimum these days."

Stephen A. Smith Responds to Jason Whitlock: “You Lost, Bro”

"In this profession, I have whipped your a**. You can’t touch me, bro. There’s levels to this."

The Campaign Stephen A. Smith Never Ran May Be His Biggest Win Yet

"If the idea of running for president was never serious, the whole exercise says less about politics and more about the media environment we now live in — one where even the possibility of a campaign can become just another tool for building a brand."

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