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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."

Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews Get Heated Over Ime Udoka Coverage

“Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, I listened to you,” Smith interjected, "you’re the one telling me to stop on my show. It ain’t happening.”

Dan Le Batard Show: If Stephen A. Smith Was President He’d Do First Take from the White House

"Because if I vote for Stephen A. and obviously everyone would vote for Stephen A. and Stephen A. becomes president, then what happens to First Take?"

Marcus Spears: Arguing With Stephen A. Smith Like Arguing With Family

“Being on First Take with Stephen A just reminds me of what I did with my dad, uncles, family members, and best friends"

Michael Irvin Inks Extension With NFL Network

Irvin has been with NFL Network since 2009. He'll continue his work on NFL GameDay Morning and make regular appearances on NFL Total Access.

Stephen A. Smith Launches New Podcast with Audacy

"I love news. I love entertainment. Above all else, I love attaching myself to, and touching on, things that are percolating in the minds of the masses — with no inhibitions,” said Stephen A. Smith.

Jim Rome Knew Stephen A. Smith Was Different First Time They Met

"I knew this was an exceptionally talented dude. I knew this was a guy with wild, crazy energy. I fell in love with the guy.”

Stephen A. Smith To Paul Finebaum: I’d Strongly Consider Running for President

"If I thought that I could win, yeah," Smith said.

Keyshawn Johnson Impersonates Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on ESPN Radio, First Take Re-Airs It

Keyshawn Johnson dipped into his bag of impressions for at least one session talking about the Yankees. There he impersonated Chris "Mad Dog" Russo...

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Had To Wait Until My Mother Passed to Write My Book’

“I’ve never ran before, so there was no way I was going to start with this book.”

Paul Finebaum: If I Saw Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Again, I Was Going To Go Crazy

"I don’t like that guy on my screen! I want Stephen A. Smith on this show every day.”

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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."

Locked On Podcast Network Launches New Short-Form Video Format On Social

"We're building a new creator network for today's sports fans using a new media model."