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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

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.”

Adam Silver, Nick Saban Welcome Stephen A. Smith Back to ESPN

"While he spent most of the day on a boat alongside Molly Qerim and Michael Irvin, Smith did receive his fair share of ribbing."

ESPN Announces The Return of Stephen A. Smith to First Take

ESPN announced Smith will be returning to First Take on Monday, August 15th.

Ryan Clark, Mad Dog Get Into Heated Argument on ‘First Take’

"Mad Dog, stop screaming at me now, bro. For the last time, you're gonna stop screaming at me," Clark interrupted.

First Take Celebrates Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s Induction Into Radio Hall of Fame

"You're gonna make me cry! Now go to a break or something," Russo said.

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."