"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."
"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."
Instead of national outlets grooming their next star internally, they’re scouring the internet for creators who have already proven they can generate an audience.
"In-person gatherings, I think -- particularly as we're all more and more isolated in the digital age -- are actually something we should all prioritize."
"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."
"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."