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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Harry Teinowitz Remembered as “An Idea Guy” and “Comedian” by Former Teammates Carmen DeFalco, John Jurkovic

"Harry was an actor. He was a comedian. He was a writer. He did do a lot. He tried a lot. He was never afraid to try things, ever."

ESPN Chicago Host Harry Teinowitz Passes Away at 64: Chicago Sports Media Reacts

Teinowitz was a staple of the wildly popular Mac, Jurko, and Harry on ESPN Chicago, drawing massive ratings and notoriety from around the country as a co-host of the “Afternoon Saloon.”

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Midday Shows

"A total of 37 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Midday Shows category."

Carmen & Jurko: NFL Will Go to ‘Some Podunk Channel’ If They Get $1 Billion

“This is all because Jeff Bezos probably went running to Roger Goodell bitching and complaining about his slate of Thursday night games last year."

John Jurkovich: Why Would Bears Fans Care About What Kevin Warren Did With TV Deal?

"At what point do you think Kevin Warren was like, 'You know what, I gotta get the H outta here when I can.' And when the Bears opportunity probably presented itself he was like, 'Thank God!'"

The Afternoon Saloon To Reunite For ESPN 1000 25th Anniversary Show

"When you think about 25 years at ESPN 1000 you couldn’t celebrate anything without celebrating Mac, Jurko and Harry because they’re the foundation this great radio station was built upon."

670 The Score Wins Summer Book, ESPN 1000 Makes Progress

"Parkins and Spiegel held one advantage for the book over other shows, they finished #1 in afternoons among non-Hispanic stations."

Chicago’s 670 The Score Rolls to 2021 Spring Ratings Victory

"Similar to the winter book, 670 The Score led the way among local sports radio brands. The station ranked 4th in weekday prime with a 4.7 and 5th for the full week with a 4.1."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Midday Sports Radio Shows of 2020

"As voted on by 51 radio industry executives and program directors, Barrett Sports Media presents the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2020."

ESPN 1000 Produces Strong Winter Ratings Book

Sharing a ratings story that involves two great sports stations in a major market where audiences are passionate for the format is a lot of...

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."