"I'm gonna say it, and this is not offensive. We created what the podcast world is now. Because the way we behaved allowed people to have more of a freedom of speech."
"For years, Green has been viewed as the natural successor to Barkley. The next voice, personality, or the next era. Championships, edge, and a willingness to say what others won’t. On paper, it makes sense. But sitting in that chair isn’t about resume."
"Make no mistake—this was no random signing. This was a strategic first shot. The Empire didn’t start with Barkley’s blaster or Shaq’s starship. They started with The Jet—the pilot"
"For your ears, it was as if nothing changed. For your eyes, the difference was in those four bright letters—a new chapter for the best studio show in sports history"
"With the debut last night filled with moments making jokes of the network, ESPN embraced the first program and all it's hilarity to show it stands by it's stance made all summer"
"Regular-season TV revenue grew 6% to $4.2 billion. Postseason growth was even steeper, as the NFL’s 13-game January/February slate generated $1.62 billion in total sales, an 8.5% gain that works out to an additional $127 million."