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Cumulus Media Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Extension

The company now has until October 30th to file a reorganization plan and until December 29th to solicit acceptances.

Mike Valenti: Ryan Clark Playing the Victim “Predictable” Following ESPN Departure

"He is a delusional, race baiting loser. He got got. He's doing exactly what we all knew he would do when he got let go. Play the victim, inject race into it, and then in a delusional maraschino cherry topper, act as if he is a Zion broadcaster of football."

WFAN Boomer Esiason Open To Weekly Appearance With Chris “Mad Dog” Russo On SiriusXM

"He probably felt since the announcement came down that Audacy is going to be on SiriusXM Radio, that he could, in some way, shape, or form, pull me into his web during football season. I never say no to anything."

Steve Smith Reportedly Joining ESPN In A Studio Analyst Capacity

"Steve Smith is just the latest NFL Network talent to be integrated into daily ESPN programming."

How Joe Fortenbaugh Turned a Passion For Wagering Into an Expanding ESPN Career

"From arriving in Las Vegas with nothing but ambition to stepping onto the grounds of Churchill Downs with a fresh perspective, Fortenbaugh's career has been built on preparation meeting opportunity."

NBC Posts Largest Kentucky Derby Audience Ever with 19.6 Million Viewers

"Final Nielsen numbers arrive Tuesday, so minor adjustments could follow."

John Fanta Added to NBC Sports’ Coverage of the Kentucky Debry

"It's been an amazing first year with NBC Sports and I'm excited and honored to be taking on another new challenge and heading to Churchill Downs."

NBC Sports To Air Kentucky Oaks in Primetime for First Time Ever in 2026

"We are excited to present the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time ever"

Mike Tirico Discusses Nut Allergy Reaction at Kentucky Derby

"I ate something that had a nut in it and had a nut allergy, causes your throat and your nose and all that stuff to kind of clog up and swell, and it affects your breathing a little bit."

Kentucky Derby Averages 17.7 Million Viewers on NBC, Peacock

Peacock registered the largest streaming audience for a horse racing event in the history of NBC Sports, accruing an average minute audience of 959,000 viewers.

How 840 WHAS Turns The Kentucky Derby Into News/Talk Radio Content

"You really have to tell spectacular stories and enjoy doing the event."

NBC, Peacock Records Most-Watched Kentucky Derby Since 1989; Extends Media Rights Agreement with Churchill Downs

"Telling the rich stories surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May is part of the fabric of NBC Sports, and we are thrilled to continue that tradition with Churchill Downs."

Eddie Olczyk is Jacked Up For the Stanley Cup

“Pucks and ponies are a big part of my life, and I’m very passionate about it."

Kentucky Derby Most Watched Sporting Event Since Super Bowl

"While these ratings may have been among the best compared to other television programs, it is a disappointing figure when compared to previous iterations of the Kentucky Derby."

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Mike Valenti: Ryan Clark Playing the Victim “Predictable” Following ESPN Departure

"He is a delusional, race baiting loser. He got got. He's doing exactly what we all knew he would do when he got let go. Play the victim, inject race into it, and then in a delusional maraschino cherry topper, act as if he is a Zion broadcaster of football."

WFAN Boomer Esiason Open To Weekly Appearance With Chris “Mad Dog” Russo On SiriusXM

"He probably felt since the announcement came down that Audacy is going to be on SiriusXM Radio, that he could, in some way, shape, or form, pull me into his web during football season. I never say no to anything."

Steve Smith Reportedly Joining ESPN In A Studio Analyst Capacity

"Steve Smith is just the latest NFL Network talent to be integrated into daily ESPN programming."

WNBA Viewership Up Double Digits Halfway Through 2026 Season

"League-wide viewership has risen 12% year over year, averaging 742,000 viewers per game across all partners. More than 73 million people have watched WNBA games this season, a record at the All-Star break."