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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Audio appears to be on the chopping block as ESPN continues its first round of layoffs."

ESPN Layoffs Begin With Behind-the-Scenes Staff

Barrett Sports Media will continue updating this story as more details become available.

ESPN Expected To Ask Some Talent To Choose Between Pay Cut or Layoff

"People are going to have decisions to make on that. They might end up just leaving and getting paid their full contract."

Disney Will Pay Billions For The NBA While People Get Laid Off And That’s OK

"There very well could be a PR hit of some sort, but Disney is, at its core, a content company. The NBA is some of ESPN’s and ABC’s best sports content."

NPR Staff Confront CEO Over Diversity & Layoffs

"In February, Lansing had broken the news to NPR staff that the network would have to cut most vacant positions and lay off around 10% of its current staff due to a "sharp decline" in advertisement revenues."

NFL Network Cuts Continue With Willie McGinest

"McGinest is currently in the middle of a lawsuit resulting from an incident in a LA-area restaurant in December."

ESPN Employees Brace For Major Layoffs

"According to Front Office Sports, 700 jobs have been cut, including those of anchors, reporters and analysts, since 2015."

Dan Le Batard: What is the Market for Sports Journalism if Sports Illustrated is Dead?

"What is your market if people aren't clamoring for it?"

NBC News Union Workers Walk Out To Protest Layoffs

"We’re here, and they have a legal obligation to bargain with us before they make changes to our workplace."

Vox Media Layoffs Hit SB Nation Hard

"Not only are many writers and podcasters out, Awful Announcing reports that SB Nation's coverage of hockey and soccer have taken major hits."

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."