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NAB President Curtis LeGeyt: Congress Must “Reaffirm The Scope” Of Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 With All Leagues

"We're not here to scrutinize the NFL's business practices. We're here to affirm that if they want to take advantage of an antitrust exemption granted to them by this body, that there are certain public interest obligations that went along with that."

Christy Brittain Joins 96.1 BBB Raleigh as New Afternoon Host

"Radio has always been about companionship and community, and I look forward to spending afternoons with the incredible people of the Triangle."

Chad ‘Chumley’ Kerch Joins WQIK Jacksonville Country Morning Show

"I'm honored to add my voice to a team Jacksonville already loves."

NFL Executive: League Declined Invite To Hearing On Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 Over “Balance” Of Witnesses

"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."

ESPN Launching New Statcast Alternate MLB Broadcast

"In terms of the topics and depth of conversation about the game, it’s kind of a strong divergence from the casual personality-driven approach.”

Listeners Are Heavily Interested in Major League Baseball on the Radio

Over 40% of teams have a double-digit 6+ share, about 50% do a five share or better 6+ and just under half of the teams deliver 50,000 listeners per average game.

2024 MLB All-Star Game Averages 7.6 Million Viewers on FOX Platforms

The 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game attained a rise in year-over-year viewership, averaging 7.6 million viewers across FOX platforms. On the FOX Television...

Viewership for 2024 MLB Draft, Home Run Derby Move in Opposite Directions

The Major League Baseball Draft drew its second-best audience on record this past Sunday night, eliciting an average of 863,000 viewers across ESPN and...

Pete Macheska and FOX Sports Will Hit a Milestone at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game

"It’s not like the All-Star Game that we watched when I was a kid where Willie Mays played nine innings or eight innings.”

FOX Sports Announces 2024 MLB All-Star Game Coverage Plans

FOX Sports is broadcasting the MLB All-Star Game for the 25th time in network history and revealed a robust commentary lineup across its platforms.

Todd Frazier Joining ESPN Home Run Derby Broadcast

"These guys have taught me a lot, and now the culmination of me announcing the Home Run Derby, I pinch myself every day."

Greg Amsinger is Thinking Like a Producer on MLB Network

"My role will change to make sure the show stays at a certain level, but I have immense respect for all of these guys."

MLB Putting Microphones on Players Brings Very Little Value to Broadcasts

Right now, baseball’s primary fan issue is its paltry offensive output, not how many words its players speak during live broadcasts.

Andy Johnson: MLB ‘Missed Opportunity’ on Fourth of July Holiday

"It’s the Fourth of July, we’re celebrating America; there’s nothing more American than baseball,’ and it felt like a missed opportunity.”

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Christy Brittain Joins 96.1 BBB Raleigh as New Afternoon Host

"Radio has always been about companionship and community, and I look forward to spending afternoons with the incredible people of the Triangle."

Chad ‘Chumley’ Kerch Joins WQIK Jacksonville Country Morning Show

"I'm honored to add my voice to a team Jacksonville already loves."

NFL Executive: League Declined Invite To Hearing On Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 Over “Balance” Of Witnesses

"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."

Former RAB Executive Vice President George Hyde Dies

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) is mourning one of...