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Zelus Media Sells Phoenix Hot AC Station for $1.5M

"This sale appears to be about portfolio optimization, not retreat."

Brady Leaves SiriusXM Pulse For Hits 1 Afternoons

"Super excited to start connecting with you there and begin this new chapter of saying random things in-between songs."

Mike Greenberg: Mike Golic Is the “Most Important Person in the History of ESPN Radio”

"He was there before I got there, and he was there after I left. So, it only makes sense. So I think it's great."

Portland Trail Blazers Cut Broadcasters Michael Holton, Neil Everett, Jamie Hudson Among Others

"According to Forbes, four broadcasters are gone: TV analyst Michael Holton, statistician Tom Haberstroh, host Neil Everett, and host Jamie Hudson. Also, TV play by play voice Kevin Calabro tells The Oregonian that he's decided to step away from his role."

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred: Goal Is Focusing on Long Haul With TV Rights Deals

"When we go to the market in 2028 with all of our rights, a principal concern will be to narrow the number of places that people need to go, and to eliminate blackouts. The reach and discoverability for our fans, I'm 100% committed to making better in 2028"

FOX Sports Secures Domestic Broadcast Rights to 2026 World Baseball Classic

"Following the tournament’s widespread excitement and unforgettable finish from 2023, we’re honored to once again deliver this premier event to fans across the country"

ESPN Viewership for MLB Wild Card Round Sets New Records

"Across 11 games, ESPN networks averaged 4,625,000 viewers, marking the most-watched Wild Card Series under the current format and a 64 percent increase from last year"

Baseball Postseason Broadcasts Are in Need of Fresh Voices for a New Generation

"The game has incredible stories to tell, yet the voices telling them are largely the same ones we’ve heard for years"

Netflix Reportedly Set To Carry MLB Opening Day Game Between New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants

"The move is part of a reported three-year rights package between MLB and Netflix that is expected to be announced in the coming weeks"

Sunday Night Baseball Deserved a Better Send off on ESPN

"Most talent in media don’t get the goodbye show, but ESPN had an opportunity to draw in audiences for a final send-off"

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro: We’ve Made Good Progress on New MLB Rights Agreement Discussions

"I would say since then, we've made good progress. I don't want to go farther than that, but we've certainly made good progress with Rob and his team"

WFAN Adds Jomboy Media Programming to Weekend Lineup

"WFAN and Jomboy Media both are committed to bringing Yankees fans the most relevant and engaging content of their favorite team whenever and wherever they want to consume it"

NBCUniversal Close To Three-Year Deal With MLB for Reportedly Near $600 Million

"The NBCUniversal deal would bring baseball back to NBC on Sunday nights during the summer, a slot where the network does not already carry NFL or NBA games"

MLB Close To Finalizing Broadcast Rights for Near-Term With Apple Reportedly Out

"These talks reportedly involve NBC/Peacock, ESPN, Netflix and Apple—with Apple poised to exit the MLB broadcasting arena entirely"

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Brady Leaves SiriusXM Pulse For Hits 1 Afternoons

"Super excited to start connecting with you there and begin this new chapter of saying random things in-between songs."

Mike Greenberg: Mike Golic Is the “Most Important Person in the History of ESPN Radio”

"He was there before I got there, and he was there after I left. So, it only makes sense. So I think it's great."

Portland Trail Blazers Cut Broadcasters Michael Holton, Neil Everett, Jamie Hudson Among Others

"According to Forbes, four broadcasters are gone: TV analyst Michael Holton, statistician Tom Haberstroh, host Neil Everett, and host Jamie Hudson. Also, TV play by play voice Kevin Calabro tells The Oregonian that he's decided to step away from his role."

Clarissa Ward Signs Short-Term CNN Extension Over Concerns About Paramount Skydance Ownership

Ward chose a shorter commitment because she's reportedly concerned about the network's editorial future if Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.