"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."
"I’m excited to lead iconic brands like HOT 97 and WBLS alongside La Luna, La Buena, and WMBC, and to work with a leadership team that is building something special."
"The program will be hosted by Lana Harris and Ronndell Smith, with Million Connally-Cooper serving as producer. HOT 97 News will be broadcast and streamed nationally across all HOT 97 TV and digital platforms."
"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."