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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."

Michael Kay: I Would Have Fired Tony Dungy for Not Discussing Hall of Fame Vote on NBC Sports

"If I’m NBC, I fire him on the spot. We’re paying you whatever amount of money we’re paying you. You are discussing it."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 42 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Michael Kay: ESPN Knew Abella Danger Was in the Stands at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game

"Nothing against Abella Danger. She's a pretty girl, but she's not a girl that the director is just gonna find her without knowing who she is."

Peter Rosenberg Mocks Coverage of Potential Beef With Michael Kay on ESPN New York

"With all due respect, they got a lot of inches to fill. Okay, you guys were bored today."

ESPN New York’s Michael Kay Pushes Back on “Strong” Criticism of Sports Journalists by Pat McAfee

"People want to do their job and ask why you went for it on fourth-and-two. That means they shouldn’t be taken seriously? So it's all supposed to be rah, rah. Hey, great! Wear my Jaguars gear? No, I don't agree with it."

Don La Greca Signs Multi-Year Extension With ESPN New York

"When I was growing up, I wanted to do play-by-play and host a show."

Don LaGreca Is Living a Dream With the New Jersey Devils With His ESPN New York Future Unknown

"My contract is up at the end of the year. I have seven-year-old twins, so right now every decision I make is based on what’s best for my family"

Toast to 10: Sports Radio Reflects On The Impact Of Barrett Media

"Barrett Media continues to be the leading industry brand covering sports radio and the personalities that encompass the format"

YES Network Earns Record Viewership for Yankees Opening Weekend

"Yankees fans flocked to the YES Network, consuming more than 152 million minutes of Yankees game action over the network’s first two telecasts of the 2025 regular season."

YES Network CEO Defends Network Standoff With Comcast During Yankees-Brewers Telecast

"This is exactly the bullying tactic Comcast used against MSG Networks a few years ago, which resulted in MSG being dropped by Comcast.”

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

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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."