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Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

MLB Streaming Rights Reportedly Facing Focus From Federal Antitrust Agency

"You could make the argument that there’s other sports leagues out there that are potentially pushing the limits of the Sports Broadcasting Act even further than what the NFL has."

Netflix’ Bela Bajaria: Strategy for Live Sports Still Evolving

"To actually do something live and say, ‘This is the time we want you to watch something,’ is just a different strategy."

Tricia Whitaker’s Career Shift To Apple TV Mirrors MLB’s Streaming Revolution

"I understand there’s narratives about where to watch the game, but that’s the industry right now whether people like it or not."

David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”

"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."

PHLY Announces New Weekday Program Featuring Anthony Gargano

"It’s a celebration of the grit, passion, and pride that defines this city and its fans."

ESPN’s Jeff Passan Launching New Podcast with Omaha Productions

"Baseball is having a moment, and we’re trying to make a show worthy of it."

MLB Announces New YouTube Programming Aimed To Bring Kids Closer to the Game

"By creating content specifically designed for kids on a platform where they are already watching, we hope to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of baseball."

Main Street Sports Group Reportedly Shutting Down This Month

"With their current agreements dissolving, those organizations are now free to explore new local media rights deals beginning next season."

How Baseball’s ABS System Is Creating the Drama and Excitement the Sport Needs

"Right now, baseball has something it’s been missing for years: a nightly reason to watch—not just for outcomes, but for moments. Because suddenly, any pitch can flip a game."

Netflix Reveals MLB Opening Night Viewership Figures

"According to Nielsen Big Data + Panel, the game delivered an average minute audience of 3 million U.S. viewers in Live+Same Day viewing."

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iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."