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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Audacy Partnering with SiriusXM to Bring Sports, News, Talk Stations to Satellite Radio

The rollout begins Tuesday, September 1.

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Mark Madden: Sports Media Is Being ‘Burned to the Ground’

"It’s hard to accept that it’s not likely to change. Every meathead who once wore cleats, sneakers or skates has a podcast (or will). It is becoming the rule, not the exception"

David Samson: Stephen A. Smith is a Product of ESPN ‘Doubling Down’ on Nonsense

"Why do you think ESPN keeps doubling down on personalities who just yell into the microphone about nonsense with no knowledge of anything?"

Lisa Salters Returning to NBA Finals Broadcast on ABC After Three-Game Absence

Jorge Sedano had been filling in for Salters in her absence.

David Haugh: NBA, NHL ‘Missed Opportunity’ to Air Championship Games on Father’s Day

"You have a built-in audience already on their couches from the U.S. Open that took forever – took forever – and went into the night, and then you’re right there."

Viewership of Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals Game 3 Down 20% Year-Over-Year

Across the first three games of the series, the NBA Finals is averaging 8.95 million viewers, representative of a 23% year-over-year diminution.

Nick Wright Questions Why Is There Gatekeeping on Who Can Talk NBA

"Bad basketball takes know no country, and good basketball takes know no country either"

The NBA Finals Silence Is Golden For Sports Fans

"We all should be thankful that—if only for this NBA Finals—sports are back... to just being sports"

Mike Breen: ‘It’s Hard to Fall Asleep’ After Thrilling NBA Finals Game

"It’s just you’re so wound up, especially when you see a game that good."

Anthony Lima: NBA Viewership Down Due to Super Team Era Ending

"These teams don't have five hall of famers on it as we sit today. It's just not going to be as much talent. You're never going to associate any of these finals' teams with those teams"

Stephen A. Smith: Tyrese Haliburton Should “Focus on the Damn Finals”

"Focus on the damn finals. You ain't win it yet. You still got two to go"

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Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."