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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.

2026 NBA Finals Scheduled Release With No Games On Sundays

"The 2026 NBA Finals will feature no games on a Sunday. That distinction has not occurred since 1970, even in years when the league navigated unusual circumstances."

Disney, ESPN Announce Second ‘Dunk the Halls’ Animated NBA Game on Christmas Day

"The collaboration again leans on Sony’s Beyond Sports technology, which transforms live player tracking data into a fully animated NBA game in real time"

Mike Breen: NBA Making a “Mistake” With No Playoff Games on Regional Sports Networks

"We have to be careful not to lose the RSNs because, for fans, that’s your connection to the team"

ESPN Unveils Opening Week, Christmas Day NBA Schedule

"Now entering its 24th straight season as an NBA broadcast partner, ESPN remains the exclusive home for the league’s biggest moments — including the NBA Finals on ABC"

How Jorge Sedano Met the Moment During the NBA Finals

"You do this because you want to do the work at the highest level"

Colin Cowherd: NBA Finals Broadcast Lacks Chemistry

"It's not the people, it's the chemistry"

Stephen A. Smith: Critics of Viral Solitaire Moment Can “Kiss My A**”

"I work too damn hard, too long, too many hours to be worried about what people think I’m doing for 30 seconds"

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"

NBA Countdown Is Meeting the Moment of the NBA Finals

"The Pacers and Thunder may come from small markets, but ABC is providing big-time talent."

NBA Viewership Up Double Digits From Last Year on ABC Network

"The 24-game average viewership on the network has reached 2,683,000 viewers, which is an increase from 2,436,000 average viewers at this point last year"

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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."