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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.

Anthony Lima: NBA Ratings Have Become Political Talking Points

“I always laugh when people kind of rub people's faces in the low ratings, like 'Here you go. You guys watch something that wasn't as watched as something last year.' Cool. You got me.”

Colin Cowherd: It’s Not Disrespectful For Media To Not Trust Young Teams

"It's not disrespectful to respect history."

Keyshawn Johnson: ‘Prominent LA Gang Members Not Happy With Ja Morant’

"Those are the sort of things that I worry about because you’re aligning yourself in a position that you know nothing about at all whatsoever – zero about."

Stephen A. Smith: I Cannot Be Objective About Knicks or Yankees

“That doesn’t stop me from giving my analysis and breaking down what I see, but it hits me personally because even the great Spike Lee, there’s no one on this planet that roots for the New York Knicks more than me.”

Joel Embiid Credits Inside The NBA For Driving MVP Win

“You guys were all on me about, ‘I’ve got to be dominant.' To this day, I still remember that conversation and that helped a lot and that changed a lot when it came to the way I went about my business, so thank you.”

Mike Gorman Volunteers To Appear On 98.5 The Sports Hub

“Mike did not have to be on today. He never has to be on. He volunteered to be on because he’s just that kind of guy.”

Round 1 of NBA Playoffs on ABC/ESPN Sets Viewership Records

"The NBA enjoyed tremendous digital success too with its app and social media platforms amassing a total of 2.6 billion views, 46% higher than last year’s total."

Opening Weekend of NBA Playoffs Score Best Ratings Since 2011

"Game 1 of the Kings/Warriors series averaged 6.26 million on Saturday night. The broadcast peaked at 7.56 million from 11-11:15 p.m. eastern. It placed third as the most-watched series opener in the last 20 years."

More Than 12 Million Watch Eastern Conference Finals Game 7

"The NBA has enjoyed a rating surge all season. Each round of the playoffs is seeing its largest audience in years."

Warriors Fans Throw Objects At Charles Barkley On Inside the NBA Set

"Barkley yelled back at the crowd but never actually left the set."

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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."