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Mark Simone to Receive the Gold Standard in Broadcasting Award at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point...

How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

ESPN Colleagues Pay Tribute To Mike Breen in 100th NBA Finals Game

"Mike is an icon — the voice of an entire generation when it comes to NBA broadcasting."

Mike Breen: My Dream Was to Be a DJ at WPLJ

“I enjoyed being on the air and talking. So my initial thought was, ‘I’m going to be a disc jockey.’"

The Top 5 Bangs of Mike Breen’s Career

"Whether it comes in the playoffs or the regular season, it’s an unmistakable, yet simple way to convey the message that something extraordinary has just happened."

Mike Breen: ‘Bang’ Will Never Top Marv Albert’s ‘Yes!’

“I love the game so much and if it adds to an excitement of a moment, then I did my job."

Writers Strike Driving Advertisers to NBA, NHL Finals

"TV and cable networks have surpassed beer brands as the top buyers of ad time from the conference finals to now."

Jay Williams: ‘I’ve Been Forcing Nikola Jokic Into Conversation All Year’

"It is a problem but that’s why you have athletes in media trying to change the culture.”

Dan Le Batard: HBO Max ‘Going to Lose a Good Many People’ With Rebrand

"It doesn't just transfer over when you go to HBO Max, it says this isn't working anymore. This is closed forever. You've got to go somewhere else. Your Internet is not going to connect here."

ESPN Reportedly Preparing Direct-to-Consumer Launch

This new DTC plan, reportedly titled Project “Flagship,” will aim to transition the cable channel to be streamable.

David Zaslav: New TNT, NBA Deal Will ‘Look a Little Bit Different’

“I’m hopeful we get a deal done with the NBA."

Mark Jones Celebrates NBA Playoff Ratings by Mocking Critics

"Jones has never shied away from controversy when discussing race or politics online."

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ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

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