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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."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Matt Spiegel: NFL Scheduling Games on Christmas ‘Mean Spirited’ Towards NBA

"Do you think Adam Silver texted Roger Goodell when he saw this schedule at one point with a 'Really? You're doing this to me? Really?'"

The NFL Owns Christmas Now

With simply the sheer amount of dollars put into sports television rights, you can't concede any day. You can't just allow your competition to have a win.

Merloni, Fauria, & Mego: NBA Needs Flex Scheduling

"The NBA needs Lebron, but they should put in some more Sacramento Kings games."

Sports Talkers Podcast: Michael Grady, Bally Sports North

When it comes to the NBA, Michael Grady has a habit of replacing beloved local institutions. That comes with its own set of challenges...

Becky Hammon Joining ESPN as NBA Studio Anaylst

“It will be a lot of fun working alongside ESPN’s talented roster of broadcasters and having the opportunity to talk about the game that I love so much.”

NBA Planning Exclusive Streaming Package In Next Rights Deal

"We know our fans have come to expect us to deliver content through both traditional and emerging methods."

NBA Mandates Regional Sports Networks Send Announcers To Games

The NBA and its teams "felt that the quality of the telecasts suffered when announcers called games remotely".

Rob Parker: JJ Redick Shows New Media Is Code for Athletes Covering for Each Other

"It’s not about ripping people just to rip people. It’s about an honest take on the game."

Stephen A. Smith Alternate NBA Broadcast Coming To ESPN October 26

"Four editions of The NBA in Stephen A's World are on the schedule for 2022."

Sports Talkers Podcast: Justin Termine, SiriusXM

Justin Termine is the voice you hear on your drive home on SiriusXM's NBA Radio. He shares his story and his thoughts on the...

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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."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."