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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

NBC Planning ‘Aggressive’ Bid for NBA Rights

NBC will pitch a package that includes some regular season games to air exclusively on Peacock, with playoff games airing on NBC's broadcast network.

Bob Iger: New NBA Rights Deal ‘A Priority’ for ESPN

"Not only is there a lot of volume, there's a lot of quality, and it would be a priority of ours to extend our deal with them."

3.72 Million Tune In To See LeBron James Break Scoring Record

Lakers star LeBron James surpassed the NBA's all-time scoring record on Tuesday night, and TNT benefitted from the milestone ratings wise. According to Sports Media...

Anatomy of an Analyst: Doris Burke

"Doris Burke has an ease about her. A quiet confidence if you will."

ABC Scores Most Watched NBA Saturday Primetime Game In 4 Years

"The game drew 3.7 million viewers."

JJ Redick: Being Pro-Player Is Not a Bias

"I want to support all players. I’m a fan of basketball."

NBA Media Rights Talks Expected To Begin In Summer

"Commissioner Adam Silver is said to be looking to make $75 billion for the upcoming deals."

NBA Christmas Ratings Up 5% on ESPN/ABC Simulcast

All five games were simulcast on ESPN and ABC, and the slate averaged nearly 4.3 million viewers for the day.

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.

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Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."