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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."

Denver Nuggets Set To Debut Spanish-Language Broadcast on Mobile App

"This launch with the Denver Nuggets is more than a broadcast — it’s a commitment to meeting fans where they are and how they experience the game."

Emmanuel Acho: ‘Inside the NBA’ Speaks Truth Where NFL Pregame Shows Lie to You

"Inside the NBA, they speak the truth. They don’t care if they offend you. Football shows, they just sit there and lie to you. They want to be America’s best friend."

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Radio Six Years Later

"The COVID-19 pandemic ultimately served as a stress test for radio. Many positive developments emerged as broadcasters adapted and improvised."

Dan Le Batard: ‘Inside the NBA’ Is “Super Negative”

"What they have been doing for a while, as they've aged, has been negative. It's not a celebration of sports."

The NFL Owning Thanksgiving Eve Isn’t Greedy, It’s Smart Business

"Roger Goodell isn’t apologizing for wanting more — more games, more viewers, more revenue, more reach. Because as long as fans keep showing up, turning on the television, clicking the stream, and arguing about every call online, the NFL has no reason to slow down."

Carmichael Dave: Russell Westbrook Should Provide More Context Regarding Issues With Local Media

"This is a beaten down fan base, and this is a beaten down media. That's just a fact to life. This is the worst team in the NBA over the last 40 plus years."

NBA Reportedly Considering Centralizing Streaming Hub for Local Team Broadcasts

"Companies believed to be involved in early discussions include YouTube TV, DAZN, Amazon and ESPN."

‘Speakeasy’ Co-Host Kieran Hickey-Semple Blasts Stephen A. Smith For New Orleans Pelicans Popularity Comments

"I don’t want to hear s**t else you’ve got to say. You’re a 58-year-old having a popularity contest with 19, 20, 21-year-olds. You f***ing cornball."

Stephen A. Smith Blasts New Orleans Pelicans’ Social Team Over Video Posted Following Commentary About Zion Williamson

"You want notoriety, you want publicity. You want to be noticed. Damn it, half the world forget you have a basketball team. That’s how bad y’all have been."

Why NBC Sports’ Nostalgia Broadcasts Are Roadmaps for Others To Replicate

"The industry spends so much time chasing what’s next — new platforms, new angles, new metrics — that it sometimes forgets what worked. A well-timed throwback isn’t regression. It’s perspective."

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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."

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."