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ESPN Radio Debuts ‘The Golics’ Beginning Monday August 3

"Reuniting with the Mikes Golic was a tremendous opportunity for our audience. They've been building chemistry together since 1989, and it's a joy to bring their peerless partnership back to ESPN."

FOX Sports Reportedly Taking FIFA World Cup Studio Show on the Road for Final Two Weeks of Tournament

"The top studio team — Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Alexi Lalas — has operated primarily from L.A. through the group stage."

New Jersey 101.5 Adding Lou Russo, Michele Pilenza to Daily Lineup

"This lineup brings together some of the strongest personalities in the state and reinforces New Jersey 101.5’s role as the place where New Jersey comes together every day.”

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest to Simulcast on ABC as Part of Disney Celebrates America Marathon

"There is no event on the calendar that better captures the spirit of America than the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. There is nowhere I would rather be than the corner of Surf and Stillwell on our nation’s 250th anniversary."

The NFL Signals Their Future Plans by Placing Bears/Packers on Prime Video

"Networks should take notice. Timing is everything, and the NFL is already signaling its playbook for the next wave of agreements."

Jason Benetti Reportedly the Leading Candidate for NBC Sports Lead MLB Play-By-Play Role

"Benetti, currently a versatile voice at FOX Sports, has previously called MLB games for NBC’s Peacock streaming service on Sunday mornings."

James Brown, Adrian Wojnarowski, Greg Gumbel, Sid Hartman Elected To NSMA Hall Of Fame

"The selections were determined by NSMA members during final December balloting."

ESPN Going Direct-To-Consumer Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 TV Sports Stories of 2025

"Many stories captured headlines, but ESPN's decision to go direct-to-consumer easily topped the list as the most important sports television story of 2025."

NBC Sports Names SportsDesk Reporters for Upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games

"NBCUniversal, which holds U.S. media rights through 2036, will broadcast the Winter Games on NBC and Peacock, with the Paralympics scheduled for March 6-15, 2026."

Snoop Dogg To Serve As Special NBA Analyst January 5 On NBC Sports

"Snoop Dogg will participate in pregame meetings and watch the first half from courtside before donning a headset to call the second half."

The Overlooked Case for the NBA Cup and Its Long-Term Value

"The NBA isn’t chasing nostalgia. It’s chasing habits. The NBA Cup isn’t just a concept — it’s a sellable property"

NBC Sports Announces Full ‘Gold Zone’ Broadcast Team for 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

"A Winter Games brings with it new challenges, but that presents opportunities to try some new things while still embracing what viewers enjoyed"

Rebecca Lowe Named Daytime Host for NBC Sports’ Coverage of 2026 Winter Olympics

"Rebecca is a natural in our daytime window as she seamlessly transitions live from sport to sport while incorporating analysts and conducting entertaining interviews"

NBC Sports President Hopes for More Appearances by Michael Jordan

"Certainly it's been positive for us, and [he’s been able] to sit down with Mike Tirico and talk about various topics that interest him. It's been fantastic"

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FOX Sports Reportedly Taking FIFA World Cup Studio Show on the Road for Final Two Weeks of Tournament

"The top studio team — Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Alexi Lalas — has operated primarily from L.A. through the group stage."

New Jersey 101.5 Adding Lou Russo, Michele Pilenza to Daily Lineup

"This lineup brings together some of the strongest personalities in the state and reinforces New Jersey 101.5’s role as the place where New Jersey comes together every day.”

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest to Simulcast on ABC as Part of Disney Celebrates America Marathon

"There is no event on the calendar that better captures the spirit of America than the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. There is nowhere I would rather be than the corner of Surf and Stillwell on our nation’s 250th anniversary."

Compass Media Networks Names Carter Alvord Associate Director of Affiliate Sales

"It is an honor to join Compass Media Networks, and I am thrilled to work shoulder to shoulder with Rob Blum and the rest of the affiliate sales team to super serve our affiliates and content partners.”