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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.

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."

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."

CBS Sports’ Matt Ryan Expected To Be Hired As Atlanta Falcons President Of Football Operations

"The leader in this new role will set the vision and identity for our team."

Prime Video Viewership Sets Platform’s Record for Most Watched Thursday Night NFL Season Ever

"The 2025 season posted gains across all major adult demographics under 55, including viewers ages 18–34, 18–49, and 25–54."

NFL Viewership Easily Eclipses NBA Viewership on Christmas Day

"Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL doubleheader delivered record-setting results, highlighted by the Detroit Lions–Minnesota Vikings matchup becoming the most-streamed NFL game ever in the United States."

Five Common Sense Items To Make Sports Media Better in 2026

"Instead of forecasting trends or firing off hot takes, here are five common sense things that would genuinely make sports media better in 2026."

Gene Deckerhoff To Retire From Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Play-By-Play

"His passion, authenticity, and unmistakable voice created memories that have been cherished by generations of fans."

Sports Owns 96 of the Top 100 Most-Watched Television Programs in 2025

"The NFL alone is projected to contribute 84 telecasts, a strong showing though slightly below its 2023 record of 93."

CBS Sports’ Matt Ryan in Talks With Atlanta Falcons for Front Office Role

"Ryan, 40, who retired in 2022 after a 15-year career, has spent the past few seasons as an analyst for CBS."

Greg Papa Delays Return to San Francisco 49ers Radio Booth

"Papa, 62, has been in remission since being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July."

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."

Kirk Herbstreit Would Leave Television Instead of Participating in “Clickbait” Debate Shows

"It’s a lot of like really loud comments that will maybe go viral. ‘I might not believe in it, but it’s gonna go viral, and people are going to know who I am.’ Man, I will quit before I ever do that."

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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.

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."

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."