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David Roberts Bids Farewell to ESPN After Two Decades of Influence

"I trusted him. He believed in me tirelessly. He put me front and center with everything. I've never had an executive believe in me as much as he did."

Why Howard Stern Doesn’t Need Daily Radio Anymore

"Howard was the ultimate slave to the art. Perhaps he finally doesn't want to be anymore"

Why Curtis Sliwa Refuses to Be a Donald Trump Echo Chamber on 710 WOR

"I made that very clear in coming back: I was not going to become an echo chamber for Donald Trump. It's proven to be very successful for us."

Inside Andrew Perloff’s Reunion With Paul Pabst To Launch ‘Not So Fast’ on NBC Sports NOW

"There’s a lot of people I would love to work with, but doing something with Paul would have been great... This was in the works for a long time, so a big chunk of the last eight months was developing this show."

Mike Bacsik Hosts Final Show on 105.3 The Fan, Including Surprise Guest Appearance by Norm Hitzges

"As I close it out here, thank you to everybody who’s listened to me throughout the years..."

Norm Hitzges to Receive Literati Award at SMU

The award honors individuals who have used the written word to advance creativity, conviction, innovation and scholarship and who have had a significant impact on culture and the community through their work. 

Norm Hitzges Returns to The Ticket for 23rd Annual Normathon

Hitzges returned for the all-day event after retiring from the station in June.

Longtime Dallas Radio Host Mark Friedman Passes Away

According to his brother, Friedman "had been doing remarkably well considering everything that he had gone through."

Dan McDowell and Jake Kemp Exit The Ticket in Dallas

"Talks broke down over competing digital media interests Dan and Jake wished to pursue outside of a Cumulus Media partnership."

Norm Hitzges to Launch New Podcast in September

"Friday was Hitzges’s final day on 96.7 & 1310 The Ticket. It closed out a 48-year sports radio career in the Metroplex."

Dallas Media Personalities Pay Tribute to Norm Hitzges

"Hitzges will be honored with an official proclamation by the Texas legislature the next time it meets."

Norm Hitzges Says Goodbye to 96.7 & 1310 The Ticket

“I don't know what I'm going to do without you on Monday because you've been there for 48 years."

Craig Carton Gets The Headlines, But Norm Hitzges Deserves The Big Celebration

Radio has been alive in Dallas for 102 years, and Norm Hitzges has been on the air for nearly half of them. He deserves more than a weeklong sendoff.

Norm Hitzges To Retire From Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket Next Week

“I shall so miss the daily 'rush' of being on the air. But after 48 consecutive years on the air in Dallas doing sports talk, it’s time to move on to the next phase of my life, whatever that may be.”

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"I made that very clear in coming back: I was not going to become an echo chamber for Donald Trump. It's proven to be very successful for us."

Inside Andrew Perloff’s Reunion With Paul Pabst To Launch ‘Not So Fast’ on NBC Sports NOW

"There’s a lot of people I would love to work with, but doing something with Paul would have been great... This was in the works for a long time, so a big chunk of the last eight months was developing this show."

Four Things Music Radio Can Learn from the Savannah Bananas

"What I saw was part circus, part radio festival, and part New England sports fans reunion. I couldn't help but sit there and think about how radio should be taking notes."