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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."

Fox Sports To Begin Virtual Reality Broadcasting

Fox Sports announced Wednesday that it has inked a five-year agreement with NextVR that will find a growing slate of the network's sporting events broadcast in...

WDAE Turns In Impressive January Ratings Performance

The January ratings have come out in Tampa, and the Nielsen gods were very kind to sports talker 620 WDAE. Considering that the Buccaneers...

Phillies Sign New Radio Deal, Making WIP Their New Home

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced an extension of their radio broadcast partnership with CBS Radio, and there's one big change in the new agreement. Going...

Bill Simmons Prepares To Launch “The Ringer”

Since leaving ESPN, Bill Simmons has signed with HBO, produced a weekly podcast, and made occasional appearances on sports radio and television shows. But...

A Fierce Battle Continues Between WIP and The Fanatic

The month of January was very kind to Philadelphia sports radio. The termination of Chip Kelly, combined with the NFL Playoffs, led to increased...

Tracy McGrady Joining ESPN As NBA Analyst

Tracy McGrady had a brief interlude of playing professional baseball since retiring from the NBA, but he will now make practical use of his...

Dealing with The Dead Zone of February

We've reached that time of year where most sports radio stations across the country prepare for a ratings decline following a strong fall and...

Marlins Make a Statement With New Analyst Hires

FOX Sports Florida, the statewide television home of the Miami Marlins, on Friday announced Eduardo Perez, Preston Wilson and Al Leiter have joined its...

Charles Woodson To Join ESPN’s NFL Countdown

According to the Big Lead, Charles Woodson, the 9-time Pro Bowl defensive back who retired as a member of the Oakland Raiders following the 2015...

Qerim Strikes a Chord Discussing ESPN Programs

Molly Qerim officially became a member of ESPN’s “Mike & Mike” this week, and she also serves as host of the controversial “First Take”...

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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."