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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Nick Khan Expects 150% Price Increase For Next WWE TV Deal

"The WWE's media rights deals with Comcast and FOX are set to expire. Right now, both companies are in an exclusive negotiating window to renew their deals."

WWE Smackdown Not Mentioned At FOX Upfronts

"While plenty of the FOX Sports portfolio and personalities were shown off at the event, one name that was notably absent was the WWE."

Michael Cole to Pat McAfee: ‘I Won’t Retire Until We Have Another Run Together’ 

“Now, if you’re gonna push that off until I’m 75, we’re gonna have to re-talk.”

FOX, WWE Have Not Spoken About Renewing SmackDown TV Deal

"FOX has been the home of WWE Smackdown on Friday nights since 2019."

Pat McAfee To Take Hiatus From Smackdown To Be On College GameDay

“I am still very much in the WWE family and as one OG from the WWE said to me in a message that was very heartfelt, ‘Now one of our guys is on GameDay.’”

Pat McAfee Reacts to Vince McMahon’s Retirement

McAfee, who is the current color commentator for WWE's Friday Night program, SmackDown, tweeted a goodbye message.

Vince McMahon Appearance Boosts Ratings For WWE Smackdown

"The company and the network spent much of Friday afternoon promoting that McMahon would appear during the show's opening segment in character."

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."