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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Tim Brando Signs Extension With FOX Sports

"They didn’t have to move this quickly. My deal wasn’t up until August, but they reached out right away. I’m extremely grateful."

Seton O’Connor Announces Upcoming Departure From Dan Patrick Show Radio Program

"I’ve kind of been thinking of it as I’m not walking out the door. I’m sort of building a new room on this house."

MLB Announces New YouTube Programming Aimed To Bring Kids Closer to the Game

"By creating content specifically designed for kids on a platform where they are already watching, we hope to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of baseball."

Craig Carton: Women’s College Basketball Tournament Should Not Occur During Men’s Tournament To Increase Exposure

"Baseball's already started. The men are playing. I got the NBA in the final weekend after that season. It's just too much going on for me to tell my wife and family, nah, daddy's got to watch women play basketball."

Dan Le Batard Accuses Giannis Antetokounmpo Agency of Using ESPN’s Shams Charania To Spin Narrative

"What I'm telling you is this is an orchestrated thing. Giannis still has the commercials. Let's go protect all this. Shams, go write this story."

ESPN Expanding on Disney+ Across Europe and Asia Pacific Countries

"This launch builds on the strong engagement we’ve already seen from sports fans on Disney+."

Shaquille O’Neal Announces Launch of ‘Dunkman’ League Coming to TNT Sports

"Since the NBA guys don’t have enough pride to give us, the fans, what we want in the dunk contest, all of these professional dunkers have been created."

ESPN Layoffs Reportedly Expected Following Decline in Revenue

"The cuts are expected to impact primarily off-camera roles, signaling a continued focus on streamlining internal operations rather than making on-air changes."

Pat McAfee’s WWE Wrestlemania Role Creates Content Approach Dilemma for ESPN

"ESPN now has a decision to make. Lean all the way in and risk alienating part of its audience. Or show restraint—and protect the integrity of the platform that made this partnership valuable in the first place."

Audacy Announces Two New Women’s Sports Partnerships in Portland

"This partnership reinforces our commitment to bringing fans closer to the team."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."