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ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Can the Super Bowl Halftime Show Be Counter Programmed Successfully

"Sports and music both exist to bring people together, not divide them. The halftime show has never been designed to please everyone — it’s meant to create a shared cultural moment"

D.C. Sports Reporter/Host Craig Heist Passes Away

"Craig was a longtime anchor and reporter for 106.7 The Fan and postgame host on the Nationals Radio Network since 2013, and had a storied career at stations across the Mid-Atlantic region"

Rob Manfred Happy With Early MLB Playoff Viewership Figures

"We’re going to have our highest ratings in 10 years. That’s a long time to go back, particularly given how the media landscape has changed"

ESPN Tabs Alyssa Lang For Sidelines On NBA Broadcasts

"Her first NBA assignment comes this Sunday, when the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Boston Celtics in preseason action"

VSiN Expands Podcast Network With New Shows, Returning Programs

"With demand for quality sports betting programming at an all-time high, we’re answering fans’ calls for more sports betting programming"

ESPN Signs Fantasy Sports, Betting Writer Eric Moody To Multi-Year Extension

"I’m thrilled to begin another tour of duty at ESPN"

Why Podcasts Are Really Crashing the Golden Globes

"If the Golden Globes want to celebrate podcasts, fine. But let’s not confuse a marketing play for meaningful recognition"

Why Bill Belichick Needs To Return Behind the Mic Sooner Than Later

"Bill Belichick doesn’t belong in college football. He belongs behind a mic — and that’s the Belichick we miss"

Bomani Jones Believes Paul Finebaum Omission From ESPN Programming Surrounded Equal Time Provision

"The only reason that would make sense is the equal time provision and them having a measure of concern about whether or not they run into conflict with that. And if that’s the case, that’s perfectly fair."

ABC To Televise Heisman Trophy Ceremony for First Time

"Chris Fowler will return as host, emceeing the event for a record 32nd straight year"

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How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Streaming Has Hit Its Ceiling. Now What?

"Here's the twist. While subscriber counts stalled, fans went back to the record store."