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Portland Trail Blazers Name Travis Demers New TV Play By Play Voice

"Demers, the team’s radio voice for seven seasons, will call games on a game-by-game basis, according to The Oregonian."

Kirk Minihane Unsure About Long Term Status With Barstool Sports

"I would love to stay here. But, I don't think I'll get re-signed."

Civic Media Expands Into Illinois and Iowa With 13-Station Deal

“We believe radio plays a crucial role in our local communities and we look forward to supporting the teams at Titan Broadcasting, Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company in fulfilling that role.”

Is Netflix Preparing For A Sports Media Rights Shopping Spree?

"Perhaps the company's layoffs are simply about controlling costs. However, if they’re part of a larger strategy to redirect resources toward premium live sports, the next chapter of Netflix’s evolution could be its most significant yet."

Ernie Johnson: Final ‘NBA on TNT’ Broadcast Will Not Be ‘Over the Top’

"...we’re certainly going to have some folks to thank, and I haven’t really thought about what I’m going to say that last night, and so it’s not like you want to prepare something."

FOX Sports Debut of Indianapolis 500 Secures 17-Year Audience High

The race peaked with an average of 8.4 million viewers tuning in during the 4:15 p.m. EST quarter hour.

Bill Simmons: ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ Weighing in on Oscars ‘Created Podcasting’

"I was like, ‘This is the mode for something down the road.'"

Brady Quinn: Michael Jordan Joined NBC To Beat LeBron James to It

"If you were the GOAT, and if you were the authoritative figure when you’re on a major network like this, you’re a part of the broadcast, the coverage, it’s going to speak volumes.”

Shannon Sharpe Announces Postponement of Nightcap ‘NSFW Tour’

"Ocho and I have come to the conclusion that this is the best thing as of right now, was to postpone the tour.”

How Ali Mac Landed in Mornings at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta

“I’m not taking it for granted, and this is where I want to be for many years.”

Around the Horn Closes Out Historic Run on ESPN

“I came into this world a stat boy, I’m going to leave it a stat boy. Thank you very much.”

Ryan Clark Apologizes for Invoking Robert Griffin III Wife Into Heated Debate

"I took a take that was personal to another person and made it personal to myself. I shouldn’t have done that.”

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Platform is Not Looking ‘to Get People to Cut the Cord’

"I would say that the way we’re looking at this is being additive."

Meadowlark Media, Draftkings Extend Partnership With Multi-Year Agreement

"While exact details have not yet been released regarding the extension, a source has confirmed to Barrett Media that the two companies will be continuing their partnership that began in 2021."

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Kirk Minihane Unsure About Long Term Status With Barstool Sports

"I would love to stay here. But, I don't think I'll get re-signed."

Civic Media Expands Into Illinois and Iowa With 13-Station Deal

“We believe radio plays a crucial role in our local communities and we look forward to supporting the teams at Titan Broadcasting, Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company in fulfilling that role.”

Is Netflix Preparing For A Sports Media Rights Shopping Spree?

"Perhaps the company's layoffs are simply about controlling costs. However, if they’re part of a larger strategy to redirect resources toward premium live sports, the next chapter of Netflix’s evolution could be its most significant yet."

Think Big, Ask Big: Doug Abernethy’s Radio One Playbook

"Our industry has transformed better than any other traditional media"