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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN Radio Back in Tampa on 1150 AM WTMP

ESPN Radio is making its return to the Tampa Market. iHeartMedia's WDAE dropped the network at the end of 2024. NIA Broadcasting and...

Nickelodeon’s ‘NFL Slimetime’ to Host New Special for Black History Month

Nickelodeon’s NFL Slimetime will host a half-hour special highlighting some of the best African-American quarterbacks in NFL history. Hosted by typical Slimetime host Young...

Howard Eskin Posts First Podcast on YouTube with Charles Barkley as Inaugural Guest

Howard Eskin is back with a new YouTube show and a high-profile first guest. The former WIP host released the first episode of The...

Netflix Considering A Pursuit of Live Formula 1 Rights Alongside ESPN, Apple

In its quest for live sports domination, Netflix could pair one of its most popular shows ever with its live counterpart. According to The...

Jimmie Johnson, Marty Smith to Host New NASCAR Podcast for SiriusXM

Two beloved NASCAR figures are teaming up to talk racing for SiriusXM. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and ESPN’s Marty Smith will co-host Never...

ESPN’s Spurs-Hawks NBA Broadcast Featured 40 Black Employees

ESPN made history last night, as over 40 of its African-American employees worked together to broadcast the company's midweek NBA matchup between the San...

Anthony Rothman and Matty ‘Ice’ Hayes ‘Humbled’ by Recognition as Top Mid Market Midday Show

"To see that number one next to your name, it's humbling, and I know we want to continue that success."

NHL Games Struggling on ESPN, TNT Sports, Per Reports

The NHL may have a ratings problem on its hands if recent figures from Sports Media Watch are any indication. According to the site’s...

ESPN, FOX, & CBS Interested in Revived PAC-12 Football Rights, Per Reports

The revived PAC-12 is drawing some serious interest from some of its former television homes as it seeks a new media rights deal. According...

97.1 The Fan Becomes Cincinnati Reds Affiliate in Columbus

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that 97.1 FM The Fan in Columbus, Ohio, is the newest affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network. Starting...

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."