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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."

Glen Kuiper Announces He’s Signed on for San Francisco Giants’ Broadcasts in 2026

"Excited, grateful to the Giants for this opportunity."

Baseball’s Biggest Global Event Still Ignores Massive Opportunity on Terrestrial Sports Radio

"For a sport built on daily dialogue and generational fandom, leaving AM/FM sports radio on the sidelines turns what should be a grand slam opportunity into yet another swing and a miss."

Carmichael Dave: Russell Westbrook Should Provide More Context Regarding Issues With Local Media

"This is a beaten down fan base, and this is a beaten down media. That's just a fact to life. This is the worst team in the NBA over the last 40 plus years."

Los Angeles Angels Reportedly Set To Announce Team-Controlled RSN

"According to reporting from Jeff Fletcher of the The Orange County Register, the Angels will move forward by partnering with Main Street Sports Group to establish a team-controlled regional network."

NBA Reportedly Considering Centralizing Streaming Hub for Local Team Broadcasts

"Companies believed to be involved in early discussions include YouTube TV, DAZN, Amazon and ESPN."

NFL Reportedly Aiming To Have New Media Rights Agreements Done By September

"While initial expectations inside media companies suggested the league might wait until later in the year to begin formal negotiations, recent signals from league leadership indicate the NFL could attempt to finalize updated deals before the start of the next regular season."

Is It Too Late for the FCC To Fix Sports on Television

"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."

Why Sports Radio Talent Can No Longer Rely on the Stations They Work For

"The connection that powers sports radio has never been the transmitter, the brand name on the building or the corporate strategy outlined in a quarterly earnings call. It’s the host behind the microphone building a daily relationship with an audience that chooses to spend time with them."

UFC Announces Long Term Agreement With bet365 as Official Sports Betting Partner

"This partnership with UFC marks a defining moment for bet365 as we accelerate our growth globally and deepen our commitment to sports where live action and fan engagement are inseparable."

‘Speakeasy’ Co-Host Kieran Hickey-Semple Blasts Stephen A. Smith For New Orleans Pelicans Popularity Comments

"I don’t want to hear s**t else you’ve got to say. You’re a 58-year-old having a popularity contest with 19, 20, 21-year-olds. You f***ing cornball."

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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."