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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Looking Back on Five Years of BSM Columns and Ahead to More ‘Anatomy’ Features

Now, some 250 or more columns later, I’m going to scale back and write only one time a month.

HBO to Debut New Pete Rose Documentary on July 24

HBO describes the documentary as "a retrospective journey, spanning more than 60 years, to tell the story of baseball’s all-time hits leader whose on-field achievements and off-field transgressions have made him one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports."

ESPN Madison Adds Molly Brown to Afternoons with Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton

"Fans can continue to enjoy our sports-comedy vibe, with Molly adding new perspectives and insights.”

Danny Parkins: ‘It Was Incredible’ Filling in For Colin Cowherd

"By far, the biggest platform that I've ever fronted. It was really, really cool."

Austin Karp: Combining the Expertise of ‘New Paramount’ Bodes Well for the Future of CBS Sports

"CBS has long relied on sports...and with Jeff Shell coming in as President, we are talking about former NBCUniversal Jeff Shell, sports aren't going anywhere.

MLB Putting Microphones on Players Brings Very Little Value to Broadcasts

Right now, baseball’s primary fan issue is its paltry offensive output, not how many words its players speak during live broadcasts.

Chase Daniel and Dianna Russini to Host ‘Scoop City’ Podcast for The Athletic

"We have scoop on football and some scoop on life."

Craig Carton and John Murphy to be Inducted into NYSBA Hall of Fame

"33 years later this is a blessing and proof that dreams and 2nd chances can come true."

Joe Tessitore to Join WWE; Will Remain with ESPN

"As a lifelong viewer, I’m humbled to join this team and to serve our fans.”

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."