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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."

Kirk Minihane: The Rich Shertenlieb Show on WZLX ‘Is a Disaster’

"It would be like me going somewhere and doing a radio show about foreign languages or about religion. It doesn't make any sense."

Anthony Lima: Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Clown Show’ Brought More Interest to Watching Knicks-Pacers

"Do you think that's maybe how ESPN could sleep at night, knowing that they might be building up interest in the game?"

Dan Le Batard Breaks the News – NBC Has Contacted John Tesh About ‘Roundball Rock’

"We are actually talking right now about licensing it to them for the Olympics in Paris, which is always great."

SiriusXM Announces Broadcast Plans for 108th Indy 500

SiriusXM will co-sponsor three cars from the Meyer Shank Racing Team.

TNT Sports Draws Its Largest Early Round NBA Playoff Audience Ever

The game delivered 8.41 million viewers across TNT and truTV.

Foul Territory Adds Two New Shows to Its Network

"We’re extremely excited to join Foul Territory’s fast-growing network."

Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Up For Debate: The Evolution of Sports Media’ Now Out on ESPN+

“We’re diving deep into the heart of the game, breaking down barriers and showcasing the evolution of sports discourse."

PGA Championship Final Round on CBS Averages 4.9 Million Viewers; Up 10% Over Last Year

The final hour of the broadcast, from 6:15 p.m.-7:14 p.m. ET averaged 7.764 million viewers.

John Murphy Wanted to Go Out on His Terms as the Voice of the Buffalo Bills

“I guess I never appreciated the fact that the fans were paying that much attention."

Jonathan Hood: ‘I Don’t Understand the Chip on the Shoulder from John Schriffen’

"If any of those radio losers clip it and try to make fun of you, nobody cares about them anyway."

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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"