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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."

Boston Globe’s Chad Finn: “Most Likely” Rich Shertenlieb Ends Up in Afternoon Drive on WEEI

"Didn’t think Rich Shertenlieb would end up at WEEI after leaving Sports Hub. I do now, most likely in afternoon drive. Audacy management has been telling people to expect changes."

Minnesota Timberwolves Broadcaster Michael Grady to Call Tuesday’s ‘NBA on TNT’ National Game

Minnesota Timberwolves commentator Michael Grady will call tonight's matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings alongside Greg Anthony.

Gator Anderson: NFL Adding More Streaming Exclusive Games is “A Money Decision”

"Eventually I think this is going to be just too many games on streaming services which is really going to piss me off."

ESPN Coverage of Women’s March Madness Tournament Shattered Viewership Records

ESPN reported that its viewership for round one of NCAA Women's March Madness was the most consumed on record and was up 70 percent compared to last season.

Beasley Media Group Boston Inks New Partnership with Boston Marathon, Boston Athletic Associations

“We are honored to partner with the BAA and The Boston Marathon, which are world renown Boston institutions."

NFL Announces Four Marquee Games; Two Headed Exclusively to Streaming

The NFL announced that it will host a Christmas Day doubleheader and that two games will move exclusively to streaming platforms.

NASCAR Earns Fifth-Straight Viewership Increase for Sunday’s Circuit of the Americas Race

This Sunday's NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX had 3.3 million viewers, a six percent increase from 2023.

John Ourand: ESPN Could Opt Out of MLB Deal to Try for Local Rights

Ourand indicated that ESPN could utilize its contractual opt-out as soon as 2024 to try and secure additional local market telecasts for its streaming and linear platforms.

Gregg Giannotti: ESPN Makes Editorial Decisions “Based on How They Come Across”

"You can't tell me that UConn women's college basketball is a bigger story...than an NBA player fixing prop bets. You can't tell me that...in no world is that a bigger story."

ESPN, ESPN Deportes to Debut ‘My Name is Dany Garcia’ Documentary About UFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia

'My Name is Dany Garcia/Mi Nombre es Dany Garcia' explores Garcia’s evolution from a finance major and athlete at "The U" to entrepreneur and business leader.

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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."