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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."

Bob Fescoe and Josh Klingler: RedZone for Olympics is Great; Need it for NCAA Tournament

The listeners of the show even got in on the idea, with one of them sending in the suggestion of "NetZone" as the name for the channel.

Report: ‘Sports Illustrated FanNation’ In Limbo Amidst New Minute Media Deal

While the landmark deal between ABG and Minute includes Sports Illustrated FanNation, the blog's staff may up in the air thanks to its former rights owner.

Alanna Rizzo Joins Foul Territory Team; Will Host ‘Fair Territory’ with Ken Rosenthal

Rizzo will also launch a new podcast, Dodgers Territory, which will air two shows per week.

Steak Shapiro: The Best Filmmaking and Storytelling are Happening in Sports Docs

It's always going to come back to - tell a great story.

NESN Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Live Sports, Four-Part Special

NESN will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with historical highlights, a four-part special reliving the network's most memorable events, and more.

Ian Eagle: Days Leading Up to NCAA Tournament Are “Most Angst-Riddled of the Year”

"The fact that I've done it for so long would make you think, 'oh, he's got it down, he has the system, he found the secret sauce.' No, it feels the same way every year."

‘Bleacher Report’ Co-Founder Dave Finocchio Credits ‘Personalizing Sports,’ Short Blog Content for Company’s Success

All of a sudden, we had these technologies where we could give people experiences that were all of what they wanted and cut out the stuff they didn't..."

Ronnie Lane: WDAE Said “You’re Welcome to Work Here as Long as You Want”

"We've been looking for a full-time host for The Inside Pitch (which proceeds Rays games)...We think you would be perfect for that.'"

Report: Bill Simmons Producing Boston Celtics Documentary for Max

"We’re in production on a multi-part, absolutely top quality, fantastic documentary series, along the lines of hopefully The Last Dance, and so on."

Bob Iger, Jimmy Pitaro Looking to Make Deals ‘Anytime, Anywhere’ for ESPN DTF Offering

Andrew Marchand reported today that Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro are on the hunt for equity partners, with the NFL and NBA as its top targets.

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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."