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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."

NFL Network Strikes Deal to Televise Arena Football League

NFL Network's schedule of live AFL games begins on Saturday, April 27 following the network's live coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft.

ESPN Sees Most-Watched Women’s College Basketball Regular Season Since ’08-09

This season's WCBB regular season broadcasts saw a 37 percent year-over-year increase in viewership across ESPN platforms.

Peyton Manning to Join NBC for 2024 Olympics Coverage

“I kind of argued with him as to why he and NBC thought I was worthy.”

Andrew Marchand is Ready to Take Center Stage at the BSM Summit

"It’s a good get-together and it’s informative, and so I think those are kind of the most exciting things."

The Television Forecast Calls for More Football

What remains consistent is how well sports are positioned to grab ratings points and, eventually, paywall conversions.

Sports Media Reacts to Tiki Barber Criticism From Saquon Barkley

"I wish him nothing but luck, but he also has to realize that my job for the past 17 years has not been in a locker room, it's been to be the voice of the fan."

Pat McAfee, Show Members to Appear in WWE 2K24 Video Game

McAfee, "Boston Connor," Ty Schmidt, Darius Butler, and A.J. Hawk will all be part of the "Pat McAfee Pack" coming to WWE 2K24 at a later date.

Greg Gumbel to Miss March Madness Due to Family Health Issue

Ernie Johnson, Adam Lefkoe, and Adam Zucker will serve as studio hosts in Gumbel's stead.

Iowa-Nebraska Big Ten Championship Game is Most-Watched WCBB Conference Title Game Ever

The Big Ten Champion game featuring Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes had average of 3 million viewers and a viewership peak of 4.450 million.

Paul Pierce to Join Skip Bayless as Contributor on ‘Undisputed’

Pierce would join the show's panel of co-hosts like Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin, Rachel Nichols, and Richard Sherman alongside primary host Skip Bayless.

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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."