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Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

JJ Redick Officially Joins Top ESPN NBA Broadcast Team for ‘Marquee’ Games & Finals

I am grateful for the opportunity to sit alongside legends like Mike and Doris and call the game that I absolutely love. I consider it a privilege..."”

Compass Media Networks Announces the Resignation of Michelle Salvatore

Michelle will continue to work through the Spring and will advise the company on a transition plan.

Verne Lundquist Says His 40th Masters on CBS Will Be His Last

The 83-year-old Lundquist stopped calling SEC games afer 2016 and had mentioned in recent years his 40th Masters might be his last.

Mariluz Cook Joins San Diego Padres TV Network as Sideline Reporter and Host

"Thank you, thank you, thank you to God, my family, my Montag Group team, and to everyone who has supported my work. Endlessly grateful, extremely excited."

Ryan Clark Posts Cryptic Message About ESPN Future and Media Free Agency

"I went on every show they put me on and made sure I crushed. Now the season's over, Inside the NFL is finished, and someone's gotta pay the piper."

Bill Simmons Slyly Reponds to Pat McAfee Following FanDuel Parlay Comments

“Everybody's ratings are basically up except for the NBA and whoever replaced the 12 p.m. SportsCenter. If your ratings don’t go up it’s probably a bad sign."

Former Apple Executive Pete Distad Tops the Short List to Lead New Sports Streaming Venture

At Apple, Distad was responsible for deals with both Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball.

Social Studies: Tyler Webb, Co-Founder Uncle Charlie Marketing

"If somebody doesn't understand the context of why it matters to them, they're not going to watch because they don't think the information they're about to receive is applicable to them."

Sports Podcasting Shines in Harker Bos Group’s “State of Media 2024”

The question was asked, "How often do you listen to the following podcast genres?" Sports finished at the top of the list with 39% saying they listened to sports podcasts frequently (defined as 3-5 days per week).

Report: ESPN and College Football Playoff Agree to 6-Year $7.8 Billion Extension

The report says the deal will make ESPN the home of the new 12-team tournament through the 2031-32 season.

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Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."