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ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Bob Iger: ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Platform Will Launch in 2025

Disney CEO Bob Iger said ESPN's direct-to-consumer offering would launch in 2025, include all of ESPN’s programming, and feature new personalization and integration with ESPN’s fantasy platforms and ESPN Bet.

James Brown Re-Signs for Two Years with CBS; Other ‘NFL Today’ Hosts Remain in Flux

The NFL Today host James Brown recently signed a two-year deal to remain with CBS. However, none of his other studio mates have done the same.

Westwood One Set for 51st Super Bowl Broadcast

Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties for the Super Bowl for the 14th straight year, with Super Bowl XXXIV MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner returning for the sixth consecutive year as lead analyst.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2023

“A total of 56 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category.”

Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier Teaming Up for Wondery Podcast, ‘Alternate Routes’

"Trey and Kevin are magnetic personalities that have come up with fascinating scenarios for the show and have shown a unique ability to explore how these pivotal moments would change the sports we know and love."

ESPN Hires Nick Saban for College GameDay, NFL Draft and More

“I’ll do my best to offer additional insights and perspectives to contribute to College GameDay, the ultimate Saturday tradition for college football fans.”

Jon Marks: “More Than Anything I Miss the Interaction with the Audience”

"I miss going in to the studio. I miss working with the guys and seeing them everyday. I miss the interaction."

LIV Golf Posts Record Viewership; Still Obliterated by One Day of PGA Tour Coverage

Sunday's broadcast of the LIV Mayokaba tournament drew 430,000 viewers, the most ever, but was still far less than Saturday's PGA Tour viewership.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo to 106.7 The Fan: “Radio is the Love”

"Radio, you can do whatever you want, get the breaks in when you want to get the breaks in, you have fun, you can be goofy, put anybody on you want. TV its more of a director's medium, radio is more of a personality medium."

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: “My Contract With NBC is Up;” Unsure If He’ll Cover NASCAR for Network This Season

"My home and my love is at NBC and I’d love to be back with them so we’ll see where it goes. But right now, I really don’t have a job in terms of broadcasting.”

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How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Streaming Has Hit Its Ceiling. Now What?

"Here's the twist. While subscriber counts stalled, fans went back to the record store."