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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."

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.”

Netflix Announces First MLB Documentary Series with Boston Red Sox

“The partnership between MLB, Netflix and the Red Sox will have a significant impact on growing the game of baseball,” said Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2023

"A total of 40 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Midday Shows category."

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

“A total of 65 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category.”

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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."