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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."

Dave Portnoy To Host New Weekly Barstool Radio Show with Kirk Minihane & Ryan Whitney

The unnamed show will air at 11:30 a.m. ET on Mondays and run for at least 42 weeks of the year.

Andrew Marchand Joining The Athletic

"I plan on working as hard as possible to add to its sports media coverage."

Where Are They Now?: Mike North, Legendary Chicago Sports Radio Host

“When I retired the first time, I wasn’t ready,” said North.  “I thought I was and I wasn’t and I’m still not ready.”

FOX Broadcast of Lions-49ers Reaches 56 Million Viewers; Peaks Near 59 Million

Sunday’s game peaked with 58,967,000 viewers from 9:15-9:30 p.m. ET and the game was up 19 percent vs. last year's NFC Championship Game.

Dave Portnoy: Barstool Radio Canceled ‘Until Further Notice’

"I failed everyone today. I should have gone in there when they spent the first 30 minutes talking about Taylor. I apologize to everyone I have let down."

Silver Tribe Media Adds to Executive Team

Jen Simons was most recently chief content officer at gaming and lifestyle brand 100 Thieves, and previously served as an executive at Barstool Sports. Lagen Nash joins Silver Tribe from Misfits Gaming Group, where she was chief commercial officer.

Sports Media Praises Greg Olsen in Potential Final FOX Broadcast

Greg Olsen is expected to be demoted to FOX's second team next season and be replaced by Tom Brady.

White Sox Announcer John Schriffen on 670 The Score: I’m Filling a Seat That Has Been Filled By Legendary Broadcasters

"It still hasn't really hit me," he said. "I'm going to be the next voice of the Chicago White Sox in one of the best cities in the world."

Jimmy Traina: Sports Illustrated is Still Functioning

"Despite people saying Sports Illustrated is over — we're not over. We're still in business, we're still functioning."

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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."