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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

The Volume Expands Gambling, Video, And Partnerships Verticals With Five Executive Hires

"Five executives are joining The Volume from ESPN, FS1, Overtime, Activision Blizzard, and the XFL."

Dave Portnoy: Penn National Considered Changing Name To Barstool

"With all of the baggage we have, me personally, I guess that was probably the right move not to do it.”

Penn National To Acquire Barstool Sports In Full

"Bloomberg reports that the two step process will be completed by February."

Jason Barrett Podcast: Michael McCarthy, Front Office Sports

If it is happening in sports media, Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports knows about it and has thoughts to share. He and JB...

Sports Gambling Podcast Network To Stage 24-Hour Fantasy Football Draft

“The event begins at 3 pm on Tuesday and is dubbed Draft Day 2.0.”

Sports Media Pays Tribute To Bill Russell

"Bill Russell was 88 years old. He died at his home on Mercer Island in Washington on Sunday."

Dan Le Batard: ‘Interview With Michele Tafoya Wasn’t A Good Look For Anybody’

“I don’t want clicks gratuitously, I’m not in the cheapened click business."

Barstool Sponsors College Basketball Event in Philadelphia

"The inaugural Barstool Classic is set for November 11."

Sports Media Colleagues Celebrate Tim Kurkjian Hall of Fame Induction

"The Baseball Writers Association of America awarded its Career Excellence Award to Kurkjian earlier this year."

FanDuel Plans To Turn TVG Into 24/7 Sports Betting Network Featuring Kay Adams

"LSR says the company is planning to have Bill Simmons and Pat McAfee involved in the TVG overhaul as well."

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.