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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."

Jake Crain: ‘People Like Sarah Spain Hurt Sports’

“It never ceases to amaze me how the people that gripe the most about lack of inclusion or people being judgy turn out to be the most judgmental people around.”

North Carolina Lawmakers Expect Mobile Sports Betting By Football Season

"North Carolina's neighbors, including Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, have already legalized mobile sports betting."

Lachlan Murdoch: ‘FOX Bet Has Been Disappointing’

"In a recent interview, he told Axios that the app has around 6.5 million users since its launch."

Media Reacts To Nick Saban’s Comments On Texas A&M, Jackson State

"Saban's comments and the ensuing rebuttals will be used to fuel content on sports television and radio through the offseason and likely beyond."

Women Downloading Sports Betting Apps Faster Than Men

"Mobile sports betting apps saw a massive increase of over 4.6 million new female users in 2021. That represents a 115% increase, year-over-year."

Andy King To Lead Buchwald Agency’s Podcast Division

"The hiring of King is expected to bolster Buchwald Sports, the division of the company that represents athletes, coaches, and broadcasters."

Dave Portnoy Tells Business Insider CEO He Is ‘Piece Of S*** Coward’

"Despite objections from the moderator, Dave Portnoy got out his entire question before his mic was muted."

Mile High Sports Acquires Colorado Preps

"Mile High Sports adds Colorado Preps to a portfolio that includes a radio brand broadcasting on 98.1 FM and 107.5 FM HD-3 in Denver, a magazine, and MileHighSports.com."

Bill Simmons To Oversee Global Sports Strategy For Spotify

"The company has seen three top executives resign in the past month to pursue other opportunities."

Ethan Sherwood Strauss Says ESPN Killed Unflattering Mark Jackson Story In 2016

"In his latest newsletter, Strauss writes that some of the information in that piece is what has caused Jackson to be passed over for coaching opportunities in the past."

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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.