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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

98.7 Arizona Sports Delivers Top 5 Finish in 2021 Spring Book

"The market's leading sports station ranked 5th overall in weekday prime (M-F 6a-7p) for the quarter with a 4.7 share among Men 25-54."

The 2022 BSM Summit To Be Held In New York City

"I'm excited to welcome two hundred industry friends to NYC in March, but also for the first time ever, we will make the event available live virtually for folks who prefer not to travel."

Ryan Hurley Is Trying To Build New York’s Greatest Radio Station

“With all that has occurred and changed, it’s been pretty impressive to see what we were able to pull off and keep together for our audience, staff and programs.”

KNBR Cruises to Ratings Win in 2021 San Francisco Spring Book

"For KNBR, every daytime show finished the quarter in the Top 5. The Giants are also playing great and pumping in audience."

Kevin Graham Named New Program Director of KNBR

"In an internal memo to staff, Blumhagen highlighted Graham's experience in the sports format, and praised his abilities to drive digital success."

ESPN Planning ‘Futuristic Look’ For MLB Home Run Derby

"Despite the network planning to display advanced renderings and interpretations of sports data into the broadcast, the top priority remains showing the viewer each pitch as it happens, along with giving viewers unrivaled access to the field, players and spectators."

Getting The Most Out of Vacation Time

"One regret I have through my work life is not taking more time off. And I am not just saying I should have taken more one-week vacations to Hawaii. That's not always financially possible. I mean a few days here or there."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Joe Buck

"Buck finds a way to make games exciting. Whether it be a great call in a huge moment or his ability to set the scene for a game that has a lot on the line."

Anatomy of an Analyst: John Smoltz

"Smoltz has the rare ability of parlaying a fantastic Major League career into an ability to analyze what he’s seeing. He’s good at being able explain it in terms the audience can understand. There are few former athletes that “get it” the way he does."

Sports Radio Congratulates Mark Chernoff On a Historic Run at WFAN

"Mark’s greatest strength has been his ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with talent. He has done this by putting his ego aside. It’s never about him but what’s best for the radio station."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."