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Chicago Bulls Player, Broadcaster Stacey King Dies At 59

"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization's history."

FOX Sports Announces FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match Assignments for Opening Week

"John Strong and Stu Holden return as FOX's lead booth for their third consecutive men's World Cup, joined by reporter Jenny Taft. Their debut comes June 12 from Los Angeles, as the USMNT faces Paraguay in Group D."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Bob Agnew Leaves KLAA 830

Bob Agnew has left the building at Angels Radio AM 830 KLAA in Los Angeles. Agnew had served as the station's Program Director since...

Making Sports Radio Better: Why Women Deserve More Opportunity

Did you know that the first voice ever heard on an all-sports radio station was a woman's? The date was July 1, 1987. WFAN in New...

1080 The Fan Leads Portland

In the city of Portland, there are now three radio stations offering full-time sports talk programming. Considering that the market's population is just above...

Do Sports Radio Stations Need Slogans?

Turn on a sports radio station today, and you can't go an hour without being reminded of the station's slogan. Over and over again you're...

A Story Worth Telling But Often Forgotten

If there's one thing I've learned, and unfortunately been reminded of one too many times during my career in the radio business, it's that many...

KILT Regains Houston Ratings Lead

The heat of summer is a tough time for sports radio, but the Astros’ recent success and the addition of “Hard Knocks” to the...

How Important Are Callers To Sports Talk Radio?

Everybody who loves sports, has an opinion on it, and those who listen to sports radio shows, want to be a part of them....

Is National Programming a Difference Maker?

One topic that has been interesting to watch unfold over the past year has been the shift of local radio operators to take back...

Stealing a Page From The Donald Trump Playbook

Over the past few weeks I've had the opportunity to relax, reconnect with friends and family in NY and simply enjoy broadcasting without dealing with...

Sports Talk or Life Lessons

How many times have you started talking about the Portland Trail Blazers and got a blank stare in return? If it hasn’t happened, it...

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FOX Sports Announces FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match Assignments for Opening Week

"John Strong and Stu Holden return as FOX's lead booth for their third consecutive men's World Cup, joined by reporter Jenny Taft. Their debut comes June 12 from Los Angeles, as the USMNT faces Paraguay in Group D."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Remain on 60 Minutes

"Audiences trust them because they have proved it, story by story, for decades. Working with them is a privilege and every journalist's dream."