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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

PHLY Announces New Weekday Program Featuring Anthony Gargano

"It’s a celebration of the grit, passion, and pride that defines this city and its fans."

ESPN Richmond Host Bob Black Announces His Final Show Coming May 7

"I’ve decided to hang up the mic as host of the Sports Huddle."

The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons

"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"

The NBA’s Biggest Issue Is Stars Being Absent When Games Should Matter Most

"The distinction between injury and load management is almost irrelevant. The outcome is the same: games that are supposed to carry weight end up diluted."

NBC Sports Partners With Overtime Adding Broadcasts of OT7 Football League

"NBC Sports’ partnership with Overtime’s OT7’s and its extensive social media presence provides a powerful national showcase and platform for the best high school football players in the country."

Rich Eisen Returns To ESPN Headquarters For Special SportsCenter Sunday Broadcast

"I’m fired up to return to my old stomping grounds to host an old school SportsCenter on such a big sports night just like back in the day."

Paramount+ Announces the Return of UFC’s ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ June 14

"The long-running series has played a significant role in growing the UFC’s audience. It has also helped develop fighters who later became champions and stars."

NFL Reportedly Being Investigated by US Department of Justice Over Anticompetitive Practices

"Federal officials are examining whether the league has used business practices that could limit competition and negatively impact consumers."

SiriusXM Adds San Francisco Giants’ Logan Webb Program to MLB Network Radio

"I’m thrilled to be hosting my first show and excited to connect with baseball fans around the country on SiriusXM."

Sactown Sports Host Matt George: Adam Silver Acts Only When “Media Heat” Causes Pressure

"Watch a little bit of Sacramento Kings basketball and gather the context of what they’ve done and what they have not done over the last month and some change. While everybody else is choosing to sell their soul to the devil for draft lottery odds."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."