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Longtime KDKA Radio Reporter Greg McAtee Dies

"We lost a great colleague today. Man, did he ever care about doing a great job."

Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

Dan Bernstein’s Departure From 670 The Score Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 Sports Talk Radio Stories of 2025

"After thirty years of service on the Chicago sports talk leader, Bernstein was removed due to a social media exchange with a followers on Twitter."

Sports Media Game-Changing Predictions for What’s Coming in 2026

"As 2026 approaches, one thing is clear: sports media will continue to evolve at a relentless pace."

ESPN Announces MegaCast Plans for College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

"The four quarterfinal games will be played Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, with ESPN serving as the home of the primary telecast for each matchup."

David Samson on Charles Barkley’s NFL Critique Over Christmas Games: “You Don’t Do That”

"Charles Barkley did something I like to call pissing against the wind. There’s a very good lesson that little boys learn: you don’t do that."

1370 WGCL Flips to Sports as 98.7 the Zone, Bloomington

"98.7 The Zone will devote its full schedule to sports content, aiming to capture the attention of local fans during one of Indiana University's most prominent athletic seasons in years."

670 The Score Launches Third Annual “Score Big For Your Business” Campaign

"Last year, 670 The Score reported its largest Super Bowl audience ever, and the station hopes to build on that momentum in 2026 with the return of the contest."

CBS Sports’ Matt Ryan in Talks With Atlanta Falcons for Front Office Role

"Ryan, 40, who retired in 2022 after a 15-year career, has spent the past few seasons as an analyst for CBS."

Greg Papa Delays Return to San Francisco 49ers Radio Booth

"Papa, 62, has been in remission since being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July."

Neil Best Retires From Covering Sports Media at Newsday

"In his farewell column, Best emphasized that the decision to step away was entirely his."

Kirk Herbstreit Would Leave Television Instead of Participating in “Clickbait” Debate Shows

"It’s a lot of like really loud comments that will maybe go viral. ‘I might not believe in it, but it’s gonna go viral, and people are going to know who I am.’ Man, I will quit before I ever do that."

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Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."