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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."

NFL Viewership Drives Audience Behavior In Latest Nielsen ‘The Gauge’ Findings

"Broadcast networks averaged a 27.3% share of total television on Sundays, up from 22.0% Monday through Saturday, marking the most significant day-part shift across any category"

MLB Reportedly Set To Announce Media Rights Deals With NBC, ESPN, Netflix

"Under the new deal, ESPN is expected to retain approximately 30 national games through the 2028 season"

NFL 2025 International Games Rank as Most Watched in NFL Network History

"Sunday’s thriller in Madrid, where the Miami Dolphins edged the Washington Commanders 16–13 in overtime at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The broadcast averaged 5.9 million viewers across TV and digital, placing it among NFL Network’s top five most-watched international games on record"

ESPN, ABC College Football Viewership Sees Bounce Back Following YouTube TV Carriage Dispute Ending

"Season-to-date, GameDay is pacing 24% ahead of last year and posted its second-highest female audience composition ever at 36%"

Joe DeCamara is the Bridge Connecting Philadelphia’s Sports Past and Future at 94WIP

"I don’t think people nationally understand how engrained sports are in the Philadelphia sports culture"

Could More Money, Less Work Cost Stephen A. Smith and ESPN

"When a network hands its most valuable performer the freedom to choose his lanes, it also hands over leverage it may never get back"

Disney, ESPN Announce Second ‘Dunk the Halls’ Animated NBA Game on Christmas Day

"The collaboration again leans on Sony’s Beyond Sports technology, which transforms live player tracking data into a fully animated NBA game in real time"

Netflix Announces Christmas Day NFL Broadcast Teams

"The streaming company announced CBS Sports will handle game production, while NFL Media will oversee pregame, postgame and halftime studio coverage"

Stephen A. Smith Denies Reports of “Removal” From NBA Countdown on ESPN

"It was decided at that particular moment in time that I wouldn't be doing NBA Countdown anymore, because I didn’t want to"

LPGA Announces Partnership With FM With Every Event Airing Live Nationwide

"This is a major step forward for the women’s game, and it’s only the beginning"

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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."