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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."

How Did Pat McAfee Become Irreplaceable for ESPN?

"McAfee serves as a blueprint for creators on how to succeed without compromising. He marches to his own beat and drives his own agenda, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit every network covets"

Drew Brees Signs On As Weekly Contributor on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

"Barrett Media has learned that the former New Orleans Saints signal caller will be a featured contributor on Tuesday's for the remainder of the NFL season"

Alex Faust Reportedly Will Replace Bob Costas On TNT Sports’ MLB Postseason Coverage

"Costas, who had been with the network since 2020, retired from MLB play-by-play after calling last year’s American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals"

Jimmy Pitaro Says New YouTube TV Package Must Meet Right Business Terms for ESPN

"Our deal is coming up this fall. We’re in discussions with them now. We are certainly open to a sports package or a genre-specific sports offering on the right business terms"

Amazon Prime Seeing Massive Gains In Thursday Night Football Viewership Across Demos

"Through two games, TNF on Prime is averaging 17.13 million viewers. That figure represents a 21% increase from last season’s average through two weeks and a 30% jump from the full 2024 season"

Brent Musburger: More Voices in Sports Media Around the NFL Is a Good Thing

"I think it’s for the better, because we just have more opinions, more voices"

ESPN Extends Broadcast Rights Partnership With Ohio Valley Conference

"We’re excited to build on our longstanding partnership with the OVC with this new agreement"

ESPN President Of Content Burke Magnus Wants Pat McAfee To Stay Past Current Contract

"I think his show is hitting on all cylinders. … He’s an incredible interviewer and conversationalist"

Why Sports Radio Talent Should Heed the Warning Sent Last Week

"Your contract from your company is a double-edged sword. Sports radio, this is not just a wake-up call to look inward at your content, but also a warning to your future."

Dave Sharapan (a.k.a. The Sportsbook Consigliere) Has Passed Away

"He was a constant, a voice you trusted, the guy who knew the line before the books did, the one sharing stories from the book, the guy who could make you laugh even when the game was a bad beat. But to us, he was our everything"

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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."