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Tom Bauerle Exits 930 WBEN After 24 Years

"Yes I was fired, one day after returning from a sold out Italy trip with fans."

Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

MSG Networks, Altice USA Yet to Reach New Carriage Deal Ahead of Expiration

Coinciding with the start of the new year, Optimum customers may be losing access to MSG Networks live game programming and broadcasts. Altice USA,...

A Look Back on the Biggest Sports Media Stories of 2024

As the year comes to an end, let's look back on some of the stories we have covered this year before we flip the page to 2025.

John Ourand is Covering Sports Business in a New Way at ‘Puck’

"All you have to do is hit ‘Reply,’ and our style of writing and our way of getting things out makes it very conversational, and that just seems to work really well for us."

Sports Media Reacts to the Death of Greg Gumbel

“He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten."

Greg Gumbel Passes Away at the Age of 78

"Gumbel first joined CBS Sports in 1989 where he contributed to its coverage of the National Football League, including working as the host of 'The NFL Today.'"

Big Ten Network Broadcasting On-Site Coverage of College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

The Big Ten Network will continue previewing quarterfinal matchups as "The B1G Show" airs at midnight EST on Sunday.

ESPN Airing MegaCast Presentation of College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

A variety of presentations will be available, including Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN2 as Ohio State and Oregon face off at the Rose Bowl Game on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Sports Media Co-Rookies of the Year: Nick Saban and Bill Belichick

I thought it became pretty obvious from the get-go that Saban was a star in the making.

NBA Christmas Day on ESPN Platforms Averages 5.25 Million Viewers, Most-Watched in Five Years

The thrilling victory by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers over Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors led the way averaging 7.76 million viewers in prime time.

Netflix Reaches Nearly 65 Million U.S. Viewers for NFL Christmas Day Doubleheader

"Bringing our members this record-breaking day of two NFL games was the best Christmas gift we could have delivered."

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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."