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Dave and Chuck the Freak Celebrate 25 Years at Detroit’s WRIF

"We know it wouldn't work without both of us."

iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie

Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

The NBA Draft Has Become A Television Mess

"The problem is the NBA wants an NFL-sized television event without creating an NFL-sized television format."

Alexi Lalas Is Mastering The Role FOX Sports Needed Him To Play

"Networks like FOX Sports understand that shoulder programming needs more than discussion. It needs personality and personalities who bring out the characters of others. That's the magic of Alexi Lalas."

FOX Sports Reportedly Keeping Score of ESPN’s FIFA World Cup Coverage Deserves A Giant Red Card

"If FOX Sports wants validation, it doesn't need to look any further than the numbers. Viewership is soaring, social engagement is exploding, and the World Cup is breaking through with American audiences in ways few could have imagined. That's the victory."

Paramount+ Reportedly Quadruples Download Rates For UFC Freedom 250 Event

"I just got off the phone with David Ellison [Founder and CEO of Skydance Media]. He's going crazy. Out of the gates from the first fight, the fight exceeded all their expectations."

Mike Valenti: Hockey Night In Canada Departing Free Access On CBC “Embarassing”

"Every day you're just hit with this barrage of things where you're like this is all bad long term. None of this is healthy for fans or the leagues long term."

MLB Network Adding Former GM Mike Rizzo To Draft Combine Coverage Next Week

"Rizzo served as GM and president of baseball operations in Washington until mid-July 2024."

Mike Breen Hints At Scaled-Back Schedule Following New York Knicks NBA Finals

"I’ve cut it back a little bit. But I’m going to have to cut it back a little bit more."

Stanley Cup Final Average Viewership Highest Since 2019

"The Stanley Cup Final capped a historic postseason across ESPN platforms, as ESPN delivered its most-watched Stanley Cup Playoffs ever (1994-2002, 2021-present)."

NBA Finals Average Viewership Finishes Highest Since 1998

"The 2026 NBA Finals averaged 20.6 million viewers across five games, setting an ABC and ESPN audience record. ABC and ESPN also scored the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 (average 29 million)."

OutKick Sees Massive Growth In Multiplatform Success For May

"OutKick’s growth has been driven by its willingness to cover stories that most sports outlets overlook and to feature voices offering unique perspectives on the issues shaping sports today."

Omaha Productions To Produce World Series Of Poker Return To ESPN

"Producing the World Series of Poker Main Event & Main Event Final Table gives us an exciting opportunity to expand our live event slate and bring our production approach to one of the most recognizable competitions in sports and entertainment."

ESPN Announces Women’s Sports Sundays Schedule Including WNBA, NWSL Matches

"Women's Sports Sundays reflects ESPN's continued commitment to giving fans a dedicated destination for the biggest matchups, brightest stars and most compelling stories across women's sports."

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