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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

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WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."

MLB on Netflix Proved Fans Who Demand Change Only Want It Until They Receive It

"When Major League Baseball opened the 2026 season on Netflix, the reaction was predictable before the first pitch. This isn’t baseball. This feels weird. What am I watching? You know the song—take me out to the ballgame, buy me some peanuts and… Netflix. Yeah, that part."

Why Netflix’s MLB Debut Should Have The NFL’s Attention

"This wasn’t about pleasing purists. It wasn’t about winning the next morning’s sports media debate. It was about signaling to leagues — especially the NFL — that Netflix is ready to compete on the biggest stage there is."

Apple TV Reporter Tricia Whitaker Defends Netflix MLB Opening Night Broadcast From Critics

"I’m tired of the lazy negative takes on a regular basis on social media just because negativity and negative buzz words get clicks."

ESPN Announces Multi-Year Agreement With World Series of Poker for Return of Main Event Final Table

"We’re excited to showcase the intensity and unpredictability of this tournament across our platforms."

Joe Shasky: Netflix Can Legitimize Itself With Sports Fans Without Leaning Into Entertainment

"Amazon Prime when they first got in. What did they do? We’re gonna sign Al Michaels. That worked for sports fans."

Dan Le Batard: Bert Kreischer on Netflix’ MLB Opening Night “Not Something I Would Have Done”

"If Dennis Miller and Tony Kornheiser don’t work on the Monday Night Football broadcast… a comedian around baseball is just simply not going to work on the broadcast."

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti on Netflix MLB Opening Night Broadcast: “Who Was That For?”

"The WWE guy coming out [saying yeet]… Burt Kreischer coming out and screaming to the crowd? Who’s that for?"

Jason Whitlock: Cam Newton Wants To Be The Next Pat McAfee

"He has hatched a plan. He sees which way the wind is blowing, and actually choosing to be bold and different and unique."

Why Sports Radio Should Lead the Fight for Nielsen Ratings Reform

"Radio has that same opportunity right in front of it. It may not come from immediate competition, but from the willingness to say no more. There has never been a stronger argument for change than using the Big Data + Panel model as a catalyst for a better future—especially when it comes from the industry’s lone measurement provider."

Courtney Cronin Is Proving She’s Ready for Prime Time at ESPN

"She is prime time and then some, creating engaging television on every show and assignment. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this exceptional sports personality who has truly arrived."

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WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."

Clay Travis Planning New Sports Media Outlet

The new endeavor comes after Travis exited his role with OutKick -- which he founded -- as part of a new contract with Fox News.