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Netflix NFL Debut In Melbourne, Australia Averages 18.5 Million Viewers

"The game averaged 18.5 million U.S. viewers, peaking at 21.3 million between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. Among adults 18-34, it averaged 4.0 million viewers — the highest non-Christmas streaming number ever for a regular season game."

WGN Radio Announces Multi-Year Extension With Chicago Blackhawks

"The Blackhawks and WGN are two brands deeply rooted in Chicago, connecting fans through game coverage, conversation and storytelling."

Former WEEI Host Glenn Ordway Launching New Podcast

"Since there's no corporate boss, [or] no program director or GM, I can do whatever the hell I want."

BLI Long Island Promotes Danielle Costa to Weeknights

Costa's established weekend presence provides a foundation for weeknight success.

Dianna Russini Steps Down From The Athletic

"Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30."

Bill Cowher Joins Pat McAfee NFL Draft Spectacular Program Next Week

"Anytime that jaw is bumping, I'm enthralled by what he's saying, and he's ready. I mean, He loves the draft."

Kyle Draper Departs Sacramento Kings Broadcast Team

"Your passion and love for your team was felt every night I walked into Golden 1 Center. And I’ll always hold the love you showed me close to my heart."

Scott Van Pelt Understands Fan Frustration With Rory McIlroy Final Round Coverage

"You’re following that ball through the air and the ball is coming from a place you can't see. You're trying to find it, and in that instance they didn't. That's an awfully difficult time to have that happen."

Peter Schrager Reflects on One Year at ESPN With a Super Bowl on the Horizon

"My goal is you see my face on ESPN and you say, ‘Oh s**t. Schrager’s on today, what’s he got. This is going to be fun."

Dick Vitale Announces Fifth Diagnosis of Cancer

"My oncologist informed me of the results, and while it’s another challenge, I’m ready to take it on."

ESPN Adds Josh Oshinsky to Original Content Team

"I look forward to shaping the next chapter of ESPN’s original storytelling, marrying ambitious creative vision with formats and partnerships that meet audiences where they are."

Jon “Stugotz” Weiner on Dianna Russini: “She’s Going Through a Very Difficult Time and Going To Survive This”

"I spoke to her, okay, she’s going through a very difficult time. She’s going to survive this. And again, anyone who wants to get rid of her, I will hire her in two seconds."

ESPN Signs John Buccigross to a Multi-Year Extension

"With right timing and lots of blessings it happened in 1996. I love my teammates and love sports. I'm a one uniform guy and this is the only team I want to play for."

ESPN Studio Programs Surge In First Quarter Viewership

"ESPN’s signature studio shows averaged 485,000 viewers during the first quarter."

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WGN Radio Announces Multi-Year Extension With Chicago Blackhawks

"The Blackhawks and WGN are two brands deeply rooted in Chicago, connecting fans through game coverage, conversation and storytelling."

Former WEEI Host Glenn Ordway Launching New Podcast

"Since there's no corporate boss, [or] no program director or GM, I can do whatever the hell I want."

BLI Long Island Promotes Danielle Costa to Weeknights

Costa's established weekend presence provides a foundation for weeknight success.

Ryan Clark Launches ‘The Pivot Sports’ Teaming With NFL Films

"I don’t have a fear that this doesn’t work. My fear is that I will hold on to pieces of that last experience — both good and bad — and that this works in an amazing way, and I’m still not content."