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Inside the NBA Has Built Something ESPN Can’t Simply Recreate

"Inside the NBA didn’t just cover basketball. It changed what sports television could be. And sometimes the best way to preserve a legacy is to know when you’ve reached the final buzzer."

Why SuperTalk 99.7 WTN’s Dan Mandis and Matt Murphy Climbed 36 Flights for Charity

"Some people may disagree with some of the things we say as talk show hosts, but the one thing I believe we can all agree on is helping our local community. And I think that's what we aim to do."

The Industry According To: Jeff Federman

"Advertisers should expect us to establish metrics before the campaign begins, measure the right behaviors and report what happened afterward."

Harry Douglas Explains Why His NFL Mindset Still Drives His ESPN Radio Career

"I don’t want to be like anyone, because I’ve always wanted to be myself. Everything I’m doing now I literally said I would do. If I put my mind to it and set it in stone, then there’s a great chance it’s going to happen."

NFL Releases Divisional Round Playoff Schedule

"With only four games on the docket in round two, the league has built its TV schedule around putting big names and big markets in prime time."

John Skipper: ‘Simply Not True’ ESPN Won’t Cover Leagues It Doesn’t Have Rights With

"I never instructed people to put more highlights of games that we had on-the-air."

Netflix: Sports Documentaries Not Connected To Interest In Live Rights

“Our hope has been we can tap into that same audience base through the shoulder programming.”

Has Al Michaels Lost His Fastball?

If the only thing Michaels can display while calling games is disdain or disinterest, maybe it's time to step aside.

Barstool Sports CEO: Golf Likely Next Step For Company’s Live Broadcasts

"I think we‘ll start with the biggest sports that we know and love."

TV Executives Try To Make Sense Of How ESPN Landed Cowboys vs Tom Brady in Playoffs

"McCarthy asked a series of unnamed TV executives to share their best theories."

Sunday NFL Countdown Has Most-Watched Season Since 2019

ESPN also noted NFL Primetime with Chris Berman and Booger McFarland was the most-watched studio show on ESPN+.

Stephen A. Smith To Shan & RJ: I’m Not Sure You’re Worthy of First Take Invitation

"Now, if he wins and they get to the Super Bowl, now that’s a different animal.”

Taylor Twellman: Move From ESPN to Apple ‘Has Rejuvenated My Life’

"It's given me given me something to be a part of. There's nothing better."

‘Prop Queen’ Ariel Epstein Continues Growing Sports Media Empire

“It’s just been such a pleasure [over] the last couple of weeks to really be part of something that’s growing and also knowing that everybody who’s in the building is coming from very established backgrounds."

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Why SuperTalk 99.7 WTN’s Dan Mandis and Matt Murphy Climbed 36 Flights for Charity

"Some people may disagree with some of the things we say as talk show hosts, but the one thing I believe we can all agree on is helping our local community. And I think that's what we aim to do."

The Industry According To: Jeff Federman

"Advertisers should expect us to establish metrics before the campaign begins, measure the right behaviors and report what happened afterward."

Harry Douglas Explains Why His NFL Mindset Still Drives His ESPN Radio Career

"I don’t want to be like anyone, because I’ve always wanted to be myself. Everything I’m doing now I literally said I would do. If I put my mind to it and set it in stone, then there’s a great chance it’s going to happen."

Classic Rock Sommeliers: Why Radio Needs Them

"There is no five-page manual on how to train a Classic Rock host to be a sommelier."