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Zimmer Communications Names Mike Stern Director of Programming

"Mike is one of the most respected programming minds in our industry, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have him joining our team."

ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

Turner Is Trying To Find The Right Balance For The NBA All-Star Game

"With the crews assembled as they are, it seems like the Turner executives clearly understand that this game demands a different style of broadcast."

Jim Trotter: Not Attacking Roger Goodell With Question About Diversity in NFL Media

"All I'm asking is that the league's actions reflect their words. And to this point that's not what we have."

ESPN Films, MLB To Produce 8-Part Yankees Documentary

"In a press release, ESPN noted that more details, including a release date for The Yankees Win, will be coming soon."

John Skipper: NFL Could Make Billions On Super Bowl Pay-Per-View

"If half the country is watching your game for free, how many of those people would pay a big sum of money to watch the game?"

ESPN Sees Largest Women’s Basketball Audience Since 2010 For LSU/South Carolina

The broadcast peaked with 1.6 million viewers, making it the third most-viewed college basketball game -- both men's and women's -- of the weekend.

Katie Nolan, Melanie Newman Won’t Return to Apple’s Friday Night Baseball

Nolan was an analyst the "West" broadcast team in 2022, while Newman worked primarily as the play-by-play announcer for the "East" crew.

Diamond Sports Group Skips Debt Payment As Expected

"Diamond Sports Group expects that its business will continue as usual."

Charles Barkley Can’t Do For CNN What He Does For Inside The NBA

"The guy is entertaining. He isn't a miracle worker."

IndieWire Suggests Disney Trade ESPN to Comcast For Full Control of Hulu

"The IndieWire piece reported that the idea of a trade originated at a media executive conference last year."

Nick Wright Invited To Ride In Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade

"Why would I not be? Me and Paul Rudd I would assume are the two most famous Kansas Citians now that Harry Truman's no longer with us."

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ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."