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Stephen A. Smith Tells Dan Le Batard He Has No Problem With ESPN Aversion To Politics
"When you’re tuning into a sports network, it is not beyond the pale for the consumer to say ‘I expect to hear about sports,’ okay?”
Anatomy Of A Broadcaster: Jason Benetti
"Benetti is entertaining to watch. Whether you’re an old school follower of baseball and feel that batting average is still important, or a newer, metrics fan, he can appeal to you."
Dan Orlovsky Staying At ESPN
"Sources told Marchand that FOX never considered Orlovsky a candidate to join Kevin Burkhardt in its top NFL booth. The network was offering him the chance to do some play-by-play and also be at the center of a weekday NFL show."
Adam Lefkoe: ‘It’s My Job To Start Arguments On TNT’
“As long as the talent that I’m with is enjoying the experience, that’s what I think a host role is."
John Ourand Expects Apple To ‘Run The Table’ On Upcoming TV Rights Deals
"He said Apple's willingness to experiment and the availability of properties like MLS and Major League Baseball line up perfectly."
ESPN, Omaha Productions Expands Places Franchise into Hockey, College Basketball, Tennis
"PK Subban will host PK's Places focused on hockey, Sue Bird will host Sue's Places focused on college basketball, and John McEnroe will host McEnroe's Places focused on tennis."
XFL Signs Exclusive Deal With ESPN
"Games will return in 2023. The season opening slate will be played February 18."
NBA Playoff Ratings Hit 8-Year Highs
"At 3.71 million, the average audience for games this postseason is up 14% from last year. It is up 4% from 2019, the last time the playoffs started on time."
Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Visit Bristol For First Time Since Signing With ESPN
“My anticipation for the start of this season is literally off the charts; I’ve never been this excited.”
NFL Explains How World Cup Effected 2022 Schedule
"We didn’t strategically deploy any of our games to either go really strong or go a little less strong, because we knew there was going to be soccer that day."