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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 Reportedly Aiming To Have New Media Rights Agreements Done By September

"While initial expectations inside media companies suggested the league might wait until later in the year to begin formal negotiations, recent signals from league leadership indicate the NFL could attempt to finalize updated deals before the start of the next regular season."

Is It Too Late for the FCC To Fix Sports on Television

"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."

Why Sports Radio Talent Can No Longer Rely on the Stations They Work For

"The connection that powers sports radio has never been the transmitter, the brand name on the building or the corporate strategy outlined in a quarterly earnings call. It’s the host behind the microphone building a daily relationship with an audience that chooses to spend time with them."

UFC Announces Long Term Agreement With bet365 as Official Sports Betting Partner

"This partnership with UFC marks a defining moment for bet365 as we accelerate our growth globally and deepen our commitment to sports where live action and fan engagement are inseparable."

‘Speakeasy’ Co-Host Kieran Hickey-Semple Blasts Stephen A. Smith For New Orleans Pelicans Popularity Comments

"I don’t want to hear s**t else you’ve got to say. You’re a 58-year-old having a popularity contest with 19, 20, 21-year-olds. You f***ing cornball."

Fred Toucher: Stephen A. Smith US/Iran Political Takes Not Needed, Boring

"A sign of intelligence is knowing when not to weigh in."

TNT Sports Acquires Exclusive U.S. English Language Broadcast Right to FIBA Tournaments

"The new arrangement positions TNT Sports as the American television home for major men’s and women’s competitions organized by FIBA."

Prime Video Announces 21 New York Yankees Exclusive Broadcasts for 2026 Season

"Seventeen of the 21 contests will air on Wednesday evenings, beginning April 8 when the Yankees host the Athletics at Yankee Stadium."

ESPN, Disney, Pixar Team Up For First NHL Inside Out Classic April 5

"The alternate broadcast will stream on ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD, while ESPN will carry the traditional game telecast."

Foul Territory Network Announces Additions Including Tim Kurkjian, Will Carroll, Kevin Pillar Among Others

"No hot takes here. We laugh and we learn. I am especially happy that Jeff will now get some help carrying poor PopPop three times a week."

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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."