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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."

CBS, TNT Sports Announce Broadcast Pairings For NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

"The networks confirmed that the team of Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and reporter Tracy Wolfson will handle the call of the national semifinals and championship game."

ESPN Announces NFL Free Agency Coverage Plans

"Beginning Monday, March 9 at noon ET, the network will deliver more than six hours of dedicated coverage across multiple studio shows while providing real-time updates, commentary and analysis."

VICE TV Announces Second Season of ‘The Verdict’ With Chris “Mad Dog” Russo

"These debates define eras. We’re breaking it down — history, numbers, context, all of it — and at the end of the hour, I’m giving you a verdict."

Jason Benetti Reportedly Chosen as Lead MLB Play-By-Play for NBC Sports

"Benetti will handle the play-by-play responsibilities for NBC’s revived baseball coverage, beginning March 26."

Why NBC Sports’ Nostalgia Broadcasts Are Roadmaps for Others To Replicate

"The industry spends so much time chasing what’s next — new platforms, new angles, new metrics — that it sometimes forgets what worked. A well-timed throwback isn’t regression. It’s perspective."

Why Pierre Bouvard Believes Sports Radio Is One of Audio’s Most Attractive and Important Formats

"There is so much new breaking news every day in the world of sports. It’s not playing ‘Stairway to Heaven’ again. Literally, every time you tune in there is something new going on."

David Ross Returning To ESPN As MLB Analyst

"The ESPN family has been special to me, and I can’t wait to watch some more baseball, be more involved. Especially an environment like this. It's special."

Mike Valenti: Costs of Watching Sports Is Making It Challenging To Care All Season

"You're looking for something in your fridge that you know is there. It's just you can't find it. That's me currently with sports. I'm just like F-it. I don't care. I'll just watch what's available to me."

Bob Costas Hints at Possible Additional NBA on NBC Throwback Broadcasts Coming

"For a variety of circumstances, Marv Albert is not, Ahmad Rashad is not, and Dr. J [Julius Erving] is not. They all wanted to be part of it."

TNT Sports Extend Jimmy Rollins, Jeff Francoeur With Multi-Year Deals

"When the calendar turns to October, TNT Sports will close its 53rd year of baseball coverage with exclusive telecasts of the American League Division Series and American League Championship Series."

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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."