In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?
"That's the tenor of social media, and I'm all good with it. You know why I'm all good with it? Because all I have to do to avoid it is put my fu**ing phone down."
"Like it or not, change is a constant in big-time media, and ESPN will continue moving forward. Entertaining and energetic talents like Williamson are helping forge that new path."
"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."
"This will be 11 years. You know what that means? That means we're on the back nine now. Are we gonna bank a 41 in our last of these nines? Now, that means that we still got 11 more. There's no chance."
"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."
"What I'm most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it. If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that's the achievement I’ll cherish most."
"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."
In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?