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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

NewsNation Sees Nearly 750,000 Viewers for Donald Trump Town Hall Hosted by Chris Cuomo

It marked the highest audience on NewsNation since its coverage of the Republican Primary Debate in December 2023.

Stephen A. Smith: I Knew Disney Wouldn’t Allow Shannon Sharpe To Stay On Air Following Lawsuit Filing

“The court of public opinion is what the Disney's of the world and others concerned themselves with. That's a more immediate issue, and unfortunately, that has worked against him at this particular moment in time.”

Shannon Sharpe Announces Temporary Leave From ESPN Programming

“At this juncture, I am electing to step aside temporarily from my ESPN duties.”

NewsNation to Recap First 100 Days of Donald Trump’s Presidency with Town Hall Hosted by Chris Cuomo

Cuomo will be joined by Bill O'Reilly and Stephen A. Smith for a live event originating from New York City. During the conversation, President Donald Trump will join the two-hour program for a live phone interview.

David Samson: Stephen A. Smith Was Very Measured in His Comments About Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit

“You have a better chance to become President than monetizing your podcast if you're on the wrong side of an issue like this one,"

ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia on First Take for Comparison to Donald Sterling

“I thought I was making it clear I was talking about basketball. I certainly did not mean to compare him to a person that was thrown out of this league and has been widely recognized as a racist.”

Sean Pendergast: ‘I Think People Want to See Heavyweights’ in the Final Four

"You want Cinderellas until you don’t want Cinderellas anymore."

There Are Better Presidential Sports Media Options Than Stephen A. Smith

"Is there a needle in the sports media haystack that could find a way to win over the American populace and lead our country to greater days ahead?

Stephen A. Smith No Longer Ruling Out Possibility of Running for President in 2028

"I've decided that I'm no longer going to close that door. I'm gonna keep my options open. I'm going to entertain the possibility."

ESPN Michael Wilbon: Expansive Coverage of Bronny James Was Disgraceful

“I found it less than the professional-level standard that I became accustomed to personally at Northwestern, at The Washington Post. Just talking about Bronny James, for what?”

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."