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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Audacy Partnering with SiriusXM to Bring Sports, News, Talk Stations to Satellite Radio

The rollout begins Tuesday, September 1.

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Michael Kay: Stephen A. Smith Taking A Risk Balancing Sports and Political Commentary

"He’s [Smith] doing stuff right now that is so fraught with peril."

Jason Williams: Stephen A. Smith Needs To Move on From Beef With LeBron James

"I think his life is so good that he shouldn’t be worried about s**t like that, unless it’s so personal that he has to hold on to it."

Stephen A. Smith Says He’s Not Interested in a Grudge With Lebron James

"I might have affected him in ways that other people haven’t, and that might have provoked him to do whatever."

What Sports Radio Got Right That ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Got Wrong in Showcasing Team USA Gold

"This isn’t about turning First Take into a hockey show. It’s about recognizing when the sports world hands you a moment bigger than your usual programming habits."

News/Talk Can Learn Something From Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, and Stephen A. Smith

"Whether you’re left or right, in news or sports, love or hate each of the personalities listed above. If you set your bias aside, you can learn something from every one of them."

Bill O’Reilly Urges Stephen A. Smith to Run for President

“You don’t have to win. You can go back to the dopey show anytime.”

Green Bay Packers Micah Parsons Responds to Criticism by Skip Bayless Following Exit From Dallas Cowboys

"Motherf****rs be trying to tell you how to play the game. Come play my position, Skip. Cause I can do what you do. I do it better sometimes. So, what are we talking about here?"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 News Digital Shows of 2025

"A total of 158 digital shows were available for voting consideration in the News Digital Shows category."

Gregg Giannotti: Stephen A. Smith Has “Zero” Chance Of Winning A Primary Race

"I think this is a bit of a bridge too far. Probably shows you how much power he has over there at ESPN."

Stephen A. Smith Believes He Is Not The Face Of ESPN

"I don't even try to consider myself that half the time. I work. I put in the work, and the people decide who the face is."

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Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."