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Clay Travis Calls On Broadcasters To Push Leagues In Placing Large Signature Events On Broadcast TV

"There have been a lot of people asleep at the wheel, allowing the average sports fan to be gouged by the average sports league. I think about this all the time because eventually they'll put everything behind a paywall if they can."

Former NHL Player, MSG Network Analyst Ron Duguay Dies At 69

"Ron’s signature skating style — with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice — captivated the (Madison Square) Garden faithful."

YouTube Sets New High Water Mark as Streaming Share Hits 49.6%, Nielsen Data Shows

However, overall television usage fell 4.4% as the FIFA World Cup ended and students returned to school.

Ken Carman Questions NBA Teams Charging More To Watch “Watered Down” Regular Season Games

"I love the [Cleveland] Cavs, and they're good people over there. This has to change as soon as possible. They got to do something. This is bad."

Bill Cowher ‘Felt An Obligation’ To Speak Out On Jeff Saturday Situation

"I felt an obligation to speak on behalf of the coaching profession."

The Athletic Hires Washington Post Managing Editor Steven Ginsberg

The addition of Ginsberg to The Athletic hopes to quell some of the losses the outlet has seen over the past few months.

Michelle Beadle Ending Podcast With The Athletic

“We are taking a few breaks here on this podcast,” Beadle said. “It’s our last episode with The Athletic.”

CBS, ESPN Have Had Media Rights Discussions With New-Look Conference USA

“The No. 1 thing we’ve heard from our fans in the current deal is the confusion of where and when we play, and it’s been difficult to find,” Western Kentucky Athletic Director Todd Stewart said.

Survey Shows Most Fans Don’t Want ESPN To Replace Lee Corso on College GameDay

"Nearly 30 percent of the more than 5200 surveys indicated that they did not want to see the network try to sell anyone as the new Lee Corso."

The Athletic Declares Bernstein & Holmes Best Radio Show In Chicago

"ESPN 1000's Carman & Jurko finished second with 25.7%. Parkins & Spiegel rounded out the top three with 22.3% of the vote."

Free Agency Is Opening For NBA Insiders This Summer, Too

NBA free agency could be dawning for two NBA Insiders this summer. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports & Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium have contracts due.

The Athletic Tells Staff No More Politics

"A memo obtained by Defector shows Paul Fichtenbaum's desire to remain neutral on divisive issues."

The New York Times Agrees To Buy The Athletic

"Talks between the two sides go back months."

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Former NHL Player, MSG Network Analyst Ron Duguay Dies At 69

"Ron’s signature skating style — with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice — captivated the (Madison Square) Garden faithful."

YouTube Sets New High Water Mark as Streaming Share Hits 49.6%, Nielsen Data Shows

However, overall television usage fell 4.4% as the FIFA World Cup ended and students returned to school.

Ken Carman Questions NBA Teams Charging More To Watch “Watered Down” Regular Season Games

"I love the [Cleveland] Cavs, and they're good people over there. This has to change as soon as possible. They got to do something. This is bad."

Elon Musk Makes $1 Billion Investment Into Skydance

The reported investment follows media mogul John Malone's prediction that Musk would become an investor through SpaceX.