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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."

ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Photos of Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel: “It’s Unfortunate”

"I don’t know what’s right. I don’t know what’s wrong. I feel bad for the families involved. It’s unfortunate."

Fred Toucher Questions Dianna Russini’s Actions Following Photos With Mike Vrabel

"Why would you get in a bikini and hug and cavort with a head coach of a league that you cover? Then I'll just ask you this, if you were her husband, what would you say?"

How Sal Licata Balances Finding Independent Success With Emotions of WFAN Exit

"My whole life was WFAN, and my whole goal was to get to afternoon drive on WFAN. For the first time since I had that dream in 1995, I knew that dream was no longer a reality."

ESPN’s Matt Barrie Reportedly Replacing Laura Rutledge as SEC Nation Host

"Over the course of his career, Barrie has earned 11 Emmy Awards along with three Edward R. Murrow Awards, underscoring both his versatility and credibility in the sports media space."

Tony Dungy Confirms Exit From NBC Sports After 17 Years

"It’s disappointing news but I want to thank my NBC family for making the last 17 years so special."

Craig Carton Happy With NBC Sports Cutting Tony Dungy From ‘Football Night in America’

"So happy to hear that next year we will not be forced to suffer through the holier than now, soapbox living Tony Dungy."

Tony Dungy Reportedly Out As ‘Football Night In America’ Regular On NBC Sports

"Sources indicate to The Athletic that NBC has discussed taking the show fully on the road more frequently next season, while also reducing the size of its studio roster."

Netflix Reportedly Aiming To Add Barry Bonds to MLB Opening Day Coverage

"While no agreement has been finalized, the expectation is that Bonds would appear on-site for both pregame and postgame programming if the sides reach terms."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Digital Shows of 2025

"As you review these results, please remember that they represent the collective feedback shared by our industry voters."

MLB Teams Reportedly Exit FanDuel Sports Network Amid Financial Struggles

"We remain in active dialogue with all of our team partners regarding potential revised terms for agreements going forward."

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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.