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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."

Richard Deitsch Joins Sports Business Journal as Special Contributor

"Deitsch will write a monthly print feature for the Journal, contribute select news items to its daily coverage, and make occasional appearances on the SBJ Sports Media Podcast."

Travis Kelce Undecided on NFL Return as Potential Media Career Could Be in His Future

"I've talked to a few people in the facility already. Having the exit meetings and everything, and they know where I stand, at least right now."

Richard Deitsch Stepping Down From The Athletic

"In an era of media consolidation and endless job losses, I have been beyond lucky to have had such a long run between two national outlets that readers care about."

Snoop Dogg To Serve As Special NBA Analyst January 5 On NBC Sports

"Snoop Dogg will participate in pregame meetings and watch the first half from courtside before donning a headset to call the second half."

Brandon Tierney Has No Regrets Exiting WFAN Amid Craig Carton’s Return

"This show is absolutely deserving to be on WFAN."

Malika Andrews Reportedly the Leading Candidate To Replace Elle Duncan on ESPN WNBA Coverage

"No deal has been finalized, and ESPN declined to comment on the report"

Boomer & Gio Address Craig Carton’s Return Amid More Changes at WFAN

"It’s just the worst-case scenario. I really felt for them because their futures are being discussed on major platforms while they’re sitting there doing their show"

Rebecca Lowe Added To FOX Sports World Cup 2026 Coverage Team

"Lowe, who has spent the past 12 years as one of NBC’s most visible and respected soccer voices, has built a strong rapport with American audiences"

Barstool Sports’ Kevin ‘KFC’ Clancy: Craig Carton Return to WFAN a “Necessary Move”

"The fact that he’s going to be back where he belongs is a win not only for him, but all sports radio fans in New York"

Craig Carton Reportedly Returning to WFAN in Afternoon Drive

"If the opportunity arose where WFAN would want to bring me back, I would certainly answer that phone call"

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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.