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Why Tucker Carlson’s Principles Are Now His Biggest Enemy

Here's the uncomfortable truth about independent conservative media: the audience doesn't want to be informed. They want to be confirmed.

ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."

The Industry According To: Greg Beharrell, GREG-FM

"How do you think Top 40 makes song number 41 feel?"

Approaching The Summit: Damon Amendolara, SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

"I'm most passionate about the things that are talked about at the Barrett Media Audio Summit. Those are the things I really consider every day that are really my life. Forget three hours, like I could do three days talking about all the nuances of the industry"

Shannon Sharpe No Longer With ESPN

"Sharpe has not been on ESPN since April"

NFL Reportedly Having Discussions About Buying 10% Stake In ESPN

"The reason we're talking equity here is that ESPN needs all the cash it can get to buy sports rights"

Six Sports Podcasts Make Time Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Best Podcasts of All Time’ List

"The selection process began by reviewing nearly twenty years of podcasting history."

‘The Rich Eisen Show’ Heads to ESPN Radio September 2

"Eisen will be taking over the timeslot currently occpupied by Joe & Q hosted by Joe Fortenbaugh and Qiant “Q” Myers."

ESPN Signs Anthony Slater To Multi-Year Deal As National NBA, Golden State Warriors Writer

"In his new role at ESPN, Slater will contribute across multiple platforms, including ESPN.com and the ESPN app"

FOX Sports 1 Cuts Ties With Joy Taylor, Cancels Speak, Breakfast Ball and The Facility

"According to a report in The Athletic, Taylor's exit coincides with the cancellation of three underperforming studio shows: Speak, Breakfast Ball, and The Facility."

Kevin Harlan, Brent Barry Join Amazon Prime NBA Coverage

"Harlan will continue his NFL duties with CBS while calling NBA on Amazon."

Randy Moss Returning To NFL Countdown On ESPN This Season

"Randy’s return on Super Bowl Sunday was an emotional lift — not just for our team but for the entire football community"

Major League Baseball, ESPN Resume Discussions as Opt-Out Nears

The mutual opt out of the final three seasons of its $550 million annual agreement between MLB and ESPN included rights to Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby, and a portion of MLB’s postseason coverage including the wild card round

Pat McAfee: ‘I Learned a Lot About My Business This Morning in Another Article’

"I don’t know if this is just normal, par for the course. I guess it’s just life these days."

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ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."

The Industry According To: Greg Beharrell, GREG-FM

"How do you think Top 40 makes song number 41 feel?"

Approaching The Summit: Damon Amendolara, SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

"I'm most passionate about the things that are talked about at the Barrett Media Audio Summit. Those are the things I really consider every day that are really my life. Forget three hours, like I could do three days talking about all the nuances of the industry"

How to Network Smarter at The Barrett Media Summit

"Success won't be determined by how many sessions you attend. It will be determined, instead, by the quality of the relationships you build."