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Skip Bayless Returning To First Take One Friday Per Month

"I am personally highly entertained by getting to sit across from you."

Stu Burguiere Bringing ‘Predictable’ Show to BlazeTV

Burguiere spent nearly three decades as a member of The Glenn Beck Program before leaving to launch Predictable.

Magellan AI Data Shows Host-Read Ads, Video Podcasts Perform Better on Response Rates

The average global response rate increased 4% during the second quarter compared to the first quarter.

News Media Share Memories on 9/11’s 25th Anniversary

For many journalists, 9/11 remains more than an important story from their careers. Instead, their memories reflect a moment when television provided Americans with their primary window into an unfolding national tragedy.

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."

Dan Orlovsky Agrees To Extension With ESPN: Report

"According to a report in The Athletic, Orlovsky’s new deal remains unsigned, but the terms of the agreement have been agreed to."

Ken Rosenthal: Mike Fiers Going On the Record Made Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Story ‘Much More Effective’

"What I failed to realize was it really had this monumental impact on the sport because it led to rules changes and it led to hopefully a different culture"

Rich Eisen Announces Return to ESPN

"We will continue to be aggressive in adding premier content to our platforms, with 'The Rich Eisen Show' being today’s example."

YouTube Labeled ‘Heavy Favorite’ to Broadcast NFL Game From Brazil in Week One

This game featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and a yet-to-be-identified opponent would be available for free.

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Stu Burguiere Bringing ‘Predictable’ Show to BlazeTV

Burguiere spent nearly three decades as a member of The Glenn Beck Program before leaving to launch Predictable.

Magellan AI Data Shows Host-Read Ads, Video Podcasts Perform Better on Response Rates

The average global response rate increased 4% during the second quarter compared to the first quarter.

News Media Share Memories on 9/11’s 25th Anniversary

For many journalists, 9/11 remains more than an important story from their careers. Instead, their memories reflect a moment when television provided Americans with their primary window into an unfolding national tragedy.

Judy Markey, Longtime WGN Radio Host, Dies

The program, which she co-hosted with Kathy Voltmer, spent two decades on WGN Radio and became one of the station’s signature shows.