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Stephen A. Smith Promises Response To National Association of Black Journalists Thumbs Down Honor

"This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming."

Big Ten Network Extends Agreement With Compass Media Networks, Adds Women’s Basketball Tournament

"We are thrilled to renew this partnership and especially happy for our partners and fans who will continue to have full access to these broadcasts nationwide."

Bob Delmont Returns to DC/Baltimore Country Radio

"He's one of the best we have, and we are lucky to have him on our DC/Baltimore team!"

Point-to-Point Marketing, Strategic Solutions to Release Results of ‘The Podcast Study 2026’

“The first Podcast Study reinforced something we believe strongly at Point-To-Point: there is enormous opportunity to grow podcast audiences, but growth doesn’t happen by accident."

FanDuel TV Bringing Programming to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII

“Up & Adams” will expand to two hours of live programming from 8:00 - 10:00 AM PT beginning Tuesday, February 6 and continuing throughout the week.

Bill Simmons: I’m Always Trying to Grow My Audience

"As weird as it sounds, I haven't hit my peak yet."

Meet The Podcasters: Chris Vernon, The Ringer & Grind City Media

"We have gotten emails in the mailbag for 35 different countries. The Internet makes the world a small place."

Bill Simmons: ‘You Can’t Just Be Famous and Have a Podcast’ Anymore

"I think everybody's starting to realize that and the stuff that is elevating above is the stuff that's good. It's either the first or the second most important thing the person's doing."

Mike Valenti: Bad Detroit Teams Have Made Me a Better Host

"When your town has been as bad as Detroit has been, yeah creativity has to happen. Because if you just get on the air every day and say, 'This team is bad,' well yeah water's wet."

Howard Beck Joining The Ringer as Senior NBA Writer

In February of this year, Beck was laid off by Sports Illustrated as one of 17 staffers to lose their jobs.

Kevin Clark: ‘I’ve Wanted to Work for ESPN Since I was 3’

“You are looking at reach and change of scenery, which is always good in a career I think. It was a job I had to take."

Bill Simmons: ESPN’s Destiny is Biggest Story of the Next Year

“ESPN’s challenge is: how do you keep all these sports rights, how do you stay relevant, how do you pay for everything?”

Ryen Russillo: Media Will ‘Move The Goal Posts’ on Nikola Jokić When Denver Wins

"We all get it – we all have to figure out new ways to say stuff, but sometimes you’re just speechless.”

Bill Simmons: ‘Backlash is Okay’

“Those are the people that continue to win. If you’re just saying what everyone else is saying, you’re not going to stand out.”

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Big Ten Network Extends Agreement With Compass Media Networks, Adds Women’s Basketball Tournament

"We are thrilled to renew this partnership and especially happy for our partners and fans who will continue to have full access to these broadcasts nationwide."

Bob Delmont Returns to DC/Baltimore Country Radio

"He's one of the best we have, and we are lucky to have him on our DC/Baltimore team!"

Point-to-Point Marketing, Strategic Solutions to Release Results of ‘The Podcast Study 2026’

“The first Podcast Study reinforced something we believe strongly at Point-To-Point: there is enormous opportunity to grow podcast audiences, but growth doesn’t happen by accident."

Ric Bucher: Why Are All WNBA Color Analysts and Studio Hosts Women? Where is the Diversity?

"All of it feels like a girls' club. The media protecting the league from real scrutiny or critique. I'll ask again: What are they afraid of?"