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Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Where Mike Felger’s ‘Soft’ Boston Media Criticism Hits and Misses

"You can’t call out softness in the market while excusing it in your own building."

Tony Massarotti Explains Why ‘Felger & Mazz’ Aren’t Slowing Down Dominating Boston Sports Radio

"Over time you start to recognize that not every show can be great for any number of reasons. But the drive is always there. You never go in thinking you can mail it in today. None of us look at it that way."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 34 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Mike Felger Isn’t Pumping the Brakes on Dominating Afternoons on 98.5 The Sports Hub

"It’s a statement by the station and everyone on it, and the city, and their appetite for sports talk in Boston"

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Afternoon Shows

"A total of 33 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Afternoon Shows category."

Tale of Two Boston Sports Media Personalities: Tony Massarotti and Dan Shaughnessy

"One is beautifully beloved while the other is dastardly detested."

Tony Massarotti of 98.5 The Sports Hub Apologizes for Using Anti-Asian Slur

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98.5 The Sports Hub Host Tony Massarotti Under Fire For Using Racial Slur On-Air

It is not the first time that Massarotti has been under the microscope for racially charged comments.

98.5 The Sports Hub Celebrates 15 Years of Boston Sports Radio Success

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Beasley Media Group's 98.5 The Sports Hub, by any measurement one of the top sports radio stations...

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FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"