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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

WNBA Playoff Viewership Soars to All-Time High on ESPN

"ESPN networks averaged 1.4M viewers across eight games through the semifinals, up 23% from last year."

Why Sports Radio Should Give the WNBA a Bigger Seat at the Table Before It’s Too Late

"Sports radio has spent decades telling listeners what's worth talking about. In today's fragmented media environment, perhaps it's time to listen to what the audience is telling sports radio is worth talking about."

ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

NBC Sports Viewership Of Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever Highest Since Opening WNBA Weekend In 1997

"Viewership peaked at 3.82 million during the broadcast."

WNBA Viewership Up Double Digits Halfway Through 2026 Season

"League-wide viewership has risen 12% year over year, averaging 742,000 viewers per game across all partners. More than 73 million people have watched WNBA games this season, a record at the All-Star break."

Why Jemele Hill and Cari Champion Want to Change Women’s Sports Conversations

"There’s a narrow stereotype about how women discuss sports. If you guys think we’ll be sitting around braiding each other's hair, that’s not what this is going to be about."

ESPN Establishes New WNBA Viewership Records in 2025

"The network said this year’s playoff performance marked its most-watched WNBA postseason to date and the most-viewed across all networks since 1999"

Craig Carton: No One Cares About Women’s Professional Sports in America

"We're trying to fool ourselves into thinking the American sports public enjoys or wants to see professional women’s basketball. We don’t. We never have and we never will"

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."