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- www.cbsnews.com Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
> Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
- frontofficesports.com ESPN Teases Vision for Its Biggest Bet: 2025’s ‘Flagship’ Platform - Front Office Sports
After setting gaudy expectations for ESPN’s forthcoming direct-to-consumer service, the network is now making that case to the public.
> After setting gaudy expectations for ESPN’s forthcoming direct-to-consumer service, the network is now making that case to the public.
- www.huffpost.com Colin Jost Appears Shocked As 'SNL' Crowd Cheers For Luigi Mangione
The alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has become a heartthrob on social media.
> The alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has become a heartthrob on social media.
- awfulannouncing.com Howard Eskin announces abrupt exit from WIP after 38 years
After nearly four decades with Philadelphia’s SportsRadio WIP, Howard Eskin announced he is parting ways with the station.
> After nearly four decades with Philadelphia’s SportsRadio WIP, Howard Eskin announced he is parting ways with the station.
- current.org Radio stations go to new places to court younger listeners
With dating mixers, breweries and family days, stations aim to welcome millennials to public media fandom.
> With dating mixers, breweries and family days, stations aim to welcome millennials to public media fandom.
- espnpressroom.com ESPN Kicks Off First-Ever Expanded 12-Team College Football Playoff with Extensive On-Site Studio Programming
ESPN’s expansive studio programming surrounding the expanded 12-team 2024-25 College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday, Dec. 20...
> ESPN’s expansive studio programming surrounding the expanded 12-team 2024-25 College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday, Dec. 20...
- awfulannouncing.com Tony Kornheiser says CFP and NFL scheduling competing games is 'football on football crime'
Tony Kornheiser suggested that the College Football Playoff scheduling games against the NFL is "football on football crime."
> Tony Kornheiser suggested that the College Football Playoff scheduling games against the NFL is "football on football crime."
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- awfulannouncing.com Atlanta Braves reach deal to simulcast 15 games over-the-air
The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with Gray Media that will see 15 games simulcast on local over-the-air affiliates next season.
> The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with Gray Media that will see 15 games simulcast on local over-the-air affiliates next season.
- awfulannouncing.com Bart Scott, Chris Carlin reuniting for daily radio show on ESPN New York
ESPN New York announced their new radio lineup with Michael Kay leaving the afternoon show, and it features a familiar tandem in middays.
> ESPN New York announced their new radio lineup with Michael Kay leaving the afternoon show, and it features a familiar tandem in middays.
- awfulannouncing.com Max McGee was reportedly let go from ESPN after complaint from female employee
According to The Athletic, ESPN's Max McGee was reportedly let go following a complaint from a female employee.
> According to The Athletic, ESPN's Max McGee was reportedly let go following a complaint from a female employee.
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Lee Fitting was ESPN’s ‘golden boy’ — then his alleged misconduct ‘finally caught up to him’
cross-posted from: https://lemmit.online/post/4693612 >##### This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot. > The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/BrianOverBrawn2 on 2024-12-18 12:04:04+00:00. > *** > > > I knew there had to be a reason why he was just let go before the season last year, and this confirms my suspicions
- awfulannouncing.com ESPN sees massive audience growth for NCAA Volleyball Regionals
ESPN's coverage of NCAA Volleyball Regionals shattered records, with the average audience increasing 98% year-over-year.
> ESPN's coverage of NCAA Volleyball Regionals shattered records, with the average audience increasing 98% year-over-year.
- awfulannouncing.com 'College GameDay' celebrates most-watched regular season ever
After adding Nick Saban this year, ESPN's College GameDay is celebrating the best season in the thirty year plus history of the show.
> After adding Nick Saban this year, ESPN's College GameDay is celebrating the best season in the thirty year plus history of the show.
- awfulannouncing.com MLS looks to make Season Pass more accessible in 2025
MLS is looking to expand the entry points to MLS Season Pass in 2025, and is also looking into creating featured windows for games.
> MLS is looking to expand the entry points to MLS Season Pass in 2025, and is also looking into creating featured windows for games.
- www.prnewswire.com Ric Edelman Ends 35-Year Broadcast Career and Launches Strategic Advisory Services
/PRNewswire/ -- Ric Edelman, one of the most influential people in the financial services industry, announced that he's ending his popular daily podcast so he...
> /PRNewswire/ -- Ric Edelman, one of the most influential people in the financial services industry, announced that he's ending his popular daily podcast so he...
- awfulannouncing.com Michael Kay 'almost quit' ESPN New York radio show over Mike Piazza prank
The Michael Kay Show with Don La Greca lasted more than 22 years, but the radio show came very close to ending back in 2005.
> The Michael Kay Show with Don La Greca lasted more than 22 years, but the radio show came very close to ending back in 2005.
- awfulannouncing.com 'The Rich Eisen Show' reportedly joining Infinity Sports Network lineup
According to The New York Post, 'The Rich Eisen Show' is set to replace Jim Rome amid a lineup shakeup at the Infinity Sports Network.
> According to The New York Post, 'The Rich Eisen Show' is set to replace Jim Rome amid a lineup shakeup at the Infinity Sports Network.
- awfulannouncing.com Did anyone actually watch the MLS Cup Final on Apple TV?
According to Nielsen, the impact of MLS Cup on Apple TV viewership was negligible leading us to ask whether anyone actually watched.
> According to Nielsen, the impact of MLS Cup on Apple TV viewership was negligible leading us to ask whether anyone actually watched.
- awfulannouncing.com Chicago Sports Network-Marquee merger a possibility amid Comcast dispute
Chicago Sports Network and Marquee Sports Network are reportedly discussing a merger amid current disputes with Comcast.
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The Onion's bid for Infowars is still in court as judge reviews auction
spectrumlocalnews.com Trustee over Infowars auction asks court to approve The Onion's winning bidIt is not clear how quickly U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston will decide whether to approve the bid.
- www.foxnews.com U.S. Navy veteran suing CNN lands key legal victories ahead of high-stakes defamation trial
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young Young alleges CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan during the Biden administration's withdrawal from the country.
- www.tvinsider.com CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota Speaks Out About Shock Decision to Quit Network
See her exit from show and what happened next.
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Kendrick Perkins opens ‘SportsCenter’ interview by mocking the show’s ‘small-ass’ studio tree
awfulannouncing.com Kendrick Perkins opens 'SportsCenter' interview by mocking the show's 'small-ass' studio treeKendrick Perkins opened a "SportsCenter" interview on the NBA Cup by making fun of how small the studio's Christmas tree was.
- mwwire.com WNBL joins AWSN to bring women's sports to global screens
The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has teamed up with the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) to boost women’s sports broadcasting. This deal will make 48 WNBL regular-season games and all…
- awfulannouncing.com Peacock to debut multiview for Premier League broadcasts
NBC's Peacock streaming service will introduce a multiview feature for its coverage of Premier League soccer.
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ESPN developing daily SportsCenter, women’s sports show for Disney Plus
awfulannouncing.com ESPN developing daily SportsCenter, women's sports show for Disney PlusAccording to CNBC's Alex Sherman, ESPN is developing a daily 'SportsCenter' and a weekly women's sports show for Disney Plus.
- www.thewrap.com Max Launches Live Feeds of HBO Programming in New In-App 'Channels' Feature
Channels, which includes a total of five simulcasts in its initial launch, will appear for a small subset of adult profile users on the Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free tiers in the U.S.
- www.bbc.com BBC New Broadcasting House: Public access permanently restricted
The public will continue to be denied entry to formerly accessible parts of New Broadcasting House.
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Skip Bayless mocks ‘bleeding-heart’ media members who told Tua Tagovailoa to retire
awfulannouncing.com Skip Bayless mocks 'bleeding-heart' media members who told Tua Tagovailoa to retireMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is seemingly healthy, he has his team rolling, and Skip Bayless wants some credit.
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The Onion’s bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing
wtop.com The Onion’s bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing - WTOP NewsA bankruptcy judge on Monday delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars, keeping the auction sale up in the air for at…
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ESPN exec addresses Lee Corso’s future on ‘College GameDay’
awfulannouncing.com ESPN exec addresses Lee Corso's future on 'College GameDay'Burke Magnus said on the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" podcast that ESPN will talk with Lee Corso about his future at season's end.
- www.foxbusiness.com Trump's pick for FCC chairman vows to take 'very hard look' at broadcast operations, Soros' radio takeover
Under Trump's second administration, FCC chair nominee Brendan Carr wants to make sure America's broadcasters and media moguls are "serving the public interest."
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At the crossroads of news and opinion, ‘Morning Joe’ hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
apnews.com At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meetingThe reaction of those who defended Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism.
- awfulannouncing.com NFL snow games on TV may sadly become a historical relic
As more NFL teams in colder climates look to build domed stadiums, scenes like Thursday Night Football in the snow will be more rare.
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Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy to hear arguments on The Onion's bid for Infowars
apnews.com The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearingA federal judge in Texas has delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.