Craig Carton says departure from FS1 not about ratings, Barstool deal a no-brainer: ‘I get it’
"If I could partner with Barstool, I would, if I'm a network."
"If I could partner with Barstool, I would, if I'm a network."
Craig Carton defended his tenure at FS1, claiming ratings dropped 40% after his name was removed and another 60% after he left Breakfast Ball.
"I will do everything in my power not to mess it up."
"It's an incredible opportunity."
Nothing is guaranteed, though.
Parkins is currently signed to a multi-year deal with Fox Sports.
"I also saw where Craig Carton could be reportedly headed back to WFAN."
Despite network shakeups, Parkins is filling in on First Things First and is expected to stay with FS1.
"The lawsuit is the biggest indicator that this had to happen"
With key allies still in place, a return to New York radio is firmly on the table.
Andrew Marchand reports that Taylor's departure is part of a wider shakeup at FS1, with three shows due to be canceled over poor viewership.
"I turned the job down to continue my radio career"
"I'm happy with whatever team is in the finals."
The event will be sandwiched between Olympics coverage on NBC.
Danny Parkins was ready for his Breakfast Ball co-host and Knicks superfan Craig Carton with a custom made Tyrese Haliburton fit.
"I don’t root for the injury, but I ain’t complaining about it"
"I didn't tune in to a national championship game to watch a ref show."
"The Tar Heels being in was flat out wrong."
The network also announced an FS1 "takeover" on its broadcast channel for the Friday of Super Bowl week.
"He just stopped talking. And I'm like, 'Danny?' And he goes, 'Why are you calling me?'"
Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth from FS1’s Breakfast Ball. Brandon and the...
"You can't kick (players) out of the game, put them in the penalty box."
"If you really wanted to punish Joel Embiid, wouldn't you make him play three games?"