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A WFAN radio caller blamed the media for the struggles of young New York professional athletes, such as the Yankees' Anthony Volpe. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

WFAN host, caller get into it over New York media’s role in athlete struggles

"You guys badger them all day long on this station... Accept some of the responsibility! They don't come here that way!"

By Matt Clapp OnJul 5, 2025 0
Sal Licata on WFAN

WFAN’s Sal Licata claims New York ‘made’ Tyrese Haliburton: ‘We put you on the map’

"Without New York, you are nothing. We made you! We run you!"

By Reice Shipley OnJun 3, 2025 0
Mar 28, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) watches the ball after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.

It took 18 games for Sal Licata to start yelling at Juan Soto

WFAN host Sal Licata has had it with Juan Soto and his production with the New York Mets less than a month into his $765 million contract.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 17, 2025 0
Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino say he’s overpaid in WFAN interview: ‘My agent’s gonna kill me’

"I’m overpaid right now. They should take some money away from me"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 4, 2025 0
Sal Licata

Sal Licata rants as Dodgers sign yet another star: ‘What is going on here?’

"Enough! My god, what is going on here? How many guys did the Dodgers get?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 21, 2025 0
Yankees announcers John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman

Suzyn Waldman excited for John Sterling’s postseason return: ‘I’m really glad for him’

"It makes it like a special event doesn't it?"

By Reice Shipley OnSep 12, 2024 1
Brandon Tierney, Chris Russo and Sal Licata

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo revisits WFAN departure during guest appearance

“It was a hard call. … It was a very tough call."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 18, 2024 2
WFAN host Sal Licata criticized the Mets for, among other things, having Hawk Tuah Girl throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

WFAN’s Sal Licata unloads on Hawk Tuah Girl

"Ruth, Mantle, Gehrig and the Mets have Grimace and now Hawk Tuah."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 15, 2024 1
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was grilled about an urgency to win by WFAN host Brandon Tierney during a Wednesday interview. Photo Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees GM Brian Cashman spars with WFAN’s Brandon Tierney in interview

"I would refute what you're saying. It doesn't make any sense."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 31, 2024 2
WFAN host Sal Licata says he's not a clown while wearing a clown costume.

WFAN’s Sal Licata still hasn’t learned his lesson about the Mets

"I’m genuinely curious what part of you thought that tweeting this was a good idea."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 29, 2024 1
Brandon Tierney Credit: Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata Show

WFAN host Brandon Tierney’s pen malfunction makes inky mess

"C'mon, let's do the segment. … I'm not dying, just get me a napkin, big damn deal."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 12, 2024 1
Sal Licata Grimace

WFAN’s Sal Licata rips Grimace for stealing Mets’ spotlight: ‘Fat, purple a**’

"It’s not about Grimace. Give the Mets some damn credit for once."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 19, 2024 4
SNY analysts Sal Licata and John Jastremski discussing Game 6 of the Knicks-76ers series.

SNY analysts rip Philadelphia 76ers owners for buying 2,000 tickets to prevent Knicks fans from attending Game 6

"I think it's lame. I think it's hokey. And I think it's a pathetic act across the board."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 2, 2024 1
Jon Stugotz Weiner

Stugotz slyly crushes WFAN’s Sal Licata, Brandon Tierney after rejecting program director job

"I don't want their jobs. I wanted to help them become better at their jobs. That's all."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 23, 2024 1
Sal Licata WFAN

WFAN’s Sal Licata takes issue with Juan Soto’s plate patience: ‘A walk is not as good as a hit’

"Swing the bat, bro!"

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 15, 2024 0
WFAN radio host Sal Licata explains on SportsNet New York (SNY) why he's convinced Juan Soto will sign with the New York Mets in 2025.

WFAN host convinced Mets will sign Juan Soto… in 2025

"I am convinced, now more than ever, that Juan Soto is going to be a Met next year."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 7, 2024 2
WFAN host Sal Licata says he's not a clown while wearing a clown costume.

WFAN’s Sal Licata insists he’s not a clown while dressed as a clown

"I just wish you didn’t say what you just said."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 15, 2024 2
Boomer Esiason on WFAN

Boomer Esiason thinks Carl Banks should’ve told WFAN hosts he felt disrespected: ‘Men should do that!’

"Men don’t go out and tattle and put crap on the internet."

By Brandon Contes OnNov 3, 2023 2
Gregg Giannotti

Gregg Giannotti won’t miss Carl Banks’ ‘boring as hell’ WFAN segments: ‘Nobody wanted it.’

"Him resigning from WFAN really means nothing to us!"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 2, 2023 6
Dec 12, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Carl Banks attends the NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Carl Banks cancels weekly paid WFAN segment after tense exchange with Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata

"Carl just doesn’t want to do the spot anymore, so we move on."

By Brandon Contes OnNov 2, 2023 2
Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata on WFAN

WFAN hosts hang up on Giants legend Carl Banks over Kayvon Thibodeaux debate

"I can't take it anymore."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 26, 2023 0
Sal Licata on WFAN

WFAN’s Sal Licata mercilessly urges caller eulogizing their nana to ‘Get to your point.’

"Rest in peace to your grandmother, it’s horrible to hear that. Now please, get to your point."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 13, 2023 0
Sal Licata

WFAN’s Sal Licata implores Sean Payton to ‘go back to the broadcast booth’

"You embarrass yourself every week."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 10, 2023 0
Mets star Pete Alonso

WFAN’s Sal Licata argues Mets should trade Pete Alonso a day after saying they’d be idiots to trade him

WFAN host Sal Licata had some wild takes on Pete Alonso within 24 hours saying he should be a lifelong Met, then saying he should be traded.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 12, 2023 0
Mike Francesa on SNY

Mike Francesa misses covering the ‘big event’ on radio, like ‘when somebody dies’

"When somebody dies. That’s where you need on the radio somebody who saw these guys play."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 27, 2023 3

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