Mike Greenberg: ‘Sports radio is going to be around for a long time’
"Podcasts are wonderful. I listen to them all the time. But there's one thing a podcast has a very hard time being, and that's urgent."
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Cody Decker insists ‘sports radio is not dying’
"When people say sports radio is dying, I vehemently disagree because it's not."
Howard Eskin again not on air amidst kiss controversy
Sources told The Philadelphia Inquirer Eskin wasn't on air "out of deference to Glen Macnow."
The 2023 Awfulies: The best in sports radio and sports media podcasts
Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker to host SiriusXM show on Mad Dog Sports Radio
Beadle & Decker will air from noon-3 p.m. ET Monday-Friday on Mad Dog Sports Radio.
Peter Rosenberg calls caller ‘a racist piece of garbage’ after claim Method Man is ‘a thug’
"You're a racist, Greg! Anyone who would look at a picture of Method Man and be offended, when you look up what he's contributed to the world, and you want to call him a thug? You're a racist piece of garbage."
Michael Kay still bothered by how ‘nasty’ Craig Carton was during ratings battle
"The narrative is Kay’s probably thrilled. No. I’d rather continue to get my butt kicked and try to win."
WFAN caller compares Correa flip to 2020 Biden-Trump election, calls it ‘fraudulent corruption deal’
"This is so similar to Joe Biden being behind in certain states, then in the middle of the night he takes the lead."
Greg Gumbel took a blowtorch to sports radio: ‘The most ridiculous thing on the planet.’
"If you’re just tuning in to hear people argue and scream and shout, that’s fine. Good luck to you. Good luck in your early grave."
Arash Markazi to host daily radio show on San Diego’s 1090 AM
After leaving the Los Angeles Times, Arash has a gig that seems like a better fit for him.
Boston sports radio hosts preemptively complaining about Cam Newton’s celebrations is as bad as it sounds
These guys got their nominee in early for "worst Boston media Cam take"!
NPR’s ‘Only a Game’ sports program to end production in September amid WBUR budget restructuring
"It’s hard to sell sports to public radio management, and it’s hard to sell public radio to a sports audience.”
NBC Sports Radio will no longer be distributed by Westwood One as of March 31, may be shutting down entirely
"Westwood One will discontinue distribution and representation of NBC Sports Radio content. The cancellation is effective 11:59:59 PM ET on Tuesday March 31."
Michael Kay beats Mike Francesa soundly in Francesa’s final ratings book, streaming data and all
The loss comes as Francesa steps back to a half-hour starting in 2020.
Former radio partners Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo dissent on Astros’ sign-stealing, with Francesa wrong on the facts
"Did you ever realize the games are on a delay? Depending on whether the game is on a real line or a satellite line. The game can be on a three-to-five second delay, also. You didn't bring that part up. Okay?"
WWL’s Seth Dunlap taking leave of absence after station’s Twitter account targeted him with homophobic slur
The station reportedly continues to investigate the incident.
Kevin Kietzman will “part ways” with station in the wake of controversial comments about Andy Reid
This was probably inevitable.
Kevin Kietzman apologizes to Andy Reid, Reid’s family, and listeners for comments “that have been interpreted by many as hurtful”
"I want to begin by sincerely apologizing to coach Andy Reid and his entire family for my comments yesterday. What I said has been interpreted by many as hurtful, insensitive and cold. And in hearing from listeners and relistening to what I said, I can understand why."
Tributes pour in for longtime Tampa area sports radio host Steve Duemig
"The Big Dog" entertained Tampa audiences every afternoon for almost three decades.
Mike Francesa finally addressed “outrageous misinformation and outright lies” after a three hour wait
It takes a lot to move the Twitter discourse away from a potential Kentucky loss to Wofford, but...
Controversial radio host Josh Innes’ time at SportsTalk 790 in Houston appears over
On Wednesday, Innes tweeted "Unfortunately the show was terminated today. Budget reasons."
Jim Gray doesn’t like to be asked about his celebrity connections
Jim Gray provided us with one of the most bizarre, entertaining interviews of Super Bowl week.
After mocking the practice, Mike Francesa spent a lot of time helping players promote products on Radio Row
A traditional pastime ahead of the Super Bowl sees a parade of current and former NFL players and...
Deshaun Watson calls out ESPN Nashville radio host for criticisms of his national championship game outfit
"My brand is pretty solid JARED!"
Dino Costa may or may not be eventually returning to the St. Louis airwaves
Oh hey, Dino Costa is back in the spotlight.
