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Dino Costa may or may not be eventually returning to the St. Louis airwaves

Oh hey, Dino Costa is back in the spotlight.

By Ken Fang OnNov 23, 2018 4
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Tom Brady hangs up on WEEI interview rather than talk about trainer Alex Guerrero

"Yeah, all right guys, have a great day. I'll talk to you later. [dial tone]"

By Jay Rigdon OnAug 27, 2018 9
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Clay Travis has a new multi-year deal with Fox Sports Radio

Travis will reportedly take an ownership stake in his show.

By Jay Rigdon OnJul 16, 2018 11
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Mike Francesa leads the ratings in his first month back on the air, Michael Kay ranks fourth

Kay topped the New York sports show radio ratings for much of the period with Francesa gone, but the Sports Pope is now back on his throne.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 11, 2018 7
Buffalo radio host Ryan Gates is living up to his word to quit if the Bills drafted Josh Allen.

Buffalo radio producer and host Ryan Gates lives up to his promise to quit if the Bills drafted Josh Allen

"I'll quit if they draft Allen with Rosen or Mayfield on the board." Well, they did, so he did.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 6, 2018 3
Cliff Avril celebrating after a January 2017 sack of Matthew Stafford.

Recently-released Seahawks’ DE Cliff Avril is joining Seattle’s 950 KJR as a midday show co-host

Avril will join Jason Puckett as a daily co-host beginning July 9.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 7, 2018 0
Josh Innes has been suspended for a feud with former co-worker Adam Clanton. Clanton has been let go.

Houston radio station Sports Talk 790 fires Adam Clanton, suspends Josh Innes over public feud

Shockingly, Innes is at the center of yet another radio fight. This time, it's with someone from his own station.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 1, 2018 1
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Media reactions to Mike Francesa’s impending return range from Mad Dog’s “horse’s fanny” to Steve Politi’s “jerk” to Michael Kay’s “Leno”

"You can't do a long goodbye, because if you do a long goodbye, it gets a little tedious, number one, and number two, if you change your mind in five or six months, you look like a horse's fanny."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 24, 2018 23
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Mike Francesa reportedly heading back to WFAN

That didn't take long.

By Jay Rigdon OnApr 24, 2018 7
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Mike Francesa reportedly “desperately wants to get back on the radio,” has talked with 98.7 ESPN/WOR, could even return to WFAN

As per Andrew Marchand of The New York Post, Francesa "desperately misses doing New York sports radio and is trying to get back on the air."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 23, 2018 6
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Ian Rapoport apologizes on-air to Chad Dukes for bailing on him twice

"I just wanted to apologize for yesterday, for dropping you, for hanging up. I know you’ve got a job to do. I appreciate that."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 27, 2018 1

Awful Announcing Podcast: FS1’s Nick Wright on his radio career, First Things First, and all that LeBron talk

Wright goes into detail on his decision to join FS1 over ESPN, explains why 'First Things First' isn't a debate show, and calls LeBron James the "greatest athlete in American history."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 21, 2017 1

Mike Francesa on his enduring popularity as 30-year run ends: ‘I’m internet gold’

Is his future with Bill Simmons?

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 8, 2017 7
Craig Carton

Craig Carton on sports radio: “You can bet your ass that I will do it again at some point.”

"I think about (being on sports radio) every minute of every day. You can bet your ass that I will do it again at some point."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 7, 2017 7

5 sports media jobs that may not exist in 10 years

The days of the sports generalist in print and radio are nearly extinct.

By Ty Duffy OnNov 7, 2017 5
Mitch Levy (C) has been arrested in a prostitution sting.

Seattle sports radio host Mitch Levy one of 110 arrested in Bellevue prostitution sting

Levy, host of Mitch In The Morning on Sports Radio 950 KJR, was arrested this week.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 2, 2017 35
Dino Costa's show on Portland's 102.9 The Game has kicked up some controversy.

Portland Timbers, Oregon Ducks disavow Dino Costa’s “run ’em over!” remarks on broadcast partner (updated)

"As soon as one or two of these sumbitches are run over you’ll see the entire, in unison, everybody be up off the street."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 16, 2017 3
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While golfing, Scott Van Pelt pledges to fund Maryland’s student-run sports radio coverage

Even on a day off, SVP's still helping out Maryland student broadcasters.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 13, 2017 1
Super Bowl 50 Radio Row

Are Radio Row’s expenses really worth it for stations?

One of the common features of Super Bowl Week is radio stations from across the country setting up...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 21, 2017 10

Chris Broussard joins Fox Sports Radio, will host two weekend shows

When Fox Sports brought in Chris Broussard as a NBA insider last month, one key question was where...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 10, 2016 1

After firing in Philadelphia, Josh Innes returns to Houston radio

As we noted in March, sports radio stands out as a medium for the numbers of people who...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 3, 2016 2

Philly radio host fired after racist mocking of competitor’s fake racist caller

There’s been a firing over white Philadelphia radio producer Pat Egan posing as a black caller to his...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 24, 2016 1

Louisiana sports radio host arrested in domestic dispute

Jordy Hultberg, a former LSU basketball and current sports radio host in Lafayette, LA, is accused of pushing...

By Ken Fang OnJul 24, 2016 89

Detroit sports radio host blames victims in Baylor football sexual assault scandal

Last week, a report chastised the Baylor football program for its handling of several sexual assaults under coach...

By Ken Fang OnMay 31, 2016 34

Dino Costa’s tenure in St. Louis is over after a short six weeks

Controversial sports radio personality Dino Costa went into St. Louis with guns blazing saying he would make KFNS...

By Ken Fang OnApr 22, 2016 69

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