The Sports Media (Sports Radio, Podcasts, Shows, Networks, Etc.) Thread

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I expected that. I don’t think Fox fires him from doing nfl games though. He’s actually one of my favorites

FOX takes Thom Brennaman off NFL broadcasts

Broadcaster Thom Brennaman will no longer call NFL games on FOX Sports after he used a homophobic slur on the air while calling a baseball game on Wednesday night.

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I’m surprised Fox did anything...

 

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FOX takes Thom Brennaman off NFL broadcasts

Broadcaster Thom Brennaman will no longer call NFL games on FOX Sports after he used a homophobic slur on the air while calling a baseball game on Wednesday night.

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I’m surprised Fox did anything...

Know who can replace him since there’s so many questions about a college football season??

 

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Know who can replace him since there’s so many questions about a college football season??

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JK ALL DAY...

 

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Brandon Marshall is joining FS1's First Things First

On Thursday, Fox Sports announced that former NFL receiver Brandon Marshall is the latest host of First Things First, the network’s morning show hosted by Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, and Jenna Wolfe. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Former Pro Bowl WR Brandon Marshall joins Nick, Kevin & Jenna as First...

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Thom Brennaman's apology for homophobic slur includes "I had no idea it was so rooted in hate and violence."

After uttering a homophobic slur on a Cincinnati Reds' broadcast, Thom Brennaman offered apologies. But those apologies have some issues.

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Mike Milbury steps away from NBC after the NHL condemned his on-air comments

Mike Milbury's comments Thursday drew NHL backlash. On Saturday, he announced through NBC he's headed home for the rest of these playoffs.

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Mike Milbury steps away from NBC after the NHL condemned his on-air comments

Mike Milbury's comments Thursday drew NHL backlash. On Saturday, he announced through NBC he's headed home for the rest of these playoffs.

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Shaquille O'Neal agrees to multi-year extension with Turner Sports, expanded role with WarnerMedia

Shaquille O'Neal agreed to a multi-year extension with Turner Sports and an expanded role with WarnerMedia including Bleacher Report and CNN.

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Jalen Rose partners with New York Post for columns, videos, podcasts branded 'The Renaissance Man'

Jalen Rose is expanding his brand beyond basketball in a partnership with the New York Post that will include columns, videos, and podcasts.

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ESPN's Las Vegas studio debuts on air today, and Daily Wager will broadcast from there starting on September 8th

Over a year ago, ESPN announced plans to open a Las Vegas studio at The LINQ for sports gambling related content, including both Daily Wager and a second digital show. You probably completely forgot about those plans this year during the pandemic, but on Monday, ESPN announced that their Vegas...

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Kevin Kugler will replace Thom Brennaman on Fox's NFL coverage, working alongside Chris Spielman and Laura Okmin

Long-time Westwood One NFL voice Kevin Kugler will be calling NFL on Fox games this year, replacing Thom Brennaman.

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Maven replaces CEO Jim Heckman with Ross Levinsohn, who has quite the past

Jim Heckman is out as Maven CEO, and is moving to an advisory role. Ross Levinsohn, the controversial former LAT publisher, is stepping in.

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Bills seemingly ban in-house reporter Chris Brown for violating team media policy

According to The Athletic, the Buffalo Bills have banned team radio host and web reporter Chris Brown for violating the team’s media policy.

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Shams Charania is staying at The Athletic

NBA insider Shams Charania has chosen to re-sign with The Athletic instead of hitting the free-agent market. It was reported earlier in August that Charania’s contracts with The Athletic and Stadium were up at the end of the month, and Charania told Complex Sports on Monday night that he’s...

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YouTube TV reportedly set to add NFL Network to base package, RedZone to a new "Sports Plus" tier

YouTube TV is reportedly set to offer NFL Network to base subscribers, with NFL RedZone coming to a new premium Sports Plus tier.

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Reporter Michele Steele staying at ESPN after signing new multiyear contract

Reporter and anchor Michele Steele will be remaining at ESPN, signing a multiyear contract that will take her into a second decade there.

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Fox is expanding Big Noon Kickoff to two hours, despite no Big Ten games this fall

Despite a schedule that will consist of the Big 12 and Big 12 alone, Fox is expanding Big Noon Kickoff to two hours. It will premiere on September 12th, Week 2 of the college football season. The network announced the expansion on Tuesday, while also revealing its early season college football...

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Tony Dungy replaces Doug Flutie in NBC's Notre Dame broadcast booth

The steady drumbeat of college football broadcast news continues. On Tuesday, NBC announced that Tony Dungy would be working alongside Mike Tirico in the broadcast booth for Notre Dame games this season, replacing Doug Flutie. Kathryn Tappen returns as sideline reporter for the game coverage...

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