Chiney Ogwumike Signs Extension With LA Sparks, Not Leaving ESPN Radio
“During the announcement, Ogwumike stated both jobs are understanding of her dual responsibilities, citing help from head coach Derek Fisher and ESPN SVP Dave Roberts.”
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Paul Finebaum Tells Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin That Urban Meyer Misstep ‘Is Predictable’
“Whether or not the move is predictable, it is nothing new for Meyer’s personnel management to come under fire.”
Jacob Hester Named T-Bob Hebert’s New Partner on 104.5 ESPN
Hester, who was the host of Hangin’ with Hester & Hanny,” weekdays from 12-3 p.m., joined Hebert on his show Friday morning to announce his new role.
Alan Hahn Says National Anthem Can Affect Games
“On Wednesday, ESPN Radio’s Alan Hahn offered an interesting perspective on the playing of the national anthem.”
Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2020
“As decided by 51 radio executives and program directors, here are the results of Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2020.”
Greg Larnerd Leaves Lafayette For ESPN 1051 The Zone In Chattanooga
Larnerd joins ESPN 105.1 as the host of the midday show from 12-2 pm ET.
Signal Media Launches 106.7 Buz2 In Little Rock
Buz2 will offer ESPN national programming during the day and evening hours, while local sports broadcasts and programming will be mixed in on the evenings and weekends.
Twelve Likes, Observations and Beliefs About Sports Media in 2020 and Beyond
“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”
Sports, Diversity & Multi-Platform Focus Will Shape ESPN Radio’s Future
“Nobody makes decisions in a vacuum. It’s a matter of understanding the markets, analyzing the research, reviewing the ratings, and placing a focus on the importance of cross platform content creators.”
Dan Le Batard Created Good News In A Crappy Week
“The positives are the loyalty that a host showed for a producer, and that in a business that can sometimes come off as heartless, this story had heart, and that was enough of a positive to focus on.”