Premiere Radio Networks syndicated radio sports talker Jim Rome confirmed Friday that he is leaving ESPN after eight years as host of “Jim Rome Is Burning.”  The Big Lead’s Jason McIntyre cited an ESPN source as saying that Rome “was presented with a multi-year offer to return to the network, but he did not accept it.” Two other sources said that Rome and the “JRIB” show “will move over to the burgeoning CBS Sports Network.” …

Howard Stern returned on Friday to the station that helped launch him as a star in national syndicated radio. In a rare 30 minute on air interview with  WYSP-FM 94.1 Philadelphia’s Spike Eskin, Stern was the last guest on WYSP before CBS Radio flipped the format to Sports Talk, simulcasting it with sister WIP-AM and ending it’s 30 year run as a music station. During the interview Stern praised the station that was the first …

Sean Pendergast will be the replacement for the The Atlanta-based “Two Live Stews,” who are losing their radio syndication deal with Sporting News Radio.  SNR will replace the “Two Live Stews” (Ryan and Doug Stewart) with  Pendergast in the 1pm-4pm ET time slot. Pendergast currently hosts a show on Houston’s KGOW-AM (1560), the flagship for Sporting News Radio.
Mission Media Group’s President David Gow says, “We’ve watched how Sean handles callers and drives his show, and …

ESPN Radio is using the official opening of its new studios as a chance to host its owned and operated stations and key affiliates June 1 in a special day-long event that will also highlight ESPN Radio’s growth from a terrestrial service to ESPN Audio, a content provider via many platforms. ESPN Radio’s O&Os from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas will join 13 affiliates broadcasting from “Audio Avenue” outside of …

ESPN has reached a two-year deal with Navetter Broadcasting to carry ESPN Radio on 5kw ZSR-FM (103.5) from the Bahamas. ZSR-FM is based in the Bahamian capital of Nassau on the Bahamas’ most populous island of New Providence (270,000 people). The station’s coverage extends to the entire island. This is the first ESPN Radio agreement in the Caribbean.  Games, special features and overnight programs are among the ESPN Radio …

2011 marks the 15-year anniversary of Premiere Radio Network’s The Jim Rome Show in national syndication.  As part of the year-long celebration, fans of Rome’s “The Jungle” will be treated to special guest appearances, events and promotions. Rome kicked off the anniversary with a live remote from Super Bowl XLV.
Rome stated, “It’s been an unbelievable 15 years, and I’m extremely proud of my association with Premiere and what we’ve …

When you’re Stephen A. Smith what goes around comes around. According to a New York Daily News report the former “Quite Frankly” host and 1050 ESPN radio talker, is on the verge of signing a new deal that would return him to the New York radio outlet. The News quotes a source as saying, “This is the first step to Stephen A getting back in the ESPN family, which means he’ll will also be …

Everyone with an opinion is weighing in on what Keith Olbermann should do next. Even with the conditions of his exit last week from MSNBC, (non- compete etc.) most agree that he has at least a few options. From taking a run at the retiring Joe Liebermans senate seat in Connecticut to a SportsCenter like rerun, there is plenty of speculation on just what the next move should be for the mouth-that-roars. Could a syndicated …

Dan Patrick has inked a deal with Premiere Radio Networks which continues the radio syndication companies’ advertising sales representation and distribution for “The Dan Patrick Show.” The show is produced by DirecTV and offered as part of the FOX Sports Radio lineup.
“Dan Patrick is one of the most prominent voices in sports news and entertainment,” said Premiere EVP of Sales Carol Terakawa. “Dan’s relationship with his loyal audience provides incredible value for our advertisers …

Westwood One announced that it’s picked up nine Cumulus Media markets when “The Robert Wuhl Show” debuts on January 17th. Hosted by sports fanatic, actor and comedian Robert Wuhl, the three-hour daily show will air live weekdays from 3-6pm ET.
“There is a real buzz in the marketplace for Robert Wuhl from sports talk stations around the country,” said Executive VP Westwood One Affiliate Sales Dennis Green. “With so much going in the …