The Takes Shaping Sports Media Conversations
Urban Radio Nation Staff
6:28 PM
Remember to check out our main site at UrbanRadioNation.com Let's dive into what’s buzzing across the media world — from viral moments...
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August 17, 2023
Wisdom Martin Set to Join ‘Get Up DC!’ as Larry Miller Will Move to the Afternoon Newscasts on WUSA9
Urban Radio Nation Staff
8:30 PM
Did Larry Miller spill the beans, let the cat out the bag, or unintentionally spilled some tea? Whatever the case Miller announced on soc...
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Shannon Sharpe Joins ESPN First Take But Not Yet According to Stephen A. Smith
Urban Radio Nation Staff
8:00 PM
The sports media landscape is abuzz with excitement as former NFL player and Hall of Famer, Shannon Sharpe , will join forces with outspoken...
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August 16, 2023
ESPN Announces Malika Andrews as In-Studio Host; Doc Rivers and Doris Burke Will Join Mike Breen for NBA Game Coverage
Urban Radio Nation Staff
6:00 PM
NBA Champion Head Coach Doc Rivers Joins ESPN, Teams with Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Broadcasters Doris Burke and Mike Breen ...
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Detroit Black Talk Station 910 AM Superstation Abruptly Changes Format for ESPN Radio Sports Programming
Urban Radio Nation Staff
5:30 PM
Owner Kevin Adell and station manager Kevin Cole informed the staff by email that their services were no longer needed at 910 AM Superstat...
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August 7, 2023
iHeartMedia Acquires Atlantic City Cluster of Stations Including Urban Adult R&B Station WTTH 96.1FM
Urban Radio Nation Staff
2:00 PM
iHeartMedia has announced that they are acquiring a successful cluster of stations in Atlantic City. The total is four FM stations. One of ...
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August 4, 2023
Sports Talk Duo D-Lo & KC New Afternoon Drive Hosts on Audacy's Hip Hop Station 102.5 KSFM
Urban Radio Nation Staff
3:00 PM
“D-Lo & KC,” Damien “D-Lo” Barling and Kenny “KC” Caraway, who currently host 12-4pm on Audacy sports “1320 ESPN” KIFM-AM in Sacramento,...
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August 3, 2023
50 Years of Hip Hop: The Ultimate Countdown of the 50 Greatest Rap Songs Ever
Urban Radio Nation Staff
3:30 PM
Hip Hop is gearing up for its 50-year anniversary with an unforgettable celebration in its birthplace, the Bronx, New York, with an iconic ...
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August 2, 2023
Angela Yee Buys Apartment Building to Support Formerly Incarcerated Women in Detroit
Urban Radio Nation Staff
8:00 PM
From CBS NEWS DETROIT - National radio host and entrepreneur Angela Yee is giving back to Detroit with her latest investment property. Yee, ...
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July 31, 2023
ESPN Ready to Hire Doc Rivers, Promote Doris Burke, and Has Fired Mark Jackson from Their NBA Coverage According to New York Post
Urban Radio Nation Staff
4:00 PM
“ESPN is closing in on promoting Doris Burke to the NBA Finals, hiring Doc Rivers to join her and laying off Mark Jackson, The Post has lea...
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Tavis Smiley's Daily Show Goes Big with National Syndication from KBLA 1580 Los Angeles
Urban Radio Nation Staff
1:13 PM
Tavis Smiley has announced his daily radio talk show will launch into national syndication. The program originates from the station he owns,...
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July 30, 2023
Don Geronimo Fired for Derogatory “Barbie” Comments Towards WUSA9 Sports Reporter at Commanders Training Camp
Urban Radio Nation Staff
12:30 PM
Following the recent ownership change of the Washington Commanders from previous owner Dan Snyder to Josh Harris, Earvin "Magic...
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July 25, 2023
Syndicated Gospel Radio Host Darlene McCoy Launches New Platform After Racial Incident at an Atlanta Area Restaurant
Urban Radio Nation Staff
9:00 PM
A trip to a Buckhead sandwich shop left syndicated gospel radio host Darlene McCoy Jackson with a bad taste in her mouth. She says when she ...
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July 24, 2023
DJ QuickSilva Confirms He's Off the Air But Will Be Back
Urban Radio Nation Staff
5:00 PM
The Radio One/Reach Media syndicated afternoon show The QuickSilva Show with Dominique Da Diva has transitioned into just The Dominique Da D...
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Mayor Adams Announces New Radio Show “Hear from The Mayor” On 107.5 WBLS and Reacts to His First Show
Urban Radio Nation Staff
4:00 PM
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces a new radio show, “Hear from the Mayor” on WBLS 107.5 FM. Episodes will air semi-regularly and feat...
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Compass Media Networks, The Syndication Company for DeDe in the Morning and Frank Ski Show, Announces New Hires and Promotions
Urban Radio Nation Staff
3:30 PM
Compass Media also syndicates some of Urban/Urban AC radio's most successful shows such as Baka Boyz, Rick Party, Cafe Mocha besides DeD...
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July 21, 2023
Audacy Announces Hot 93.7's DJ Buck as Brand Manager for KS 107.5 Denver
Urban Radio Nation Staff
2:00 PM
Audacy has named DJ Buck Brand Manager of KS 107.5 (KQKS-FM) in Denver. In this role, DJ Buck will oversee the station’s content strategy, t...
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July 20, 2023
Wisdom Martin Celebrates His Last Day at FOX 5 DC - WUSA9 Sports Anchor Darren Haynes Relocating to So Cal
Urban Radio Nation Staff
2:00 PM
Wisdom Martin celebrated his last broadcast with FOX 5 DC today, but not before sharing a bit of wisdom and a heartfelt goodbye from his co...
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July 19, 2023
WLOU 104.7 JAMZ Announces The Return of Louisville Legend, KJ “In the Midday” Bland and the Addition of DeDe in The Morning
Urban Radio Nation Staff
2:00 PM
WLOU 104.7 JAMZ announced the return of Louisville Legend, KJ “In the Midday” Bland. KJ is returning home as the new Midday Host starting Mo...
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