New England Patriots Ink Multi-Year Extension With WBZ-F (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston

Sticking With The Hub

CBS RADIO Sports WBZ-F (98.5 THE SPORTS HUB)/BOSTON will continue to serve as the flagship radio station for the NFL's NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS under a multi-year contract extension.  The new deal was announced before THURSDAY night's season opener against KANSAS CITY, with PATS President JONATHAN KRAFT revealing the news on the HUB's pre-game show.  BOB SOCCI and SCOTT ZOLAK will continue to call the games, which have been airing on CBS RADIO BOSTON stations since 1994 (first on News WBZ-A, then on then-Alternative WBCN, and finally on THE HUB).

“Our continued partnership with the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS underscores CBS RADIO’s leadership in sports radio,” said CBS RADIO President ANDRE FERNANDEZ. “We have enjoyed an incredible relationship with this storied franchise for over 20 years and are proud to continue our partnership into the future.”

“The NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS are proud to extend our partnership with 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB,” said PATRIOTS VP of Sales MURRAY KOHL. “It has been a great relationship since they launched in 2009, and extends a relationship that we have had with CBS RADIO since the KRAFTS bought the PATRIOTS in 1994. Fans have become reliant on the nine hours of coverage every game day, highlighted by the best broadcast tandem in the industry. There is no play-by-play announcer more prepared and polished in his delivery than BOB SOCCI, and SCOTT ZOLAK not only provides unique insight, but has quickly become an iconic fan-favorite in New England. We look forward to many more years teaming with 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB.”

“Since our launch in 2009, the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS have been a key partner of 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB.  We are honored to continue broadcasting the five-time Super Bowl Champions to avid PATRIOTS fans and SPORTS HUB listeners throughout NEW ENGLAND,” said CBS RADIO BOSTON SVP/Market Manager MARK HANNON.

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