Cable Sports Network Changes Partners In Portland: KPOJ To Rebrand As NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio

Partnering With 620

iHEARTMEDIA Sports KPOJ-A (RIP CITY RADIO) 620)/PORTLAND, OR is partnering with regional sports cable network NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST and will rebrand as NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST RIP CITY RADIO in JANUARY, with a revamped lineup that will simulcast nine hours between 6a-6p (PT) weekdays. The new arrangement replaces NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST's present deal to simulcast ENTERCOM Sports KFXX-A (1080 THE FAN)/PORTLAND's "DUSTY AND CAM IN THE MORNING" and "PRIMETIME WITH ISAAC AND SUKE."

The new lineup will include the current radio "RIP CITY MORNINGS WITH DAN & NIGEL" 6-9a, a new NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST-produced show with the network's DWIGHT JAYNES and AARON FENTRESS (both formerly with THE OREGONIAN) noon-3p (replacing DOUG GOTTLIEB's FOX SPORTS RADIO show), and the current radio "RIP CITY DRIVE WITH TRAVIS AND CHAD" 3-6p.  KPOJ will also simulcast NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST's "OUTDOORS GPS."   The radio shows will originate from new studios at NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST.

NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST GM LEN MEAD said, “NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST is dedicated to serving fans across all platforms, so we are pleased to join forces with iHEARTMEDIA to collaborate on programming for PORTLAND sports fans on both TV and radio. This partnership combines and amplifies the best talent and production teams in the market.”

iHEARTMEDIA Markets Group PACIFIC NORTHWEST Region President ROBERT DOVE said, “We are excited to partner with NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST to bring RIP CITY RADIO listeners the best in local sports programming. Our combined assets will provide even more access for PORTLAND sports fans across both TV and radio including enhanced audio and visual content for TRAILBLAZER fans all-in-one destination.”

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