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Youngstown State University, iHeartMedia Extend Deal For Sports Coverage
April 10, 2018 at 4:57 AM (PT)
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY will continue to air on iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk WKBN-A and Sports WNIO-A (1390 WNIO, THE SPORTS ANIMAL)/YOUNGSTOWN under an extension of an existing contract between the school and iHEARTMEDIA. The extension takes the deal through the 2020-21 season; Football and men's basketball have aired on WKBN and women's basketball on both WKBN and WNIO since 2002.
YSU Executive Director of Athletics RON STROLLO said, "iHEARTMEDIA's commitment to YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY and the Athletic Department has been greatly appreciated and continues to grow each year. We're very excited that PENGUINS fans will be able to hear all of our sporting events on iHEART radio stations."
iHEARTMEDIA Market President ROBERT HOTCHKISS added, "YSU is a cornerstone of our community and we are very proud to continue our partnership with them. We've expanded our coverage of YSU Athletics over the years and recently decided to feature additional coaches and student-athletes on the weekly programs."