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November 9, 2020
Texas Radio Hall Of Fame Changes Hands
After announcing over the summer that he would be relinquishing control of the TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME (NET NEWS 7/1), owner/Operations Manager JOSH “ROWDY YATES” HOLSTEAD revealed his successor during the show’s virtual celebration of … more »
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October 12, 2020
Joe Morgan, Baseball Star Turned Sportscaster, Dies At 77
Hall of Fame second baseman and baseball broadcaster JOE MORGAN has passed away at his home in DANVILLE, CA at 77. MORGAN, who played for the HOUSTON COLT .45s/ASTROS, CINCINNATI REDS, SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, and OAKLAND ATHLETICS … more »
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June 19, 2020
'Open Press Box' Video Panel To Offer Advice To Aspiring Minority Sportscasters
Veteran sports radio producer and host RICH HERRERA is moderating a panel of sportscasters in a ZOOM workshop for minority students interested in careers in sportscasting in front of and behind the mic. The "OPEN PRESS BOX" project will kick … more »
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May 11, 2020
KTRH/Houston Adds 'Our American Stories'
iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk KTRH-A/HOUSTON is adding LEE HABEEB's syndicated "OUR AMERICAN STORIES" for weeknights starting JUNE 1st. HABEEB said, “The ASTROS, JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, NASA, and KTRH. We are thrilled to join this town of … more »
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April 30, 2020
Former Milwaukee Personality And Programmer Mike Elliott Passes Away At 82
MIKE ELLIOTT, the former MILWAUKEE host, PD, GM, and sportscaster and HOUSTON ASTROS broadcaster, died APRIL 20th of pneumonia in BAYSIDE, WI at 82. ELLIOTT started his career at WACE-A/SPRINGFIELD, MA and worked in several markets, including at … more »
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April 22, 2020
ESPN Radio To Air World Series Replays On Saturday Nights, '97 And '98 NBA Finals On Sundays
ESPN RADIO will fill SATURDAY nights with repeat broadcasts of WORLD SERIES games from the past at 8p (ET). KEVIN WINTER will host the broadcasts, offering commentary and additional information. The replays begin this SATURDAY (4/25) with the 14-inning … more »
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April 15, 2020
Skyview Networks Highlights Sports Teams Airing Classic Games On Their Radio Networks
SKYVIEW NETWORKS' update on the sports franchises it services that are feeding classic game broadcasts and other vintage content to affiliates while the seasons are suspended due to the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS pandemic includes ten MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL … more »
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February 19, 2020
SiriusXM MLB Network Radio Hits The Road For 2020 Spring Training Tour
SIRIUSXM MLB NETWORK RADIO is sending its hosts out once again for the annual Spring Training Tour series of broadcasts, starting SATURDAY (2/22) and running through MARCH 13th. Going to the GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE camps in FLORIDA will be former major league … more »
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February 14, 2020
Cadence13 To Launch Sports Documentary Podcast With Look At Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal
CADENCE13 is launching a sports documentary podcast franchise to debut this SUMMER with an at least six-episode season focusing on the HOUSTON ASTROS sign-stealing scandal. The show, produced by "SLOW BURN" and "FIASCO" producers LEON … more »
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December 16, 2019
Houston Astros Radio Analyst Steve Sparks Recovering From Heart Attack
HOUSTON ASTROS radio analyst and former major league pitcher STEVE SPARKS is recovering from a heart attack suffered on DECEMBER 11th, reports the HOUSTON CHRONICLE. SPARKS fell ill after a workout and was taken to the hospital by his wife; the ASTROS … more »