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DOJ, FCC sign off on Nexstar–Tegna deal as legal fights remain

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally approved the proposed merger of broadcast station groups Nexstar and Tegna on Thursday. And while some legal hurdles still remain, this is the closest the two companies have been to combining. The deal was approved after the federal government agreed to Read more... The post DOJ, FCC sign off on Nexstar–Tegna deal as legal fights remain appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Iconic Mets announcer Howie Rose retiring after 2026 season

New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose announced Thursday he will retire after the 2026 season, closing a career that has spanned nearly four decades with the franchise. The 72-year-old Queens native began his Mets tenure in 1987 as a pregame host. He later moved to television play-by-play before becoming the lead radio voice in … The post Iconic Mets announcer Howie Rose retiring after 2026 season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orel Hershiser, Luis Gonzalez to call MLB Opening Day for NBC

NBC promised to feature MLB analysts with ties to the teams they would cover in its broadcasts, and it has followed through on its Opening Day coverage teams. MLB Network analyst and former New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter and former Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker are serving as the game analysts for the Read more... The post Orel Hershiser, Luis Gonzalez to call MLB Opening Day for NBC appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Ranking The 8 Best New MLB Ballpark Foods Being Served Up During The 2026 Season

Hot dogs, peanuts, and ice cream served in tiny helmets are probably among the first things that spring to mind when it comes to the food that’s served up at a baseball game. However, MLB teams have gotten increasingly creative on the culinary front, and they’re rolling out some over-the-top options for the 2026 season. […] The post Ranking The 8 Best New MLB Ballpark Foods Being Served Up During The 2026 Season appeared first on BroBible.

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