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Old 11-11-2020, 10:27 AM
 
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As previously mentioned, I think the pandemic has led to some likely permanent changes in how companies operate. An unfortunately for sports reporter, as much as I love them personally, their true "value" is not always deemed worth it from a financial standpoint.


ESPN recently laid of 300 staff. Most of the on-air personalities were spared, but they mentioned that they will not be renewing some big contracts that are set to lapse at the end of the year. Sports anchors don't bring in revenue to really warrant large salaries. There are some exceptions. There are some highly popular sports radio shows that have a big following. Although with podcasts now, I'm not sure how that effects things.


https://nypost.com/2020/11/05/espn-l...-related-cuts/
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Old 11-13-2020, 09:55 PM
 
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Cutting back time allotted to local sports news is probably associated with city size and winning tradition. For example, I don't think (although I can't confirm) this is an issue in larger cities such as NYC, Chicago and LA. And its probably not an issue in cities with sport teams that have enjoyed winning and have loyal fans such as Boston (Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox) and Pittsburgh (Steelers, Penn State football and Penguins). By contrast, local news stations in both the Baltimore and the DC markets have cut back on sports reporting. It could be because the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins haven't won consistently in over a decade.

Otoh, sports radio at the local level seems to have thrived. I imagine local TV sports news could learn a lesson or two from their local radio counterparts. They seem to realize it's about entertainment and that traditional reporting is just one aspect of the program. That's what made George Michael and Glen Brenner legends in the DC market.
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Old 11-14-2020, 04:56 AM
 
Location: On the Chesapeake
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I'm watching Channel 11 out of Baltimore right now (11/14, 6:55AM) and there's a sports segment on right now with Pete Gilbert. Talk about the Ravens game and an interview with a women's basketball segment. Report about the Master's and the Marlins hiring a woman GM.
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Old 11-14-2020, 10:03 AM
 
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Calvert County gets its news on cable from Baltimore? I thought it would be DC. Anyway, Channel 11 was the home of Vince Bagli and Chris Thomas. Those two were very popular Baltimore sportscasters.
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Old 11-14-2020, 11:30 AM
 
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Calvert County gets its news on cable from Baltimore? I thought it would be DC. Anyway, Channel 11 was the home of Vince Bagli and Chris Thomas. Those two were very popular Baltimore sportscasters.
We have access to both. The DC stations do blackout Baltimore network programming (at least 9 and 4 do, I don't know about 7 and we haven't gotten the Baltimore Fox station (45?) for years).
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Old 11-14-2020, 12:22 PM
 
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I moved to the Calvert line from Metro Baltimore and anticipated having to become a Washington sports-watcher, but the same old channel line-up came on. It's probably for the best. Lamar's my dude.

I've always gotten both cities' PBS stations, though, which offers a larger selection.
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