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sports1 year ago

Dave Sims to Succeed John Sterling as Yankees Radio Broadcaster

Dave Sims, 71, is set to become the new radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, succeeding the retired John Sterling. Sims, who has been with the Seattle Mariners since 2007, will join Suzyn Waldman on the broadcasts. The deal, which is expected to be signed soon, is for two years. Sims was chosen over Yankees' Spanish language announcer Rickie Ricardo, marking a return to New York for Sims, who previously hosted a talk show on WFAN.

via The Athletic|
#dave-sims#john-sterling#radio-broadcasting
sports1 year ago

"Legendary Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Set to Announce Retirement, Sources Say"

John Sterling, the iconic radio voice of the New York Yankees, is expected to announce his future plans, possibly retirement, due to health concerns at a news conference later this week. If he retires, it is expected to go into effect immediately, and WFAN would replace him with younger broadcasters. Sterling, 85, has been the voice of the Yankees since 1989 and is known for his unique home run calls and 5,060 consecutive games called over 30 years.

via The Athletic|
#health-concerns#john-sterling#new-york-yankees
sports1 year ago

Eli Gold Transitions to Nashville Kats Play-by-Play Voice

Eli Gold, the Hall of Fame Alabama football play-by-play broadcaster, has been named the radio voice of the new Nashville Kats in the upcoming Arena Football League season, with flagship radio broadcast agreements secured. Gold, who spent 35 years calling games for Alabama, expressed excitement about returning to the Arena Football League and working with the Kats. The team's president, Jeff Fisher, praised Gold as the "gold standard of sports announcing" and expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. The Kats are set to play 10 games starting in April, with Gold bringing his expertise to the 50-yard indoor war.

via Tennessean|
#arena-football-league#eli-gold#jeff-fisher
obituary1 year ago

"Longtime 'Morning Edition' Host Bob Edwards Dies at 76"

Bob Edwards, the iconic host of NPR's "Morning Edition" for almost a quarter of a century, has passed away at the age of 76. His career in radio broadcasting spanned decades, and he became a familiar and reassuring voice to millions of listeners. Edwards' legacy includes his enduring passion for journalism and broadcasting, as well as his significant contributions to NPR's programming.

via NPR|
#bob-edwards#legacy#morning-edition
radio-broadcasting2 years ago

"Sunshine Radio Ends 30-Year Medium Wave Broadcast"

Sunshine Radio, a 30-year-old radio station, is discontinuing its medium wave broadcast due to high maintenance costs of the AM transmitter, affecting a small number of listeners in Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, and Ludlow. Ofcom approved the decision, stating that affected listeners can access the station online or through FM or DAB, with minimal impact. The station, chaired by Muff Murfin, will continue broadcasting on FM.

via BBC.com|
#am-transmitter#fm-broadcasting#medium-wave