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On the line this morning in January was Rob D., a 61-year-old recovering gambling addict who got his start flipping cards in school before he went broke betting on basketball as an adult. Within minutes, Rob was weeping. Tears are not unusual in this quiet enclave within the nation’s most famous sports-talk network. Like most of the rest of the sports industry, WFAN has been subsumed by advertisements and promotional tie-ins related to gambling. But from 9:30 to 10 every Saturday morning, a new guest enters Mr. Carton’s somber confessional to share his or her tale of addiction.
Persons: Craig Carton, Carton, Rob D, Rob Organizations: WFAN Locations: Lower Manhattan, ignominy
John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman had that special sort of radio relationship where they would often finish each other’s sentences, or more precisely, each other’s lyrics. They might have been announcing Yankees games, but that would not prevent them from dipping into musical theater, a passion for both of them. “It’s something sort of grandish,” Sterling might say on the air, using one of his signature phrases to describe a great play by the former outfielder Curtis Granderson, or perhaps it was a reference a grand slam someone had hit. “I just don’t want to do any more work,” he said Monday on WFAN. “I’ve worked for 64 years, and in July I’ll be 86, so let’s face it, my time has come.”
Persons: John Sterling, Suzyn Waldman, ” Sterling, Curtis Granderson, Waldman, Sterling, , , “ I’ve, I’ll Organizations: Yankees, WFAN
The latter would likely please the dads, Brads and Chads of the world, who have taken issue with the attention being paid to pop star Taylor Swift when she attends NFL games to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce in action. “We wouldn’t give any direction to our broadcasters along the lines of, ‘we need more Taylor Swift or we need less Taylor Swift,’” Riethmiller told CNN. Taylor Swift and Blake Lively at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in October. It’s true that NFL games are the most-watched shows on television, with or without Swift. They’re asking me about Taylor Swift.”Kansas City Chiefs fans hold up a Taylor Swift sign during at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in December.
Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, ESPN –, Alex Riethmiller, ” Riethmiller, “ It’s, Blake Lively, Kevin Sabitus, , Kelce’s, Jason Kelce –, Peacock, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Taylor, Richard Deitsch, “ That’s, Kelce, , ” Kelce, ” Swift, Tiki Barber, WFAN’s “ Evan, Tiki, ” Adam Teicher, “ They’re, Pat Mahomes, William Purnell, ” Jeff Fellenzer, It’s, ” Fellenzer Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, AFC Championship, Chiefs, , NFL, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, Bills AFC Divisional, New York Jets, MetLife, Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Nielsen, year’s Cowboys, 49ers, Ravens, Texans, Buccaneers, Lions, Packers, Globe, The Athletic, Gotham, Arrowhead, Sunday’s AFC Divisional, New York Giants, ESPN’s Kansas City Chiefs, ” Kansas City Chiefs, Game Broadcasters, Super, Practice, Business, Media, USC Locations: New Jersey, New York, , Kansas City, ESPN’s, Tokyo
MSG Entertainment is facing criticism for its use of facial recognition to enforce bans at its venues. Dolan doubled down on the tech in a recent interview and made a vague threat to stop selling alcohol at MSG. MSG's use of facial recognition technology to enforce bans has garnered increased scrutiny in recent months. "MSG Entertainment cannot fight their legal battles in their own arenas," Attorney General James wrote in her statement. "Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall are world-renowned venues and should treat all patrons who purchased tickets with fairness and respect."
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