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4th of July Weekend sees huge numbers for MLB.TV viewership, MLB attendance
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Local TV Groups E.W. Scripps And Gray Media Swap Stations In Five Markets
Gray Media and the E.W. Scripps Co., two of the largest U.S. owners of local TV stations, have engineered a swap of stations in five small and mid-sized markets. The move will create new duopolies, coveted sources of extra revenue within a single...

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5 storylines to watch at Big 12 media days: Texas Tech, TCU and more take over Frisco
With college football season quickly approaching, some of the sport’s key figures are making their way to North Texas for Big 12 media days. There will be plenty to discuss at this year’s Big 12 event. Head coaches and players from each of the...

KATC parent company working on station swap with Gray Media
KATC's parent company, the E.W. Scripps Company, has reached an agreement with Gray Media Inc. that will transfer KATC to Gray. Gray Media owns several stations in Louisiana, including WAFB in Baton Rouge, WVUE in New Orleans and KPLC in Lake...

Alabama to face Arizona in 2025 C.M. Newton Classic
The matchup is set for the fifth annual C.M. Newton Classic. Alabama will face off with Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Legacy Arena."We are excited to return to Birmingham and face one of the premier programs in the country in Arizona. The C.M....

'EA Sports College Football 26' coach rankings: How Kirby Smart, Ryan Day and more rate in new video game
It is release week for the second edition of EA Sports' College Football video game series, and one of the big additions to this year's game is actual college football coaches being part of it. The '25 edition had the actual players but didn't get...

Big 12 media days 2025 attendees: List of all players & coaches for the Dallas event released
The Big 12 media days this year will run for two days, beginning on Tuesday. The annual event will take place at the Dallas Cowboys' global headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The media days give reporters the chance to ask questions to every team's...

Top 100 ranked players in EA Sports College Football 26
College football fans received early access to EA Sports College Football 26 on Monday, with the video game’s official release set for Thursday. The game returned last summer for the first time in more than a decade. Electronic Arts has now...

Five notable storylines entering Big 12 football media days
FRISCO, Texas — The Big 12 is set to host the conference's media days on Tuesday and Wednesday at "The Star." No, not the Arizona Daily Star offices, although it would be efficient for our coverage of the two-day event. "The Star" is a 91-acre...

Arizona governor signs off on stronger animal cruelty law
The bill gained significant traction in spring as people rallied to push for its passing. PHOENIX — Two years after a shocking animal abuse case rocked the Valley, Arizona has implemented a new law that strengthens protections against animal...

Arizona is looking for a new poet laureate. Here's what it takes
Arizona is in the process of looking for a new poet laureate. Alberto Rios was the first person to serve in that role — his term ended last year. Anna Needham, tribal relations manager at the Arizona Commission on the Arts, is leading the effort...

What to know about Big 12 Football Media Days
The start of the 2025 college football season is now less than two months away and to kick off the new year, conferences are hosting their annual media days to preview teams and players. Arizona State University, in the second year of being in the...

Gray Media And Scripps Agree To Swap Some Stations
Gray will acquire Scripps’ WSYM Lansing, Mich., and KATC (ABC) in Lafayette, La., while Scripps will acquire Gray’s KKTV (CBS) in Colorado Springs; KKCO (NBC) and KJCT-LP in Grand Junction, Colo. and KMVT and KSVT-LD in Twin Falls, Idaho. No cash...

Big 12 announces preseason all-conference football team, Arizona Wildcats left off
FRISCO, Texas — The Big 12 announced its all-conference team on Monday and the Arizona Wildcats didn't didn't have anyone selected. The Wildcats were blanked from the preseason All-Big 12 team after having five players last season. Arizona and UCF...

When does no tax on tips and overtime start in Arizona?
Arizonans can deduct tips and overtime pay from their taxes until 2028 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Donald Trump. Tipped employees can deduct up to $25,000 in tips annually, with modifications for higher earners. Overtime...

DPS: 80-year-old man with dementia rescued in northern Arizona
DPS said the Florida man believed he was in Georgia delivering items to a friend. APACHE COUNTY, Ariz. — An elderly Florida man with dementia was rescued in northern Arizona last week after he called for help, law enforcement officials said. The...

Provo cancels 'Dirtylicious Dance Fitness' class, says it doesn't align with city values
PROVO — For the last three years, dozens of women and men have been attending Dirtylicious Dance Fitness classes at the Provo Recreation Center, until the city unexpectedly shut down the program last month. "It's a fun, empowering dance program...

Owner of WAFB-TV to acquire Lafayette, LA television station
BATON ROUGE (WAFB) - Gray Media, Inc., the owner of WAFB-TV, has agreed to acquire KATC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana, the company announced Monday. The move will mean that Gray Media will have a station in all seven of Louisiana’s...