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TNT Sports and Charles Barkley today reaffirmed his long-term commitment that will see the broadcasting icon and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer exclusively contribute to TNT Sports for many years to come.

Barkley, who signed a 10-year agreement with TNT Sports in 2022, will be entering his 25th year with the company. One of the most critically acclaimed broadcasters of all time, Barkley is a five-time Emmy Award winner for outstanding sports personality — including this past year.  He and the Inside the NBA show — winner of 21 Emmys — have been the recipient of many acknowledgments including induction in several Halls of Fame.

Charles Barkley Statement:
“I love my TNT Sports family. My #1 priority has been and always will be our people and keeping everyone together for as long as possible. We have the most amazing people, and they are the best at what they do. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with them both on the shows we currently have and new ones we develop together in the future. This is the only place for me. I have to say ... I’ve been impressed by the leadership team who is fighting hard and have been aggressive in adding new properties to TNT Sports, which I am very excited about. I appreciate them and all of my colleagues for their continued support, and most importantly our fans. I’m going to give my all as we keep them entertained for years to come.”

Luis Silberwasser, Chairman & CEO, TNT Sports:
“Charles is one of the best and most beloved sportscasters in the history of television. I know I speak for all the members of the TNT Sports family when I say we are incredibly thrilled to share this mutual commitment to continue showcasing Charles' one-of-a-kind talents and entertain fans well into the future. We continue to add to the breadth and depth of our sports portfolio — including new properties in the College Football Playoffs, Roland-Garros, NASCAR, BIG EAST college basketball, Mountain West football, among others – and it’s fantastic to have Charles for this journey as we develop new content ideas and shows for our fans.”

Audacy congratulates Maggie Gray and Trysta Krick on receiving Cynopsis’ Top Women in Media Honors in the Game-Changing On-Air Talent category.

Maggie is a co-host of “Maggie and Perloff,” heard on weekdays on Infinity Sports Network, and Trysta Kick is the host of BetMGM Tonight on the BetQL Network on weekdays and WFAN on Sundays. Both have excelled and shone at the highest level of the sports and sports-betting media industries.

Other honorees include leaders and creators from major brands like Walt Disney, Paramount, Hulu, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Maggie, Trysta, and the rest of the honorees will be recognized at the 2024 Top Women in Media Gala on October 9 in New York City.

Cynopsis is a group of media trade publications covering television, media, digital, and sports TV industries. The annual list of top women in media shines a spotlight on those who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. From executives and innovators to content creators and marketers, the list and gala acknowledge the diverse talents and expertise of women shaping the media landscape.

Freddie D. Coleman is the co-host of ESPN Radio’s afternoon drive show from 3-7 p.m. ET alongside Harry Douglas. Prior to that, he co-hosted Freddie and Fitzsimmons, alongside Ian Fitzsimmons (2016-23). He also hosted the Freddie Coleman Show, weeknights from 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET and Sundays from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Coleman joined ESPN Radio in June 2004, as a co-host of the then-nightly, prime-time program GameNight until 2013. Coleman has also hosted NFL on ESPN Radio and makes appearances on ESPN’s First Take.

Prior to joining ESPN Radio, Coleman was a weekday afternoon co-host on FoxSportsRadio 980-AM in Albany, N.Y. (September 2002-June 2004).

Previously, Coleman worked for Cablevision of Dutchess County as a sportscaster for the local news in Wappingers Falls, NY., and as a co-host of the weekly SportsScene show, as well as an analyst for Marist Basketball (March 1999-September 2000).

Coleman also managed the on-air staff and created promotions at Oldies 97 – WCZX- FM (March 1999-May 2000) and was the overnight host at WPDH-FM 101.5 (May 1998-March 1999).

Coleman is a 1987 graduate of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communication.

From the New York Times (full article)

If all goes according to plan, the star-laden American men’s basketball team will romp to a gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games next month. Which means that for one of the team’s linchpins, the Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, the most complicated challenge may have been choosing to play for the United States in the first place.

Embiid, who is 30, is a native of Cameroon who also holds French and American citizenship. France aggressively courted Embiid, and his decision to instead join the U.S. team led to withering criticism from the French basketball community. (Cameroon’s team did not qualify for this year’s Games.)  

...Read more from writer David Marchese