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iHeartMedia to Launch Raleigh Sports Talker

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iHeartMedia announces that it will launch a new sports talk station on Monday (8/5) in the Raleigh market onim the HD2 channel of talk WTKK-FM. It will be branded “FOX Sports 106.1 FM HD2” and feature the full lineup of the FOX Sports Radio network. iHeartMedia Multi-Platform Group – Raleigh president Michael Burger says, “Raleigh/Durham has long been a market that has celebrated the best in athletics. Partnering with FOX Sports Radio is an incredible opportunity to share the news and stories that shape the sports world daily. This partnership will also bring unique sponsorships and marketing engagement for existing and new clients. We are incredibly excited to add FOX Sports Radio to our already strong lineup.”

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Capitol Broadcasting Extends Panthers Partnership

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The NFL’s Carolina Panthers and Capitol Broadcasting Company announce they have expanded their partnership to air live Panthers games in the Triangle region on WRAL-FM “MIX 101.5” beginning this fall. Games will be simulcast on “Buzz Sports Radio” (WDNC-AM, Durham; W283DE, Durham and WCMC-HD2, Holly Springs). CBC will continue its local, dedicated coverage and analysis of the Carolina Panthers on WCMC-FM “99.9 The Fan” and “Buzz Sports Radio” along with audio streaming and podcasts. The company says this contract extension through 2027 will make play-by-play broadcasts for all pre-season, regular season and post-season games, as well as the weekly “Panther Talk” and daily “Panthers Update” programs, available to listeners on one of the strongest FM signals in North Carolina.