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DraftKings Launches Channel on Samsung TV Plus

DraftKings strikes a deal with Samsung TV Plus to put the DraftKings Network channel on the service. DraftKings VP of content Stacie McCollum says, “In bringing together some of the most authentic sports andim entertainment voices under one umbrella, DraftKings Network is the destination for ‘In on the Action’ sports fans and content they love. We look forward to reaching fans with our deep roster of independent, credible and relatable voices that resonate with sports fans and the sports betting community.” At launch, the DraftKings Network programming lineup will feature original shows anchored by “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz,” Jared Carrabis, “Golic and Smetty with Mike Golic Sr and Jessica Smetana, and more.

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Westwood One Announces Radio Talent for Super Bowl LVII Coverage

This Sunday (2/12), CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One produces its 50th championship game as the official network audio broadcast partner of the National Football League. When the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties for the 13th straight year, and Kurt Warner returns for the fifth consecutive year as lead analyst. Gene Steratore will also join the radio broadcast booth. For the fourth time, Laura Okmin will patrol the sidelines, along with former defensive lineman Mike Golic, who returns for his second Super Bowl with Westwood One’s broadcast crew. Scott Graham anchors the pregame, halftime, and postgame shows and Ryan Harris provides pregame, halftime, and postgame analysis. Gameday coverage begins at 2:00 pm ET with “Super Bowl Preview,” co-hosted by Scott Graham, Mike Golic, and Kurt Warner, followed by “Super Bowl Insider” at 3:00 p.m. ET with Scott Graham, Jason McCourty, and Ian Rapoport.