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Zach Gelb Leaving Infinity Sports Network

Sports talk host Zach Gelb announces that he’ll do his final broadcast for Infinity Sports Network this Friday. Gelb posted to social media that he’s exiting the network that is beingimg transitioned by Audacy and Cumulus Media from Infinity Sports Network to Westwood One Sports at the end of December. That move was announced in October with the companies saying that beginning December 29, Westwood One will assume programming and distribution for the majority of the lineup of syndicated sports programming and Audacy will continue to produce BetMGM Network programs. Gelb says, “It’s sad to see CBS Sports Radio/Infinity Sports Network closing its doors as we once knew it, but grateful for the memories and excited to see what the next chapter in my sports talk journey brings.”

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CBS Sports Radio Announces 2024 Lineup

Audacy unveils the new weekday lineup for the CBS Sports Radio network that takes effect January 2, 2024. CBS Sports personality Zach Gelb moves to the afternoon drive daypart (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm), and JR Sportbrief transitions from late nights to the 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm show. At the same time, CBS elevatesim Bart Winkler to late-night host (10:00 pm to 2:00 am). “Maggie & Perloff” with Maggie Gray and Andrew Perloff continue in morning drive and Amy Lawrence remains in overnights. Audacy sports format VP and CBS Sports Radio brand manager Spike Eskin comments, “This new lineup reinforces the network’s commitment to delivering around-the-clock sports coverage, connecting fans nationwide with expert analysis, compelling interviews, and premier sports commentary. We look forward to kicking off the new year with this improved weekday programming slate.”