CBS Sports Radio announces "an exciting triumvirate of media veterans as hosts of morning drive" when the new network launches on January 2. Tiki Barber, Brandon Tierney and Dana Jacobson will anchor the program live from the new radio network's New York City studio in Tribeca. The program will be broadcast weekdays from 6-9am. "CBS Sports Radio has been able to attract some of the most renowned names in the business, and Tiki, Brandon and Dana are just the latest example of the network’s star-power," says CBS Radio President and CEO Dan Mason. "We’ve assembled an impressive group of professional athletes and accomplished broadcasters to bring fans unrivaled sports commentary, and the most entertaining lineup in all of sports radio. The launch of CBS Sports Radio provides an additional way for us to use our content, debuting original programs to millions of listeners across the country on day one. The network's reach in the major markets is unsurpassed, and the marketplace has taken notice of our depth and broad range of offerings." CBS Sports Radio will offer "around-the-clock national sports coverage and programming, harnessing the power and resources of CBS Radio and the award-winning CBS Sports," says
a news release. "High-profile personalities from CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network and CBSSports.com will play a prominent role on CBS Sports Radio which will reach more than 10 million listeners when it debuts. Original programs across multiple weekday and weekend time periods will feature expert sports commentary and interviews with major sports figures along with listener calls and fan interaction. Cumulus Media Networks serves as the exclusive syndicator and sales partner for CBS Sports Radio." Brooklyn native Brandon Tierney makes a return to his hometown in joining CBS Sports Radio. He currently hosts "The Drive with Tierney and Bucher," broadcast weekdays in San Francisco on "95.7 The Game" KGMZ-FM. Prior to moving west, Tierney was a popular staple at 1050 ESPN Radio in New York City for nearly nine years. Barber began his broadcasting career in 1998 at Sports Radio WFAN-AM in New York. Jacobson is an award-winning anchor and reporter. In addition to her role at CBS Sports Radio, Jacobson will contribute to studio programming for CBS Sports Network, the cable home of CBS Sports, debuting in January. She is best known for the versatile roles she filled during nearly a decade of work at ESPN.
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