iHeartMedia Connecticut announced today the addition of FOX Sports Radio to the lineup at 97-9 FM WUCS, Hartford’s Sports Station, and WAVZ Radio 1300AM, New Haven’s Sports Station, effective immediately.
97-9 FM and 1300AM now feature FOX Sports Radio’s industry-leading lineup of live sports entertainment shows in select weekday timeslots and around the clock on weekends. The following FOX Sports Radio weekday programs have joined both station roster: “Two Pros and a Cup of Joe,” “The Dan Patrick Show,” “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” “The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker,” “The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon” and “The Ben Maller Show.”
“We’re thrilled to now have FOX Sports Radio’s powerful lineup on 97-9 and on 1300AM,” said Ben Darnell, Program Director of FOX Sports 97-9 FM and 1300AM. “This addition, along with ‘The Rob Dibble Show,’ play-by-play and the UConn Sports Network, will continue our position as the broadcast sports leader in Connecticut.”
“The level of talent in our FOX Sports Radio lineup helps elevate the station with some of the most recognizable names in the sports media world. The solid programming also continues to include our local ‘Rob Dibble Show,’ hosted by Major League Baseball and World Series Championship Rob Dibble, and continues to strengthen our UConn brand.” adds Steve Honeycomb, President of iHeartMedia Connecticut.
Full Programming Lineup:
| Show | Time |
|---|---|
| Two Pros and a Cup of Joe | 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
| The Dan Patrick Show | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| The Herd with Colin Cowherd | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
| The Rob Dibble Show | 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
| The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
| The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon | 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. |
| The Ben Maller Show | 2 a.m. – 6 a.m. |
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Connecticut market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with 3 billion app downloads and more than 160 million registered users.
