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KQFN is New Phoenix Radio Home for NFL Primetime Football


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Sports KQFN-AM (1580 AM The Fanatic/99.3, 95.9)/Phoenix has been awarded the radio contract by Westwood One Radio Network to be the new Phoenix affiliate for primetime NFL football game play-by-play broadcast coverage. Every Sunday, Monday and Thursday night game will be carried on "The Fanatic" throughout the regular season as well as additional games played in London, on Thanksgiving Day, and the Saturday tripleheader in Week 16.

Starting Saturday, January 4th, "The Fanatic" and sister KFNN (Money Radio 1510/105.3) will team up to be the home of all 12 postseason games including the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020.

"There are no more popular yearly sporting events in this country than NFL football and we're proud to be the exclusive Phoenix radio affiliate; much thanks to Rich Burg from Westwood One," said CRC Broadcasting Company President and CEO Ron Cohen. "We're excited for the incredible opportunity to air these high-profile NFL games including the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl in January and February. 1580 The Fanatic will now be known as Arizona's new home for the NFL and Super Bowl LIV."

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