Jax Radio: WOKV AM To Launch ESPN Sports In January

Beginning in January 2019, ESPN will join Cox Media Group’s radio portfolio to provide local and nationwide sports coverage in Jacksonville. The new station, ESPN 690-AM, will replace WOKV 690-AM. NEWS 104.5 WOKV-FM will continue to be a source for local news, weather, traffic and informative talk for listeners in Northeast Florida.

“We’re very excited to expand the coverage of ESPN Sports in Jacksonville,” said Dan Lawrie, market vice president for Cox Media Group Jacksonville. “From NFL football, to college sports, to high school football, we can cover more sports for Jacksonville sports fans than any other local radio station.”

“The possibilities are endless with ESPN 690AM!” said Nick Figueredo, director of branding and programming for ESPN 690 Jacksonville. “We are excited to cover Jacksonville sports the CMG way!”

Here’s a look at some of the weekday sports shows to be featured on the new ESPN 690 AM:

4 a.m. – First & Last, hosted by Mike Golic Jr.
6 a.m. – Golic and Wingo, hosted by Mike Golic and Trey Wingo
10 a.m. – The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
1 p.m. – The Stephen A. Smith Show
3 p.m. – TBD
6 p.m. – Spain & Fitz, hosted by Sarah Spain and Jason Fitz
9 p.m. – Freddie and Fitzsimmons, hosted by Freddie Coleman and Ian Fitzsimmons