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Francesca Denies Kellerman's WFAN Partnership Claims

12/11/2025

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Mike Francesca rebutted Max Kellerman's claims about a WFAN partnership, saying Kellerman's recollection is "completely untrue" and that he never planned to hire anyone after Chris Russo's departure.
He added his first call was to Bill Simmons, who declined the offer.
A leaked dinner with Kellerman helped trigger a breakdown in communication.
Francesca says no serious candidates were considered, yet he remains a significant figure in New York sports media.

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Mike Francesca rebutted Max Kellerman's claims about a WFAN partnership, saying Kellerman's recollection is "completely untrue" and that he never planned to hire anyone after Chris Russo's departure.
He added his first call was to Bill Simmons, who declined the offer.
A leaked dinner with Kellerman helped trigger a breakdown in communication.
Francesca says no serious candidates were considered, yet he remains a significant figure in New York sports media.