Entercom Communications of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, in 1997. Bonneville reacquired KIRO, KTTH, and KBSG (now KIRO-FM) from Entercom in 2007. Talk on FM, sports on AM On August 12, 2008, KIRO began simulcasting its programming on sister station KBSG-FM, which dropped its long-running classic hits format. This began the transition of KIRO Newsradio from AM to FM. To complete the transition, KIRO AM switched to a sports radio format, as "710 ESPN Seattle," on April 1, 2009. It regained the rights to broadcast Seattle Mariners games, beginning in the 2009 season. KIRO also simulcasts the Seattle Seahawks games with KIRO-FM, and has extensive team-related programming throughout the year. KIRO-FM continues the news/talk format. In addition, 710 ESPN Seattle is the play-by-play home for the Washington State Cougars college football and basketball broadcasts. Mike Salk was named Program Director of 710 ESPN Seattle on March 13, 2014, returning to the station after a stint in Boston. Before leaving for Boston, Salk had been a co-host on the station. On March 7, 2022, KIRO rebranded as "Seattle Sports". The rebranding, which coincided with rival KJR moving its programming to FM station KUBE, was not accompanied by any programming changes. Locations Towers: , Vashon Island, Washington Headquarters: , Seattle, Washington near <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bonneville+Seattle/@47.6357055,-122.3274274,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5490152053d98791:0xba4811b38c4adfae!8m2!3d47.6357051!4d-122.32515> the shore of Lake Union Notes and references External links KIRO (Seattle Sports) Pictures and information about the KIRO transmitter facility FCC History Cards for KIRO IRO ESPN Radio stations Radio stations established in 1927 Washington State Cougars football Washington State Cougars men's basketball Bonneville International 1927 establishments in Washington (state) Clear-channel radio stations