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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Mark Madden: Sports Media Is Being ‘Burned to the Ground’

"It’s hard to accept that it’s not likely to change. Every meathead who once wore cleats, sneakers or skates has a podcast (or will). It is becoming the rule, not the exception"

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Afternoon Shows

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Afternoon Shows category."

Joe Brand Honored to Be the ‘Baseball Guy’ Who Got the Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Play-by-Play Job

Earlier this month, the Pittsburgh Penguins named Joe Brand their new radio play-by-play broadcaster. A quick glance at Brand's resume and you'll see a...

Mark Madden Announces Contract Extension With 105.9 The X

"I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing. I am sure this is the last contract, absolutely, and I doubt I'll finish it."

Mark Madden: This Might Be My Last Week on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh

"I'm not like other people on the radio in Pittsburgh, especially now with four days left on my contract."

Mark Madden: The Best Tribute I Can Give Stan Savran Is Leaving His Funeral Early

"Death was the only thing that could stop Stan from working. He never would have retired."

Mark Madden Launching Podcast With BetRivers

Mark Madden: Unfiltered will be released twice a week, recapping the latest in the sports world, sports betting, and pop culture.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

As decided on by radio industry executives, BSM reveals the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2020.

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2018."

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."