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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."

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner: Sports Audio Is “As Secure and Relevant as Ever”

"Amid so many choices, sports audio’s place is as secure and relevant as ever—in fact, it’s thriving."

ESPN LA, AM 570 and 97.1 The Fan — Who Prevails in the Los Angeles Sports Radio Battle?

"Whether Los Angeles can truly sustain four full-time sports stations remains to be seen, but one thing is undeniable: the battle lines have officially been drawn."

97.1 The Fan Los Angeles Announces Daytime Lineup Launching May 18

"We’re building a full-scale, live and local LA sports network that brings sports to the FM dial and across multiple platforms to meet our audiences where they are."

3 Questions About 97.1 The Fan Coming to Los Angeles

"Audacy isn’t just launching another station. It’s testing whether FM can finally unlock a market that has resisted the format at scale like other large markets."

KNX News’ Alex Silverman: Move to AM Doesn’t Change Commitment to News Coverage

"I say it every day on the air: it matters where you get your news. And I really hope that it's a reminder that in this crazy and crowded landscape of media in 2026, trusted voices are still going to stand out."

3 Questions About KNX News Leaving 97.1 FM

I don't view this as a "sky is falling" type move, really. But I can't help but wonder about the state of all-news radio at the company following this development.

Audacy Moving KNX News Off 97.1 FM for FM All-Sports Station

"This launch further strengthens Audacy as the unrivaled leader in sports audio."

How Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith’s Morning Drive Pivot Paid off Instantly at 97.1 The Fan

"It’s something that I look forward to doing long term... If I’m lucky enough to have another twelve years in a daypart, I’d be more than happy if it were in mornings."

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

"A total of 54 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

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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."