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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."

97.1 The Fan and Ohio State Sports Properties/Learfield Extend Ron Stokes

“There’s no better person to bring Ohio State Men’s Basketball to life for our listeners on The Fan.”

97.1 The Fan Extends Partnership with Cleveland Browns

"We are thrilled to continue this relationship through the 2026 season and deliver all the loyal Browns fans their favorite content, and play-by-play in the Columbus market.”

97.1 The Fan in Columbus Adds ‘The Fan 3’ Featuring the BetQL Network and Jim Rome

"Fan listeners can now choose from 3 sports stations on the same 97.1 dial in Columbus."

97.1 The Fan Dominates Across the Board in Columbus Winter Ratings Book

"The TEGNA-owned station finished first with an astounding 18.1 share among Men 25-54 in weekday prime."

97.1 The Fan ‘Common Man & T-Bone’ to Broadcast Outside on Monday During Solar Eclipse

Monday’s edition of Common Man & T-Bone from 3 to 6 p.m. EST will take place outside of the studios where they will witness the event in real time.

Matty ‘Ice’ Hayes Signs Extension with 97.1 The Fan in Columbus

“The Fan has been my home for 10 years and I’m very excited to continue working at a station that has been a part of my life for so long."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2023

"A total of 64 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

97.1 The Fan Delivers Double-Digit Shares in Columbus Fall Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU 6a-12a), 97.1 The Fan earned a 17.5 share among Men 25-54 to rank first in the market.

97.1 The Fan in Columbus Names Tim Hall Assistant Program Director

"Tim's extensive background in the sports talk format is invaluable as we continue to grow 97.1 The Fan and 1460 ESPN here in Columbus."

Jonathan ‘T-Bone’ Smith: I Want to Be the First Radio Show on OnlyFans

The conversation occurred two days after co-host Mike Ricordati wanted to skip commercial breaks following Ohio State's loss to Michigan.

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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."