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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."

Tim Brando Signs Extension With FOX Sports

With the extension, Brando will celebrate his 40th year of national television coverage with the network in 2025.

Endeavor Unlikely To Land Joint Media Rights Deal for WWE & UFC

"The expiration of the current media rights deals for both companies are too far apart."

Adam Gold Celebrates 25 Years on 99.9 The Fan

"Adam has been on the air in Raleigh since 1998, beginning at what was then 850 The Buzz."

Mets to Pay Tribute to Original Radio Broadcaster Bob Murphy

"Murphy's family will be on hand at Citi Field on Thursday as an honorary marker in Murphy's name will be revealed next to his longtime broadcast partner Ralph Kiner."

Jim Nantz on Last Final Four: ‘It’s Their Moment, Not Mine’

"I got to live out my dream because of college basketball."

Los Angeles Angels Reportedly Remove Writer From Radio Show Due to ‘Negativity’

"I strive to be fair in my coverage. Sometimes that means being critical."

Fred Toucher: ‘Is My Career Over If I Continue to Talk Like This?’

"When your throat has been messed up long enough, you learn to speak in a different way to compensate for it."

Dan Le Batard: I Can’t Believe ‘Sportsmanship is What We’re Talking About’

“I don’t know if it is a great step for womankind to have sportswomanship be the thing we’re talking about instead of the action.”

Jay Williams: Criticism of Angel Reese From Dave Portnoy, Others Uncalled For

"What are we doing? Why are we taking it to that level?"

Nick Khan: Expect Crossover, But WWE, UFC Will Operate Separately

"That doesn't mean that talent from each promotion cannot play in the other's sandbox upon occasion."

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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."