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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."

Jim Trotter Declined NFL Media Severance Package That Required NDA

“I was offered a three-month severance package, with an NDA [non-disclosure agreement]. I declined."

NCAA President: ‘Going to Work Really Hard’ on TV Deal For Women’s Tournament

"The program, I think, is at exactly the right time peaking here because the contract is up."

Brendan Burke Tabbed As Peacock’s MLB Sunday Leadoff Voice

Burke -- the current television voice of the New York Islanders -- has network experience, working NHL broadcasts for both NBC and TNT.

Jay Bilas Is Continually Compelled By College Basketball

Studying to attain a law degree is an intensive task that requires commitment and dedication, along with having an erudite understanding of different types...

Can WrestleMania Have A Network TV Future?

Peacock was the home of WrestleMania on Saturday and Sunday night, and the entire time I watched, one question continued to circulate in my head: Why isn't this on NBC?

Justin Shackil Took A Different Path Than Most to The Show

When Justin Shackil was getting ready to call a New York Yankees game on the radio last June 17th, he wasn’t nervous for his...

WWE Nearing Sale to Endeavor, To Form One Company With UFC

"The network reports Endeavor would take a 51% ownership stake in WWE, with the company shareholders retaining the other 49%."

If You’re Paying For Twitter Verification, I Can’t Take You Seriously

"Is paid verification any better than not being verified at all? We’ve already seen the chaos it causes."

Matt Spiegel: Why Does Roger Clemens on TV Not Bother Us Like ARod Does?

"I feel like there's something a lot more honest about him as a cheater than there is about A-Rod as a cheater."

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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."