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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."

Bill Simmons: Charissa Thompson Is Sports Television’s “Best Studio Host”

"When they're doing that job, they win when the show wins. They don't win when they win."

The Bill Simmons Podcast Netflix Premiere Set For January 11

"The show will stream live on Sundays at 11:30 p.m. ET, immediately following NBC’s Sunday Night Football."

Bill Simmons: ESPN Completely Misunderstood What Made Max Kellerman Good

“It’s so rare to find unique, thoughtful sports voices who can thrive as a solo act or with someone else.”

Max Kellerman: I Was Supposed To Replace Chris “Mad Dog” Russo at WFAN and Join Mike Francesa

"I think when he thought they’re gonna make me take a partner, then it was like, okay, well, I’d like it to be with that guy [Kellerman]. And then it was like, I don’t need a partner."

Dan Le Batard “Assures” Bill Simmons Is Not Happy ‘The Ringer’ Podcasts Moving to Netflix

"He's an employee. He works for Spotify. They've done something to put his audience behind a paywall"

Max Kellerman Feels No Relationship Was Formed With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’

"You should always be thinking about making the show entertaining… and I do think it reached a point on that show where it was like, ‘Come on, dude. The first priority is to make good TV"

A Thanksgiving Blessing For Sports Media

"Sports are a healthy, enduring part of American culture, and sports media has plenty to be thankful for"

FanDuel Sports Network Announces Partnership With The Ringer for Two Programs Added To Network Lineup

"The Ringer delivers cutting-edge sports and pop culture vodcasts, and this partnership allows us to bring fans even closer to the content they love"

Bill Simmons Reveals New Podcast Featuring Max Kellerman, Rich Paul on The Ringer

"Just watching the way they interacted, I became convinced these guys should have a show"

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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."