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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."

Scripps Sports Signs Rights Agreement for U.S. 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup

"We’re thrilled and honored to bring the 2027 event to ION and to the millions of loyal and passionate volleyball fans across the United States."

Scripps Sports Launching FAST Channel Focusing on Women’s Sports With Original Programming

"In today’s fragmented sports media landscape, Scripps Sports Network is meeting the moment as a reliable, easy-to-access home for passionate fans."

Scripps Sports Announces Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement With Tampa Bay Lightning

"We’re looking forward to working with Brian Lawlor and the Scripps Sports team to expand our reach and bring the excitement of Lightning hockey to more homes across Tampa Bay.”

Scripps Sports Announces SI Women’s Games and Fort Myers Tip-Off Broadcasts

“We’re proud that women’s sports have found a home on ION"

Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to Receive 2025 Golden Mic Award from Broadcasters Foundation of America

The Golden Mic Award is given annually to an individual for their excellence in and commitment to broadcasting, and their ongoing service to the community at large.

Scripps Sports Exec: Teams Are Making Contingency Deals For After Bally Sports Bankruptcy

Lawlor said that Scripps Sports “already has deals in place with at least a couple of teams as a contingency in case Bally halts broadcasts before the end of the 2024 season."

Scripps Has Contracts Contingent on Diamond Dropping Teams

"Every team associated with Bally is concerned about the future."

Scripps Sports Strikes First National Play-by-Play Deal With WNBA

The WNBA broadcasts will air on ION, which marks the first sports property to air on the network.

Scripps Sports Sees ‘Opportunity to Reset the Economics’ of Sports Rights

"With cord-cutting, sports are reaching less than 50% or 40% of households in a market. That’s a broken business model.”

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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."