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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."

ESPN Promotes Tim Corrigan, Amanda Gifford; Names Andy Tennant VP of Super Bowl Production

In addition to the alterations in sports production, ESPN has announced changes in its original content division under senior vice president Brian Lockhart.

Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick are Transforming NFL Film Sessions on ‘The Breakdown’

"We will show our viewers the fundamentals and details of the plays we break down."

Hubie Brown Calling It a Career After NBA Season On ESPN/ABC

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Dan Dakich: Pat McAfee ‘Told Me He is the Enemy of Most of the Talent at ESPN’

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Burke Magnus: ESPN Wants to ‘Redefine What Covering the Super Bowl Looks Like’

ESPN aired the season premiere of Monday Night Football as the San Francisco 49ers hosted the New York Jets from Levi’s Stadium in Santa...

What Every Brand Can Learn From ESPN Media Day

"Any local radio, television or print brand could create this event if they identified the key stories and talent in their building, and designed a valuable agenda for advertisers or media outlets. The problem is, most don't."

ESPN Outlines Content Organization Restructuring, New Roles for Mike McQuade, David Roberts

ESPN is undergoing a reorganization to its content structure, as announced on Monday by Burke Magnus, the company’s president of content. Magnus sent an...

Pat McAfee: ‘I am Returning to College GameDay’

After some speculation about whether or not he would return, Pat McAfee made it official today and said he is coming back to College...

Burke Magnus: Stephen A. Smith is a Great Personality, Works Hard, Has a Hit Show and Fills Hours

“It’s different, and there’s a different calculus there for sure, but again, to compliment Stephen A. because I’m sincere when I say this – he’s the best right now. And so, we’re balancing the difference between game and studio, but we’re also talking about the guy who’s at the absolute top of the heap.”

Norby Williamson’s Fall Sends a Message, ESPN’s Vision Won’t Be Compromised

“There can’t be two top dogs up top pulling in opposite directions. If Norby wasn’t sold on the path forward, it was time to move on.”

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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."