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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."

Scott Van Pelt Understands Fan Frustration With Rory McIlroy Final Round Coverage

"You’re following that ball through the air and the ball is coming from a place you can't see. You're trying to find it, and in that instance they didn't. That's an awfully difficult time to have that happen."

The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons

"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"

Paramount+ Announces the Return of UFC’s ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ June 14

"The long-running series has played a significant role in growing the UFC’s audience. It has also helped develop fighters who later became champions and stars."

TNT Sports Draws Best NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Audience in Seven Years

"For TNT Sports, the performance sets a new benchmark. The 18.3 million average surpasses the company’s previous high of 17.8 million viewers."

CBS Sports, TNT Sports Reportedly Could Merge as Soon as Q3 of This Year

"When we talk about the transaction, it’s important to note that we are operating as two separate companies until the transaction is completed."

HBO Max, truTV To Host Final Four Alt-Cast During Michigan, Arizona Match Up

"The gathering marks one of the few times the group has reunited publicly in more than 30 years."

Why Nate Burleson Is One of the Most Versatile Personalities on Television

"Burleson did what he has done at almost every turn in his broadcasting career: he flourished. There is no doubt that Burleson is on a very unique roll. Good for him, he has earned it."

NFL Ends ‘Monday Night Football’ Doubleheaders, FOX Sports Gains Christmas Day Primetime Game

"We thought adding two games on Monday night would be a great thing for fans."

Why Netflix’s MLB Debut Should Have The NFL’s Attention

"This wasn’t about pleasing purists. It wasn’t about winning the next morning’s sports media debate. It was about signaling to leagues — especially the NFL — that Netflix is ready to compete on the biggest stage there is."

Why Sports Radio Should Lead the Fight for Nielsen Ratings Reform

"Radio has that same opportunity right in front of it. It may not come from immediate competition, but from the willingness to say no more. There has never been a stronger argument for change than using the Big Data + Panel model as a catalyst for a better future—especially when it comes from the industry’s lone measurement provider."

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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."