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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."

Stephen A. Smith Expanding SiriusXM Political Show for 2026 Midterm Elections

Smith will host Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith live from SiriusXM’s Washington, D.C., studios next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

How ESPN Built a Case Study To Become a Sports Amazon

"ESPN has never had more reach. More power. More control. But if you’re looking for true variety in voices, tone, or perspective, that might be harder to find"

Sports Fans Were Wrong About Cable, and Now Are Paying the Price

"For the sports fan, the current streaming model is not an upgrade. It’s a downgrade wrapped in an illusion of choice"

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro: Coverage of NFL Not Changing With League Owning 10% of ESPN

"We’ve been very clear with the NFL from day one that nothing is changing in terms of how we cover the league"

Rich Eisen Excited To Roll up the Sleeves With New NFL Network, ESPN Partnership

"Totally blown away that this is happening—but in a good way for various reasons"

Is ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Service Enough To Bring Fans In?

"What ESPN has done in crafting its positioning for the launch of ESPN DTC is in the same vein as Ray Kinsella plowing his cornfield: betting on a vision, catering to a calling—and time will tell if they will come"

WWE President Nick Khan Credits ESPN, Disney for Being Ahead of the Game

"I think Disney continues to stay ahead of the game. For those who do that, and who tend to look at the entire media landscape, not through rose colored lenses, the future should remain bright"

Pat McAfee Takes Shot at ESPN ‘Suits’ Following WWE Partnership With Network

Pat McAfee has been no stranger to creating controversy with certain members of management at ESPN. The wildly popular host of The Pat McAfee...

ESPN Announces Launch Date Of New Direct-To-Consumer Product

"ESPN has officially announced that its long-anticipated direct-to-consumer streaming platform will launch Thursday, August 21"

ESPN Announces Plans For New Direct-To-Consumer Product With Launch Expected This Month

"The network prepares for a formal launch before the start of the 2025 football season"

ESPN Reportedly Reaches Deal With NFL Media To Take Over Redzone, NFL Network, and More

"ESPN gains control of several NFL-owned media properties, including RedZone, NFL Network, the league’s fantasy football business, and seven additional regular-season games"

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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."

Stephen A. Smith Expanding SiriusXM Political Show for 2026 Midterm Elections

Smith will host Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith live from SiriusXM’s Washington, D.C., studios next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Adi Joseph Leaving CBS Sports Digital For VP of News Role At ESPN

"I couldn’t be more excited for the new challenge, where I’ll have a much more directly integrated role in television platforms and work with the people who break so much of the sports news that exists."