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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 College Football Playoff National Championship MegaCast Viewership Highest Since 2015

"Only the inaugural CFP championship between Oregon and Ohio State during the 2014–15 season generated a larger audience."

ESPN NFL Divisional Round Broadcast Finishes as Most-Viewed Event in Network’s History

"The Texans–Patriots matchup, which aired Sunday averaged nearly 38 million viewers and officially became the most-watched event ever carried by ESPN."

Pat McAfee Fears Potential For College Football Playoff National Championship Game Delay By Donald Trump

"The U.S. Open was the last time the president was at an event with a lot of people. That was delayed, what, an hour?"

ESPN’s College Football Playoff Formula May Not Work for the Super Bowl in 2027

"For 12 years, ESPN has treated the College Football Playoff National Championship like its Super Bowl. Now, it finally has the real one. That does not mean it should treat it the same."

ESPN Adds Bill Belichick to ACC Network Coverage of College Football Playoff National Championship Game

"Belichick will appear as a guest analyst on ACC Huddle, sharing his perspective on championship preparation, game strategy, and postseason execution."

ESPY Awards Reportedly Returning To New York City July 15

"The event has been a staple in Los Angeles every summer for the last 25 years."

ESPN VP of News David Kraft Announces Retirement

"I’ve had a fantastic run with ESPN and am proud of what we’ve accomplished — and continue to accomplish on a daily basis — as a newsroom."

ESPN Monday Night NFL Wild Card Broadcast Viewership Up 15% Year-Over-Year

"The Texans’ road victory over the Steelers ranks as ESPN’s second most-watched Wild Card game since the network began carrying postseason contests in 2015."

ESPN New York’s Michael Kay Pushes Back on “Strong” Criticism of Sports Journalists by Pat McAfee

"People want to do their job and ask why you went for it on fourth-and-two. That means they shouldn’t be taken seriously? So it's all supposed to be rah, rah. Hey, great! Wear my Jaguars gear? No, I don't agree with it."

Sports Betting Writer Doug Greenberg Signs Multi-Year Extension with ESPN

"The network embraces what betting brings to fans, and I look forward to keeping readers informed on the latest trends and significant news."

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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."