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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."

NASCAR Chasing Nearly $1 Billion Annual Rights Fee In Next TV Deal

“We work really closely together, both from a scheduling perspective, but also just in terms of how they monetize the sport."

NBA Planning Exclusive Streaming Package In Next Rights Deal

"We know our fans have come to expect us to deliver content through both traditional and emerging methods."

Fox Wants Tom Brady As Part Of Super Bowl LVII Coverage

“If he’s not playing in the game, I would expect Brady to be part of Fox’s Super Bowl coverage.”

Multiple Networks Not Interested in a Drew Brees Alternate Broadcast

Another executive with NFL games as well was quoted as to saying their interest level was at "none."

ESPN Targets Gen Z with Launch of ESPN Creator Network

“ESPN has always been fan-centric and Creator Network is our new-age way of expressing that.”

MLB Wants Local Games On MLB.TV

MLB Chief Revenue Officer Noah Garden told Sports Business Journal "I hope at one point to have in-market (streaming) available".

Jason Barrett Podcast: Michael McCarthy, Front Office Sports

If it is happening in sports media, Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports knows about it and has thoughts to share. He and JB...

After Losing Out On Big Ten Rights, ESPN Turns Focus to NCAA Championships

According to Front Office Sports, ESPN's contract for 29 NCAA Championships ends in 2024.

Rich Eisen Confirms He Will Stay with NFL Network

"I agreed to terms with NFL Network on June 17," he said into the camera. "If you'd of called me, I would of told you that. Nobody called me."

Fox News Contributor Tomi Lahren Joins Outkick

According to Front Office Sports, Lahren could replace Jason Whitlock who left following a dispute over money.

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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."