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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."

Mike Tirico “Honored” By Michael Jordan Experience Last Season On NBC Sports

"So glad Michael did it. Lucky to have the time around him. And if he ever does it again, I hope I'm the guy on the other side of the couch."

Kirk Herbstreit Credits Pat McAfee for Personally “Reinvigorating” Work on College Gameday

"It's a great relationship. He's kind of re-invigorated me personally in my 31st year on the show. Having him and his juice that he brings. I love it. It's been great for me personally."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Will Discuss Her Side of Mike Vrabel Controversy With New Job

"Russini's side of the story will be a giant spotlight for whomever her next employer is."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Planning Return To Sports Media “Sooner Than Later”

"Front Office Sports reported that Russini is already engaging in conversations about a return to sports media sooner than later."

Michael Jordan Reportedly Not Returning To NBC Sports’ NBA Coverage

"His interview with Mike Tirico ran in segments throughout the entire calendar year. Jordan did not appear live on any NBC Sports' NBA programming last season."

Nielsen Making Co-Viewing Official Part Of Updated Measurement Ahead Of NFL Season

"We are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the most accurate measurement possible for our media and advertising clients."

Why the NFL Should Stop Extending the ‘Brady Rules’ and Axe Broadcaster Meetings With Teams

"Now, the NFL is saying it’s the team’s fault if it provides information it shouldn’t? Because Aikman and Brady have ties to other teams, and the league knows that. What are we doing here?"

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Jason Benetti Reportedly Set To Call NBA Games For NBC Sports This Season

"Benetti became NBC's lead Sunday Night Baseball voice this year while remaining the Detroit Tigers' play-by-play announcer."

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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."