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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."

Incoming MLS Commissioner Sees “Opportunities for Growth” With Media Rights Deals

"I do think it’s [media rights] an opportunity for growth and something we certainly plan to improve over time."

Molly McGrath Shifting From College Football to NFL Coverage at ESPN

"I’m thrilled to expand my role within ESPN’s NFL coverage and for the opportunity to showcase a broader range of skills, from sideline reporting to hosting in studio, while diving deeper into the sport at the highest level."

Steve Smith Reportedly Joining ESPN In A Studio Analyst Capacity

"Steve Smith is just the latest NFL Network talent to be integrated into daily ESPN programming."

Gilbert Arenas Lands New Podcast Partnership With Playmaker

"We're thrilled to partner with them as they relaunch this incredible property and help them continue delivering for the fans who have been with them from the beginning."

Nielsen Reportedly Rolling Out Co-Viewing Measurement as Early as September

"We want to be as accurate as possible, and this is the next iteration of Big Data."

ESPN Reportedly Close To Reaching Agreement With NFL Insider Mike Garafolo

"Garafolo has long served as an NFL Network reporter since 2016."

Netflix’ Elle Duncan Aiming To Have Kevin Costner Part of Platform’s Presentation of Field of Dreams MLB Game

"I know that Netflix always makes a really compelling pitch. So I’m certainly hoping that he’ll wanna be a part of it in some kind of way because he is the face of the Field of Dreams."

Brian Kelly Reportedly Headed To CBS Sports

"Money aside, I have a lot to give. And my motivation is to want to get back to building relationships and successful programs in college football."

FOX Sports Reportedly Keeping Score of ESPN’s FIFA World Cup Coverage Deserves A Giant Red Card

"If FOX Sports wants validation, it doesn't need to look any further than the numbers. Viewership is soaring, social engagement is exploding, and the World Cup is breaking through with American audiences in ways few could have imagined. That's the victory."

Landon Donovan: MLS Not “Mature Enough” To Move Away From Broadcast Television Component

"I don't think MLS is mature enough yet to go away from the NBCs and the Foxes and ABCs and the linear television."

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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."