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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 Reportedly Preparing for Layoffs This Summer

"ESPN is heading into it's first year broadcasting the Super Bowl. Ensuring the right talent are in place for the network's debut is crucial for success."

Pat McAfee Reportedly Talking Long-Term Extension With ESPN

"McAfee's current five-year contract runs through 2028."

Russell Wilson Reportedly Joining CBS Sports

"During the Giants' bye week in December 2025, Wilson appeared as a guest analyst on The NFL Today — a move widely seen as an on-air audition."

Sports Illustrated Layoffs Underway Affecting Several Legacy Writers

"In total, a reported 10 to 15 people were affected."

Yahoo Sports’ Layoffs Underway as Company Begins Aligning To Meet New Goals

"Sources indicate to Barrett Media the cuts are not part of a cost-cutting measure by Yahoo Sports, but instead a restructure for a best path forward toward their goals."

Mark Cuban: Sports Event Ratings On Streaming Platforms Are “Irrelevant”

"It's not about ratings anymore. Ratings are irrelevant. It's now subscriptions and churn. Do you create new subscriptions? Because that's the money. Yes, they sell ads, and yes, they want to sell more, but that's not the primary source of revenue."

Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ This Friday on ESPN

"No one has ever quite matched the chemistry that maybe God above gave us."

ESPN Reportedly Near Multi-Year Agreement With Ian Rapoport

"ESPN now has both Rapoport and Adam Schefter under one umbrella as both have been destination insiders for NFL news and headlines."

Tim Brando Signs Extension With FOX Sports

"They didn’t have to move this quickly. My deal wasn’t up until August, but they reached out right away. I’m extremely grateful."

John Jastremski Announces Departure From Spotify, The Ringer

"After five amazing years, my run at The Ringer has come to an end."

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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."