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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."

Former SportsCenter Anchor Michele Steele Joins Big Ten Network

"There is something really special about getting to cover a conference that you grew up with and graduated from—while staying here in Chicago."

Josh Pate Is Rewriting Digital Media’s Playbook for College Football Coverage

"A decade ago when you had the rapid emergence of digital media, it was a trigger mechanism for me to stop thinking about how things have been forever. It may be time for me to think more idealistically."

Why ESPN Should Consider a Secondary Super Bowl LXI Broadcast on NFL Network

"At some point, ESPN must decide whether its vision for NFL Network remains the same, becomes bigger, or evolves into something entirely different."

Matt Vasgersian Understands Fan Frustration Over Netflix MLB Opening Night Broadcast

"What I can say is we’re going to try to do the best job we can in covering this game."

NFL Network Reportedly to Continue Its Own Broadcast of the NFL Draft Following ESPN Control

"Since 2006, ESPN and NFL Network have gone head-to-head with dueling draft presentations."

All The Smoke Announces New Baseball Podcast Featuring Rotating Cast

"The format mirrors the conversational, player-first approach that helped build All The Smoke into a prominent voice within basketball media."

Lauren Shehadi Reportedly Lands MLB Sideline Reporter Role With Netflix

"The assignment further elevates Shehadi’s visibility across multiple networks and properties, as the veteran broadcaster already maintains a demanding schedule spanning MLB Network, TNT Sports and TBS throughout the baseball and college basketball calendars."

ESPN Signs Several Ex-Washington Post Sports Reporters

"The hires follow a major restructuring inside The Washington Post that led to the closure of the newspaper’s longtime standalone sports section."

Jason Benetti Reportedly Chosen as Lead MLB Play-By-Play for NBC Sports

"Benetti will handle the play-by-play responsibilities for NBC’s revived baseball coverage, beginning March 26."

Pat McAfee Hints Potential Field Pass ESPN Alt-Cast Is Possible for Super Bowl LXI

"BREAKING: Source(s) tell me that the rights hurdle is very hurdle-able."

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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."