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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."

Rich Eisen Believes A Return To ESPN Couldn’t Have Happened In Recent Years

"I’m feeling a heck of a lot more excited about the future because of my re-entry into ESPN."

The Hypocrisy Behind an NFL Ban on Prediction Market Super Bowl LX Advertising

"Drawing a hard line against prediction markets while embracing sportsbook partners that provide the same offering during the Super Bowl feels less like principle and more like positioning."

NBC Sports Reportedly Close To Signing Clayton Kershaw, Joey Votto, Anthony Rizzo for MLB Coverage

"MLB and NBCUniversal announced a three-year media rights agreement in November."

Molly Qerim Lands First Role Following First Take Exit With Zuffa Boxing

"The move signals a notable reentry into live event television for Qerim, who spent more than a decade as the face of ESPN’s weekday debate programming."

YES Network, Comcast Reportedly Reach Carriage Agreement for 2026 Yankees Season

"The RSN, home to Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees and the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, will remain available on Comcast’s expanded basic tier."

Stephen A. Smith Ends Partnership With Solitaire App Company After Being Named Ambassador

"The company leaned into the broadcaster’s viral moment from the NBA Finals, when cameras captured him playing solitaire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals"

Malika Andrews Reportedly the Leading Candidate To Replace Elle Duncan on ESPN WNBA Coverage

"No deal has been finalized, and ESPN declined to comment on the report"

ESPN Reportedly Ordering Talent To End Papaya Gaming Promotional Messaging

"The promotion is tied to ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith being named a global ambassador for Papaya’s World Solitaire Championship"

How Michael Jordan’s Load Management With NBC Sports Ruins the Spectacle and Exposes the Hypocricy

"If Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, and Derek Jeter can find time to discuss current-day league events, so can Michael Jordan"

Michael Jordan NBC Appearances Reportedly Still Not Finalized For The Season

"The NBA legend could sit down for two or three additional interviews with NBC’s Mike Tirico as the network continues its first full season back with the league"

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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."