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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."

Some ESPN Producers Reportedly Growing Tired of Pat McAfee’s Demeanor At ESPN

"Everyone is bending over backwards to put you in a good position—and these same people are incentivized for you to succeed"

ESPN Tabs Shae Cornette as New Host of ‘First Take’

"She previously worked with ESPN 1000, Fox 32, and ABC 7, and at ESPN she has been a regular SportsCenter anchor and studio host across both television and radio platforms"

ESPN Moves NHL Reporter Emily Kaplan From Rink to Studio Role

"Kaplan, who joined ESPN in 2017 after covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated’s MMQB, will still be onsite for major events, including NHL opening night on October 7"

Toast to 10: Former Writers Reflect on a Decade of Coverage by Barrett Media

"The industry has been represented by many who have come and gone while leaving their mark along the path with Barrett Media"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says New Rights Deals Are Agreed to “In Principle”

"We kind of have agreements in principle. We still have issues that need to be resolved"

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro: We’ve Made Good Progress on New MLB Rights Agreement Discussions

"I would say since then, we've made good progress. I don't want to go farther than that, but we've certainly made good progress with Rob and his team"

Greg Olsen: Not Stunned by Tom Brady Shown in Raiders’ Coaches Booth

"There are some teams that are very guarded with their information, and it doesn’t matter if you’re an owner of another team or not"

Shannon Sharpe Adds New Podcast to Shay Shay Media With Joe Haden, James Harrison

"We’re bringing fans into the locker room, into our lives and into the game in a way they’ve never experienced"

YouTube TV, FOX At Odds In Carriage Dispute With Wednesday Deadline Set

"We know this uncertainty is frustrating, and if Fox content becomes unavailable for an extended period of time, we will provide our members with a $10 credit"

Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson Land Extensions With FOX Sports

"No, I am not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX"

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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."