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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."

Report: WNBA Could Quadruple Media Rights Fees

Under the current structure, the WNBA makes a reported $60 million annually from its media rights deals with The Walt Disney Company, Amazon’s Prime Video, CBS and Ion.

Conflicting Reports Surface About Patrick Beverley, Ability to Appear on ESPN Studio Shows

Beverley was subject to criticism around the sports media industry for his actions after the Bucks' season-ending loss to the Pacers on Thursday night.

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Reportedly Inks Contract Extension with ESPN

Russo is one of various contributors who are a part of First Take throughout the week on ESPN.

Social Studies: Mason Burgin, Front Office Sports

"We measure a lot of our posts by impressions. That's something that partners really care about. We're able to go to partners and tell them that last month we did 200 million monthly impressions across social and internally that's what we use as a barometer for success."

New Sports Illustrated Owner to Staffers: ‘No One is Important’

"I am not important…. The amount of useless stuff you guys do is staggering."

CFP National Championship Game Could Rotate Between Partners in New TV Deal

According to Front Office Sports, ESPN and FOX have already made presentations to the CFP.

Raina Kelley Set to Exit ESPN Vertical Andscape

Kelley has worked as the editor-in-chief and vice president for the Andscape vertical since 2021.

ESPN Being Eyed by NFL, NBA for Equity Stake

Like ESPN, the NFL has been in search of a partner for NFL Media for the past two years.

Former CNN Exec Jeff Zucker Purchases Stake in Front Office Sports

"The team at Front Office Sports has built an impressive platform for sports business journalism, and I’m excited to help it grow in the years ahead."

Blue Wire Starting New Crowdfunded Financing Round

"We’re breaking down the walls."

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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."