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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."

SportsTalk 790 Announces New Weekday Lineup

After Lance Zierlein announced his intentions to depart SportsTalk 790 at the end of his contract, the iHeartMedia Houston sports radio station was forced to...

Arizona Sports Adds Mike Jurecki To Middays

In May, Mike Jurecki was laid off at iHeartRadio Phoenix after spending two decades at KGME-AM. One month later, he's landed on his feet...

97.1 The Ticket Adds Heather Park To Mornings

97.1 The Ticket in Detroit continues to make moves. After previously announcing the addition of Kyle Bogenschultz to evenings, the radio station has brought...

Why Is ESPN Obsessed With Its Political Perception?

In the business of sports radio, we love dramatic stories that linger and provide countless opportunities to reach viewers, listeners, and readers. Whether it's...

Greg Papa Signs Contract Extension At 95.7 The Game

95.7 The Game in San Francisco has retained one of its most popular personalities. Greg Papa, who hosts middays with Bonta Hill, and doubles as...

WFNZ Inks Chris Kroeger To Contract Extension

Charlotte sports radio station 102.5/610 The Fan WFNZ has signed afternoon host Chris Kroeger to a multi year contract extension. The talented sports talker...

The Detroit Pistons Return To 97.1 The Ticket

The Detroit Pistons are returning to 97.1 The Ticket. The two sides have struck a multi-year deal to begin airing the team's games on the...

BSM Podcast Episode 14: Freddie Coleman – ESPN Radio

LaVar Ball's interview on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" created mixed reactions across the sports media industry. Some rose to the defense of the...

Will Audiences Pay For Local Sports Radio Digital Content?

The interest in sports radio programming continues to soar across the globe. But is that appetite for sports audio content strong enough to expect local audiences...

BSM Podcast Episode 13: Ric Bucher – Bleacher Report & Mad Dog Sports Radio

The NAB Show took place in Las Vegas a few weeks ago, and one session which created some industry noise was "Today in Podcasting...

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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."