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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."

Verizon Reportedly Expresses Interest in ESPN Strategic Partnership

Verizon would reportedly be interested in working with ESPN on a streaming service.

ESPN, Penn Entertainment Deal Has Performance Incentives Worth Estimated $159M

The casino operator is paying $1.5 billion over the 10-year term with the right to extend the contract for another decade upon mutual agreement.

ESPN, PENN Entertainment to Launch Sportsbook This Fall

"The strategy here is simple: to give fans what they’ve been requesting and expecting from ESPN."

ESPN ‘Strategic Partner’ Likely to Come From Tech Sector

"The minority investment will aim to broaden distribution as ESPN works on executing “Project Flagship,” a plan to unveil a direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering."

Jimmy Pitaro: ‘ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Platform Will Not Replace Linear TV Channel’

"We believe that there are parties out there that can help us on the content side."

ESPN Has Reportedly Met With NFL, NBA About Minority Stake

"While a deal with a league would make sense for ESPN, it does raise a number of ethical questions."

Bob Iger Reportedly Seeking Contract Extension at Disney

“Several potential successors have been mentioned in recent months.”

Dan Le Batard Wonders If ESPN’s Layoffs Will Turn Off Viewers

"Are they actually going to feel this beyond this day? Is it going to be something that empirically puts off viewers?"

ESPN Layoffs Include Jeff Van Gundy, Keyshawn Johnson, Max Kellerman Among Others

"Given the current environment, ESPN has determined it necessary to identify some additional cost savings in the area of public-facing commentator salaries, and that process has begun."

New Roles For Norby Williamson, Dave Roberts, Stephanie Druley Part of ESPN Changes

“Since assuming my new role in March, I have spent a significant amount of time contemplating how we can more efficiently manage our large, highly complex group, and be even more strategic, collaborative and successful."

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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."