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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."

ESPN Edge Conference Showcases Innovation in Sports Media

"We’re proud of what Edge and our partners have accomplished in the last couple of years."

ESPN BET Scheduled to Launch on Nov. 14

"Our ESPN BET product will include a wide array of popular betting options, including featured bets, quick bets, player props, same game parlays and more."

Mark Walker Named Executive Vice President of ESPN BET Ahead of Launch

Walker’s role will also encompass business development and sports innovation, and he will continue to report to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.

The Walt Disney Company Reveals ESPN’s Financial Data

For the nine months ending on July 1, 2023, ESPN generated more than $12.5 billion in revenue.

ESPN to Announce Expanded Talent Lineup for Gambling Products and Shows

"I am the custodian of the ESPN brand, and we needed to make sure that whoever we went with on this journey was someone that we could trust."

Jimmy Pitaro Receives Prestigious Stanton Award

"I am proud to represent the people of ESPN in receiving this recognition."

Jimmy Pitaro: ‘Quality Journalism Has Never Been More of a Priority at ESPN’

"It’s a huge part of our DNA, investigative reporting. We are not going to be pulling back there at all."

Pat McAfee Has Heard From Jimmy Pitaro, to Meet with Bob Iger Over Swearing on ESPN

"You know I dropped two F-bombs on ESPN over the last six days."

Governor Declares September 7 ESPN Day in Connecticut

"We're proud to have a worldwide leader in sports based in Connecticut and wish them many more years of success in our state."

Jimmy Pitaro ‘Contemplated Leaving’ ESPN Under Bob Chapek

"Sherman writes that at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pitaro had become 'so demoralized' with Chapek’s attempts to reorganize the Walt Disney Company that 'he contemplated leaving the company."'

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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."