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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."

John Ourand Leaving Sports Business Journal for Puck News

"John Ourand is an incredibly talented, kind person who helped us all be better. We wish him the best in the future and know he will continue to thrive and we all will be watching and reading.”

Keyshawn Johnson Will Reportedly Contribute to Undisputed

Recent reports have indicated that Bayless will be joined by Richard Sherman and Rachel Nichols for episodes of the show.

FS1 Boss: Less Debate, More Conversation in New Version of Undisputed

“It gives us more opportunity to have bigger conversations and go deeper into conversations, versus coming in with an in-the-moment take that is either going to be right or wrong.”

Big 12 Getting More Money from ESPN But Not FOX With Expansion

"They’re involved financially and very supportive, so it worked out for us."

John Ourand: Most Likely ‘Strategic Partner’ for ESPN is Private Equity Firm

"By going the private equity route, Iger would have cover to manage the business more aggressively and move more quickly into sports gaming and streaming."

Charter Introducing New Sports Package Amid RSN Uncertainty

The new tiers will reportedly only be marketed to new customers or those interested in changing their slate of programming.

Paul Finebaum: ESPN Layoffs Caused Uncertainty

“It was, to say the least, a terrible day at ESPN."

NASCAR Likely to Offer Xfinity Series as Streaming Exclusive in Search for New TV Deal

"Two companies have demonstrated interest in a deal."

John Ourand: Bally’s Problems Are Bally’s Problems, Not All RSNs’

"The implosion is not going to happen all at once. It's just happening all at once for the biggest purveyor of regional sports networks in the country."

Kevin Sheehan: Football ‘Looked Better on NBC & CBS Than FOX’

“This could just be me, but I have seen many, many complaining, so I know it’s not just me.”

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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."