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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."

Al Michaels Wants Back in Prime Video’s NFL Booth Next Season

"I feel really good. Still love what I do. And again, work with a tremendous crew. So, yeah, I think at this moment in time, I’d like to continue"

Kirk Herbstreit Credits ESPN for How They Handled Lee Corso’s ‘College GameDay’ Farewell

"Sometimes, you know, big companies — a lot of people, things move on. But they really did him right with that special they did"

Kirk Herbstreit: Pat McAfee Has Done a “Pretty Good” Job Replacing Lee Corso’s Moment on ‘College GameDay’

"We have the celebrity, we do all the picks, and then he does some kind of version of his own stamp on making the pick"

How College GameDay Can Replace Lee Corso’s Headgear Selection

"Beginning this weekend in Norman, Oklahoma, College GameDay must reimagine its grand sendoff. Because while football will always be the vehicle, entertainment will always be the fuel sweetheart"

Why Lee Corso Will Be Forever Remembered For His Impact on College Football

"We may never see another figure elevate a sport the way Lee Corso has. Chances are, we never will"

ESPN Signs Desmond Howard To Multi-Year Extension

"There’s nothing I’d rather be doing during the fall than showcasing the incredible sport that we all love alongside my College GameDay family"

The Mantra That Guided Lee Corso Is Sports Media’s Best Advice

"It’s entertainment, sweetheart. Football’s our vehicle"

How Desmond Howard Evolved From Heisman To Veteran on College GameDay

"I came in with what I consider to be ESPN’s A-team who had fantastic chemistry. I never wanted to disrupt their chemistry"

How Paul Finebaum Became an SEC Powerhouse as College Football Grew at ESPN

"Radio is often very cookie-cutter. I don't think I could get a job today if I was looking for one at a radio station"

David Samson: Pat McAfee Is Not “Covering” Budget Cuts With ESPN

"They're doing it because they believe it's in the best interest of the company to not have those people in the positions they're in."

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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."