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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."

Barrett Media Adds New Contributors to Strengthen Music Radio and News Television Coverage

"Growing brands requires constant adjustments, and to make sure we continue making progress, I'm tweaking our strategy, and adding some firepower to our music radio and news television coverage."

Michael Wilbon: This Isn’t Just About Stephen A. Smith, It’s About the Entire Industry

"Our business is just s**t some days. It just is.”

What is Pardon the Interruption in a YouTube World?

“Its success robbed the show of its unique identity.”

Michael Wilbon: Everyone in Sports Media Makes Topics Harder Than Needed

"'Let's make it hard so we can have many layers and several days (of content)!'"

Analysts Like Tom Brady Will Need to Explain “Football Math” to NFL Fans

"Beginning next season, it’ll be (Tom Brady's) job to explain football thinking to casual viewers in a way that helps them enjoy a broadcast and want to stick around."

Tony Kornheiser: Real Sports Showcased Best Journalism on Sports TV & Beyond

“Bryant also lowered his standards enough to feature PTI in a segment when we were a fledgling show, and it meant the world to us.”

Bob Myers Reportedly Nearing Deal to Join ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’

Bob Myers, the former general manager of the Golden State Warriors, is nearing a deal to join NBA Countdown as a studio analyst. The...

Jeff Agrest: ‘Michael Wilbon Sounds Like Northwestern Athletic Director’

"Michael Wilbon, award-winning journalist, essentially is playing the role of a flack for his alma mater."

Michael Wilbon: ‘I Used to Be a Journalist, I Don’t Know What I am Now’

"He worked at the Washington Post for three decades as a reporter and columnist but has dedicated himself to his work at ESPN since 2010."

Dan Le Batard: Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon ‘Are Above Cuts’ at ESPN

"You guys are now above cuts, like you've got seniority.”

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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."