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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."

NBC Sports Mike Tirico Responds to Criticism of Michael Jordan Taped Interview Segments

"Was it what everyone wanted? Probably not. Was it better than not having Michael Jordan? You're damn right it was."

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico: NFL Broadcasts Have Never Been Done Any Better Than Now

"I don’t think our business has ever been done any better, I really don’t. Top to bottom, so many good broadcasters, so many good games. It’s nice to be a part of it."

Muting Sports Play-By-Play is Technology That Networks Should Never Consider

"When innovation begins to neutralize one of your most expensive and defining assets, it may be time to reconsider whether that investment is truly moving the product forward."

NBC Sports President Hopes for More Appearances by Michael Jordan

"Certainly it's been positive for us, and [he’s been able] to sit down with Mike Tirico and talk about various topics that interest him. It's been fantastic"

NBC Sports Lost the Ball on Michael Jordan’s Inclusion With the Network

"The problem is clear: the plotting, strategy, and execution failed"

How Michael Jordan’s Load Management With NBC Sports Ruins the Spectacle and Exposes the Hypocricy

"If Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, and Derek Jeter can find time to discuss current-day league events, so can Michael Jordan"

Reggie Miller Wants To Interview Michael Jordan on NBC’s Coverage Of The NBA

"I would love to do it, and this is the premise — we just both walk in a room and sit down"

Michael Jordan NBC Appearances Reportedly Still Not Finalized For The Season

"The NBA legend could sit down for two or three additional interviews with NBC’s Mike Tirico as the network continues its first full season back with the league"

David Samson Says a Costume Change Could Change Perception of Michael Jordan Appearances on NBC Sports

"Christ, I change my blazer when we’re doing something on a different day to make people think that it’s different. I think it’s funny"

Dan Le Batard on Michael Jordan NBC Sports Appearances: “I Don’t Want More of This”

"This is just Michael Jordan getting applause for an opinion. I don't want more of this. I don't want more of a taped interview or the milking a taped interview all season. That is not what I want"

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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."