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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."

Why the Return of ‘NBA Showtime’ Showed the Program Is Still a Work in Progress

"This night was indeed all about the NBA on NBC’s epic past, exhilarating present, and exciting future"

Michael Jordan’s Debut Appearance on NBC Sports Draws Reaction From Sports Media

"As a basketball player, it’s about passing on messages of success and dedication to the game"

NBC Sports Teases Michael Jordan Feature During Opening Night Coverage

"According to NBC, halftime coverage of the Rockets–Thunder game on Tuesday night will include the first installment of MJ: Insights to Excellence"

Snoop Dogg Makes Return to NBC Olympics Coverage in 2026

"I am excited to be back with my main man Mike Tirico for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina"

Football Night in America Is a Masterful Symphony To Welcome in Sunday Evenings

"Football Night in America remains the fastest-paced football program on television"

NBA on NBC Announces Debut Slate Of Games

"NBC Sports and the NBA announced that the 2025-26 season will tip off Oct. 21 with a star-studded doubleheader airing on both NBC and Peacock"

NBC Sports Announces Broadcast Crew for 153rd Open Championship

The play-by-play duties will rotate between Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon, Mike Tirico, Steve Sands, and Tom Abbott.

What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

How Greg Papa Used Scars of the Past To Navigate Through KNBR Change

"I never thought I would do talk radio this long. It just fit where I could have another job in the middle of the day and then do everything around it."

Mike Tirico on What He Would Like To See From Michael Jordan on NBC

"I’m curious what he thinks, as a guy who wanted to play so often, about the amount of play guys have and the style of the way the game is played now on both ends of the floor.”

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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."