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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."

The Ariel Helwani Show Adding Best Of Programming On VICE TV

"Our whole team is very excited to partner with VICE to bring the show to a new audience."

Former ESPN, NFL Network Executive Steve Bornstein Joins Advisory Board Of New MMA Promotion

"The opportunity to advise his new global MMA league at this stage is incredibly exciting. MMA is a global sport with enormous potential, and this group is approaching it with the right combination of ambition, respect for art and the athletes and a long-term vision."

Ariel Helwani: Dana White UFC Freedom 250 Viewership Prediction Will Be “Impossible” To Reach

"Who's watching this on a Monday morning? It's not Saturday night, so I think that's going to affect the global number. It's a work day."

Former Paramount Executive Kevin Kay Named Chief Content Officer of Scott Coker’s New MMA Promotion

"We have assembled a team of premium sports leaders who share our values and respect for combat sports."

Netflix Delivers Global Average Audience of 12.4 Million for Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano Mma Return

"While not a direct head-to-head comparison, the viewership figures for Rousey/Carano main event tripled what the other all-female main event brought in boxing."

UFC Announces Long Term Agreement With bet365 as Official Sports Betting Partner

"This partnership with UFC marks a defining moment for bet365 as we accelerate our growth globally and deepen our commitment to sports where live action and fan engagement are inseparable."

Netflix Reportedly To Utilize Nielsen Ratings System for MLB Viewership Data

"The streaming giant begins a three-year agreement with Major League Baseball this season."

Netflix Announces Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano Bout Coming In May

"Most Valuable Promotions, the fighter-first outfit co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, confirmed the matchup Tuesday and formally introduced its first major push into MMA."

UFC 326 To Air On CBS During Two Hour Window Of Coverage

"Coverage begins with the prelims at 7 p.m. ET on the platform, while CBS will simulcast the final hour of the prelims from 8–9 p.m. ET. The main card follows at 9 p.m. ET, with CBS carrying the opening hour from 9–10 p.m. ET."

UFC, Paramount Announce Kate Scott as Host of UFC Studio Coverage

"Paramount Skydance’s debut marks a high-profile expansion of the UFC’s broadcast strategy following its record-breaking media deal."

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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."