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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."

Tim Legler: Elevation To Top Broadcast Team at ESPN Was Culmination of Everything I Put Into the Work

"To feel so grateful, first of all, that I’m going to get the opportunity, but also validated for the amount of work that I put into this"

ESPN Executive Says ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Keep Same Feel and Sound Moving To Network

"We met with the executives on several occasions, we met with the talent face-to-face in Atlanta, and it’s been terrific"

ESPN Tabs Alyssa Lang For Sidelines On NBA Broadcasts

"Her first NBA assignment comes this Sunday, when the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Boston Celtics in preseason action"

ESPN Releases ‘Inside the NBA’ Broadcast Schedule for 2025-2026 Season

"We’re proud that Inside the NBA – one of the most iconic and beloved shows in all of media – will play a leading role in our NBA coverage"

ESPN Welcomes Back Michael Malone as Analyst on NBA Countdown

"Malone made his ESPN debut during the 2025 Western Conference Finals, when NBA Countdown took the studio show on the road for the matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder"

ESPN Unveils Opening Week, Christmas Day NBA Schedule

"Now entering its 24th straight season as an NBA broadcast partner, ESPN remains the exclusive home for the league’s biggest moments — including the NBA Finals on ABC"

NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony Leaves ESPN

"Although ESPN offered an extension, we were unable to find alignment on my value to the company"

Shams Charania Tried To Be a “Great Teammate” in Not Posting NBA Draft Picks Early

"I caught myself [about to post those tweets] at least five to 10 times. But that’s just human nature."

Colin Cowherd Details Differences Between ESPN, FOX Sports Regarding Talent

"I always felt the ideology of ESPN was, ‘If you make good money, we’re working you. We’re getting you on a lot of stuff"

Sean Pendergast: Shams Charania Approach to Reporting During NBA Draft Made for ‘More Pleasant Watching Experience’

"If you’re a basketball fan, it’s going to find its way onto your timeline somehow. Shams did not do that last night."

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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."