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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."

NFL Reportedly Considering Thanksgiving Eve Game as Soon as This Coming Season

"If implemented, the additional contest would take place on November 25, 2026, and would represent another step in the NFL’s broader effort to stretch its schedule across more days of the week."

Matt Vasgersian Reportedly Tabbed as NBC and Netflix Opening Day Play by Play

"NBC selected Vasgersian to handle play-by-play duties for its Opening Day telecast when the New York Mets visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26."

Laurence Holmes: Michael Jordan’s NBC Sports Agreement Belongs in the Hall of Fame of “The Bank”

"Oh, wait a minute. That interview’s been in the can since November."

What Snoop Dog Can Teach Music Radio About Alternate Broadcasts

To me, it seemed like his reports — and especially his outfits — were one of the best parts of the Milan Cortina Winter Games coverage.

Is It Too Late for the FCC To Fix Sports on Television

"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."

Jason Benetti Reportedly Chosen as Lead MLB Play-By-Play for NBC Sports

"Benetti will handle the play-by-play responsibilities for NBC’s revived baseball coverage, beginning March 26."

Why NBC Sports’ Nostalgia Broadcasts Are Roadmaps for Others To Replicate

"The industry spends so much time chasing what’s next — new platforms, new angles, new metrics — that it sometimes forgets what worked. A well-timed throwback isn’t regression. It’s perspective."

Bob Costas Hints at Possible Additional NBA on NBC Throwback Broadcasts Coming

"For a variety of circumstances, Marv Albert is not, Ahmad Rashad is not, and Dr. J [Julius Erving] is not. They all wanted to be part of it."

PGA Announces Media Rights Extension With NBC Sports, USA Sports

"We will continue showcasing the exceptional talent of PGA of America Golf Professionals and celebrating the very best in championship golf."

Bob Costas Considers His Role at NBC Sports More “Show Pony” and Not “Workhorse”

"This gives me a chance to hit some grace notes and tie the proper ribbon around it and feel good about the closing chapter."

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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."