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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."

Dan Le Batard Ponders if NFL Stake in ESPN Led to ESPN Scrapping Colin Kaepernick Documentary

"They're a stockholder, and what happens as soon as they get through the door? Oh, the documentary on Colin Kaepernick that Spike Lee was doing—yeah, we’re not doing that anymore"

ESPN Re-Signs NFL Analyst Field Yates To Multi-Year Extension

"Yates will maintain his position as the face of ESPN’s Fantasy Football coverage across multiple platforms, including studio shows and podcasts. In addition, he will remain a cornerstone of ESPN’s NFL Draft programming"

How Desmond Howard Evolved From Heisman To Veteran on College GameDay

"I came in with what I consider to be ESPN’s A-team who had fantastic chemistry. I never wanted to disrupt their chemistry"

ESPN Announces Contract Extension for Lisa Salters, Promotes Laura Rutledge, Adds Katie George, Peter Schrager

"ESPN is retooling its broadcast teams, extending the contract of veteran reporter Lisa Salters, promoting Laura Rutledge into a weekly sideline role, and adding Katie George and Peter Schrager to the mix"

Is ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Service Enough To Bring Fans In?

"What ESPN has done in crafting its positioning for the launch of ESPN DTC is in the same vein as Ray Kinsella plowing his cornfield: betting on a vision, catering to a calling—and time will tell if they will come"

Dan Patrick: ESPN Probably Has Already Looked The Other Way On Negative NFL Stories

"ESPN can’t be any further in bed with the NFL"

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Believes ESPN Partnership Will Elevate Fan Experience

"We truly believe this is going to be an unbelievable experience for our fans— ESPN, the NFL Network and other content being able to come together"

David Samson Questions if NFL Stake in ESPN Will Affect Coverage

"You talk about a conflict of interest—Why do you think Bob Iger had to talk about it yesterday?"

ESPN Acquires NFL Network and Additional Assets for 10% Equity Stake

"We’re creating a premier destination for football fans"

Kimberley A. Martin Signs Multiyear Deal to Remain with ESPN

Throughout the NFL season, Martin traveled across the country to chronicle developments and stories surrounding regular-season and postseason contests.

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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."