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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."

David Samson Says a Costume Change Could Change Perception of Michael Jordan Appearances on NBC Sports

"Christ, I change my blazer when we’re doing something on a different day to make people think that it’s different. I think it’s funny"

David Samson Returns To ‘Nothing Personal’ Following Family Emergency

"I wasn't ready to talk about it. I wasn't ready to think about it, other than to do what was in front of me, which was to figure out how to deal with something that is unthinkable"

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?"

David Samson: Pat McAfee Is Not “Covering” Budget Cuts With ESPN

"They're doing it because they believe it's in the best interest of the company to not have those people in the positions they're in."

Dan Le Batard Discusses Meadowlark Media’s Changes, DraftKings Extension, ESPN and Creative Freedom

"One of the things that we wanted to do is give people permission to bet on themselves."

Kevin Millar: We Avoid the “Nuts and Bolts” of Analytics on ‘Intentional Talk’

"My job is not to hurt your feelings. I will hurt your feelings if it’s a lack of effort."

David Samson: Stephen A. Smith is a Product of ESPN ‘Doubling Down’ on Nonsense

"Why do you think ESPN keeps doubling down on personalities who just yell into the microphone about nonsense with no knowledge of anything?"

Ken Rosenthal: Mike Fiers Going On the Record Made Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Story ‘Much More Effective’

"What I failed to realize was it really had this monumental impact on the sport because it led to rules changes and it led to hopefully a different culture"

David Samson on Stanley Cup, NBA Finals Television Ratings: “Ratings Don’t Matter”

”Do you think the NBA is healthy? Do you think their media is healthy? They're starting deals next year in the billions.”

David Samson, Meadowlark Media Announce Multi-Year Extension

"I’m thrilled for the opportunity to grow NPDS for years to come."

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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."