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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."

Michael Wilbon Labels the Washington Post Sports Department Close as a “Death of Something, if Not Someone”

"This is the death of something, if not someone. And those of us who participated actively, proudly, arrogantly, we’ll never get over it."

ESPN Studio Programming Viewership Reaches New Highs in 2025

"Get Up, First Take and The Pat McAfee Show each set new records for viewership."

The Pat McAfee Show Sees 7% Ratings Increase During November

It was the highest-rated November in the history of The Pat McAfee Show.

ESPN Daytime Programming Earns Highest October Viewership Since 2015

"The combined results demonstrate ESPN’s ability to maintain audience engagement across multiple platforms, including linear television and streaming"

ESPN Reportedly Eyes Scott Van Pelt as Leading Candidate To Host Program Officially Replacing ‘Around the Horn’

"ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus confirmed Van Pelt is under consideration for the hour, which sits between NFL Live and Pardon The Interruption"

ESPN Extends Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Into 2028

"Launched in October 2001, Pardon The Interruption quickly established itself as one of ESPN’s signature studio programs"

What Is ESPN Doing With Around the Horn’s Former Timeslot?

"105 days later, still no replacement program has been named for the coveted 5 p.m. Eastern timeslot"

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"

ESPN ‘Around the Horn’ Series Finale Averages 482,000 Viewers: Report

Karp reported that "Pardon the Interruption" with Tony Kornhesier and Michael Wilbon outdrew the finale of Around the Horn, eliciting an average of 649,000 viewers on the day.

Tony Reali Still Has Not Been Given a Reason by ESPN for ‘Around the Horn’ Cancelation

“Do I need one? I've gone through moments where, like, do I need one? Do I not need one?"

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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."