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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."

Daniel Jeremiah: ‘Chargers Will Never Tell Me Who They Are Drafting’

“I’m with them half the year and have a good relationship with just about everybody in their building. We talk all the time. It’s not like we avoid football."

WWE Should Expect ‘Robust Interest’ In Next Rights Deal, CNBC Reporter Says

"If they're really going to maximize the value, the more bidders there are, the more they can maximize it, so maybe they feel like this will be another robust auction."

Richard Deitsch: NCAA Championship Ratings ‘Should Not be a Surprise’

"What makes the opening rounds great is when Cinderella advances. But at a certain point in the tournament, when it comes to historical television viewership, you want teams that are proven TV draws."

Kevin Harlan ‘Uncomfortable’ With CBS Sharing Video Of Furman Call

"This is kind of a personal space, and I have voiced my concern to both CBS and Turner."

Richard Deitsch: Financial Reporters Have Better Insight On Disney’s Plans For ESPN

"Candidly, I’d read the business press on this before a knucklehead such as myself."

Jim Trotter: Not Attacking Roger Goodell With Question About Diversity in NFL Media

"All I'm asking is that the league's actions reflect their words. And to this point that's not what we have."

Jim Nantz Reveals He Spoke To Billy Packer Night Before He Died

"We talked on Wednesday night; he died on Thursday.”

Bill Cowher ‘Felt An Obligation’ To Speak Out On Jeff Saturday Situation

"I felt an obligation to speak on behalf of the coaching profession."

Bob Costas: ‘All Football Broadcasters Have To Understand Basics Of Concussions’

"In fact, they even have a course, which you can take online, that gives you at least a rudimentary grasp of what the issue is."

Jimmy Pitaro: ‘ESPN Started Working To Get Pat McAfee Back As Soon As He Left’

"He’s that rare talent that both my teenagers and I find compelling."

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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."