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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."

Big Sky Conference Extends Rights Agreement With Scripps Sports

“Over the last three years, each entity has grown, both collectively and individually, accentuating the brand of our league and member institutions—and thus elevating the viewing experience.”

NWSL Coverage Plans Announced For Second Season on ION

"NWSL on ION experienced significant success last season, amassing more than 3.6 million hours of viewing across free ad-supported television (FAST) channels"

Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to Receive 2025 Golden Mic Award from Broadcasters Foundation of America

The Golden Mic Award is given annually to an individual for their excellence in and commitment to broadcasting, and their ongoing service to the community at large.

Big Sky College Football Draws Huge Ratings in Small Markets for Scripps

It’s not the Super Bowl, but in Big Sky country the annual Brawl of the Wild college football game between in-state rivals Montana and...

Paul Crane Named Full-Time On-Air Sports Reporter for Scripps News

Scripps News, the national network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, has announced the addition of Paul Crane as a full-time on-air sports reporter....

Florida Panthers Moving Local TV Rights to Scripps Channels

"Panthers content will be available for free over the air and we are thrilled about the new homes this will reach as we continue to grow our great sport."

Adam Symson: Scripps’ Free Distribution Platform ‘Has Opened Up the Opportunity For Us to Acquire Live Sports Rights’

"We’re leaning into the content genres that consumers crave most from linear television."

Scripps Sports Exec: Teams Are Making Contingency Deals For After Bally Sports Bankruptcy

Lawlor said that Scripps Sports “already has deals in place with at least a couple of teams as a contingency in case Bally halts broadcasts before the end of the 2024 season."

Arizona Coyotes Games Moving to Arizona 61

The Coyotes have announced that games are moving to a new, independent station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company.

Scripps Has Contracts Contingent on Diamond Dropping Teams

"Every team associated with Bally is concerned about the future."

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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."