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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."

Booger McFarland: I’m A Rare Person in This Industry Because I Don’t Take Criticism Personally

"I think I’m one of the rare people that can give an opinion, that can take an opinion, that can give criticism and take it and it’s not personal.”

Bill Simmons: I’m Always Trying to Grow My Audience

"As weird as it sounds, I haven't hit my peak yet."

Bob Kravitz ‘Felt Morally Compelled’ To Write Takedown of The Athletic

"I didn't want to be one of those guys who said, ‘Well, thanks to The Athletic for a wonderful experience,’ because quite frankly, that would be a lie.”

Scott Van Pelt: ‘I Don’t Think’ I’ll Be Doing SportsCenter in 3 Years

"At some point, you just [have] to step aside and let somebody else have it.”

Jim Nantz ‘Shocked’ at Viral Reaction to The CW Comment During The Masters

"I find it amazing what people latch onto. Definitely was not a shot."

Kyle Brandt: I’ve Struggled Learning to Say No to Media Opportunities

"I’m in a position where people call me and ask me to be on shows as a guest. It’s awesome. There are some I try not to say no to ever."

Ian Eagle: ‘There Will Be Natural Backlash’ If Tom Brady Replaces Greg Olsen

"I think he has a chance to be great at this if he wants to do this and truly do it full-time.”

Joe Buck Believes FOX ‘Kind of Wanted’ Him and Troy Aikman to Depart

I think it’s human nature to want to put your fingerprints and mold the broadcast -- as the boss -- the way you want to mold it."

Al Michaels ‘Really Comfortable’ With Kirk Herbstreit

"By the end of the first quarter, I said, ‘This is really working extremely well,’ and then we did 3 1/2 quarters that night," Michaels said.

James Andrew Miller Believes Matthew Berry Didn’t Leave ESPN Over Money

"Were there a couple of things thru the years that Matthew wanted to do that Matthew didn't get to do? Absolutely," said Miller. "But he stayed. He understands that. He's a practicing adult. He knows that he's not going to win or get everything he wants."

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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."