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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."

Greg Hill: Criticizing USA Men’s Hockey Team for Attending State of the Union Address Is “Unamerican”

"To sit there and criticize a bunch of guys who did something great for this country over and over again, for accepting a visit to the White House or for showing up at the State of the Union, is absolutely un-American."

Pablo Torre Recognized As Podcaster Of The Year At Annual Ambies Awards

"In addition to the individual accolade, Pablo Torre Finds Out secured the Ambie for Best Sports Podcast, prevailing over a competitive field that reflected the depth of the category."

Gary Bettman Hopes Olympics Success Can Loosen Strings for Better NHL Growth

"When we go to the Olympics, there are limitations on what we can do. And as good as it is for hockey, it isn’t good if the NHL disappears for two and a half weeks."

Sports Talk Shouldn’t Fear Political Discussion, It Should Fear Political Predictability

"The question isn’t whether political conversation should appear, but whether shows and talent allow themselves to be defined by it."

Cole Wright Is Living a Dream Covering the Chicago Cubs With Marquee Sports Network

"It’s important that I know what’s going on and keeping the people informed yet entertained. I like to be on the same level as the fans, because that’s truly what I am. A fan."

NBC Sports USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Winning Broadcast Averages 20.7 Million Viewers

"The window between 10:45 and 11 a.m. ET averaged 26.0 million viewers as play-by-play voice Kenny Albert delivered the decisive call that secured the United States’ first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980."

Steak Shapiro: Mike Tirico on the “Pantheon” of Greatest Broadcasters Ever

"It's like the Beatles writing a perfect song. Off the cuff. No question. That is extemporaneous."

Scott Van Pelt: Mike Tirico Embraced the Olympic Moment Like Only He Could

"Mike was able to finish telling this remarkable story in a way I truly believe only he could, elevating this craft to its pinnacle."

Kenny Albert: Calling USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Game “Surreal”

"I've done the gold medal game now three straight Olympics, but the NHL players weren't there the last two. So definitely a different feeling."

YouTube Reportedly A Favorite To Gain A 4-Game NFL Package

"According to the Sports Business Journal, YouTube is engaged in talks with the NFL regarding four games that were carved out as part of the league’s equity arrangement with ESPN."

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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."