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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."

The Results of the BSM Sports Radio Survey

Conducting research is a critical part of every brand's strategy and development. It's not an easy process and not every piece of feedback is informative,...

92.9 ESPN Adds Martin & Smith, Vernon Exits

A big change has taken place at 92.9 FM ESPN in Memphis. Chris Vernon has left the station and his position as its midday...

97.1 The Ticket, Toucher & Rich Win Marconis

The annual tradition of presenting the Marconi Awards at the NAB radio show continued, and in the category of sports station of the year,...

ESPN Radio Adds Sarah Spain To Weeknights

In the August 29th edition of 'Under The Radar' we reported that Sarah Spain was expected to take over for Jorge Sedano on ESPN...

Now Hear This: The Howard Simon Show – WGR

Welcome to the debut of a new weekly feature titled "Now Hear This". Each week, I'll identify a piece of content, and give others...

JT The Brick Confirms He’s Joining 95.7 The Game

Earlier this week, 95.7 The Game in San Francisco parted ways with morning host Chad Doing, and midday host John Middlekauff. The big rumor...

Setting Realistic Expectations For FS1 Vs. ESPN

One of the biggest sports media stories of the summer was Skip Bayless' decision to depart ESPN for Fox Sports 1. The polarizing personality...

Jon Marks Is Leaving 97.5 The Fanatic

According to Crossing Broad, longtime host and producer Jon Marks will be leaving 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. Marks' contract is set to expire...

95.7 The Game Parts Ways With Doing and Middlekauff

95.7 The Game in San Francisco has begun making changes to its programming lineup, starting with the departures of morning host Chad Doing, and...

Chris Wittyngham To Depart 790 The Ticket

Chris Wittyngham was promoted to the afternoon show with Ethan Skolnick on 790 The Ticket in Miami this past May. Unfortunately, that pairing is coming...

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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."