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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."

5 Podcasts In 5 Days: Outkick The Show

The "5 Podcasts in 5 Days" series has reached the hump day portion of the work week. Today, we take a closer look at...

5 Podcasts In 5 Days: Men In Blazers

Welcome to the second installment of "5 Podcasts in 5 Days". We began this series by placing the "Bill Simmons Podcast" under the microscope....

The Ticket Wins The Month of May In Dallas

To those on the outside who don't understand how radio ratings work, it's easy to get fooled. Many people look at the higher and...

A Podcast Experiment + Around The World In Sports Radio

A quick news and notes column to bring you up to speed on a few developments taking place throughout the industry. Before I do...

Andy Bunker Exits Rip City Radio in Portland

Rip City Radio 620 launched in Portland in February 2015 with Andy Bunker and Taylor Danforth occupying morning drive. The show was positioned as...

How Muhammad Ali’s Quotes Relate In Sports Media

On Friday night at 11:10pm, the world lost an icon. The greatest boxer to grace the squared circle, Muhammad Ali, was called home. His...

Josh Lewin Named Play by Play Voice of UCLA

Josh Lewin is used to being busy. Come this fall, he'll be even busier. The play-by-play voice of the San Diego Chargers, and New York...

Tony Kornheiser To Leave His Radio Show on ESPN 980

Red Zebra Broadcasting has announced that sports radio icon Tony Kornheiser is leaving his radio show on WTEM-AM ESPN 980. Kornheiser, who was named...

In The Media Jungle, Katie Nolan Outlasts Dan O’Toole

Inside a jungle, anything can happen. You can die from getting bit by a mosquito carrying malaria, drinking bacteria infested water, or eating a...

John Clayton To Host Daily Show on 710 ESPN Seattle

710 ESPN Seattle is making a major move in middays, giving "The Professor" John Clayton his own daily talk show. Clayton will officially take...

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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."