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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."

Welcome To The 2016 Sports Radio Draft

Welcome to the second annual sports radio draft. I created this project last year to introduce sports radio fans, and industry people to some of...

WEEI, Red Sox Confirm New Broadcast Agreement

The anticipated new rights agreement between Entercom, and the Boston Red Sox has been confirmed. WEEI announced today that they've reached agreement with the...

The Zone Prevails In The Omaha Winter Ratings

The city of Omaha may not have a professional sports team to call its own, but that doesn't mean its passion for sports doesn't...

WFAN Cruises To Victory In New York’s Winter Book

ESPN Radio has developed a footprint in New York over the course of the past fifteen years, one which has seen the radio station...

Tom Tolbert Signs Contract Extension With KNBR

Tom Tolbert will continue hosting afternoons on KNBR in San Francisco for the foreseeable future. The former NBA player, and host at KNBR since...

Curt Schilling Terminated By ESPN

Curt Schilling has been terminated by ESPN, the network announced Wednesday night. The MLB Analyst and former pitcher was let go after posting a meme...

Mike and Mike Enter The Hall of Fame

Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, were inducted Tueday into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in Las Vegas....

KNBR Re-signs “Murph & Mac”; Adjusts Program Schedule

KNBR in San Francisco has adjusted its programming schedule, which coincides with the radio station resigning its morning show "Murph and Mac", hosted by...

The Evolution of Mad Dog Sports Radio

In society, we use terms like mainstream and underground to describe popular and unfamiliar trends. To those working in the terrestrial radio business, local...

ESPN Announces NFL Draft Plans

ESPN Media Zone has confirmed the broadcast plans for ESPN's coverage of the 2016 NFL Draft which airs on Thursday, April 28, at 8p ET. Rounds...

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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."