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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."

Sporting Tribune Today Added To SportsGrid Weekday Programming Slate

"We’re incredibly excited to bring The Sporting Tribune Today to SportsGrid and introduce our staff and our coverage to an even larger national audience."

Mark Silverman Announces Departure As COO, President FOX Sports

"I am immensely proud of all that we have been able to accomplish at FOX Sports and the 11 prior years at BTN."

TNT Sports to Sublicense Select FIFA Club World Cup Matches from DAZN in United States

"We’re looking forward to this new partnership with DAZN as we collectively deliver this exciting new global soccer club competition in the US this summer."

Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?

"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."

Matt Hutchings Resigns as COO and EVP of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment

"I am grateful for the professional opportunities and thrilling experiences that have come with my time at KSE."

WWE’s Paul Heyman Joins the 2024 BSM Summit

"I am thrilled to share that on Wednesday March 13th in New York City, we will welcome a man who has experienced every part of the wrestling and entertainment business both on-air and behind the scenes."

California College Students Earn Chance to Win 10 Free Tickets to the 2023 BSM Summit Thanks to Steve Kamer Voiceovers

"In order to win tickets to attend the Summit, students must submit a 2-minute video by email explaining why they’d like to be in attendance and what they hope to learn at the event."

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro To Speak At The 2022 BSM Summit

"Having Jimmy with us will allow our attendees to learn how ESPN views the current sports media landscape in order to better understand where the business is headed in the future."

John Skipper To Speak At The 2022 BSM Summit

"In January 2021, Skipper's plate became even more full when he reunited with Dan Le Batard to create Meadowlark Media. Since joining forces, the group has raised millions of dollars in funding, lured key talent to join the brand, and in April, Meadowlark closed a deal with DraftKings for a reported fifty million dollars over three years. Not too shabby for year #1.

ESPN Planning ‘Futuristic Look’ For MLB Home Run Derby

"Despite the network planning to display advanced renderings and interpretations of sports data into the broadcast, the top priority remains showing the viewer each pitch as it happens, along with giving viewers unrivaled access to the field, players and spectators."

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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."