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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."

Arizona Coyotes Claim Diamond Sports Group Owes Them $18 Million

The team moved its TV broadcasts to a local over-the-air station after Bally Sports Arizona canceled its deal.

Craig Carton is Making The Most of His Second Chance, This Time on FS1

"I know for a fact we do a really good sports show, but we just do it differently than everybody else."

Rob Manfred: MLB Can Handle Broadcasts for Up to 16 Teams Next Year

Manfred noted that the league currently plans to produce broadcasts for both the Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024, like it did for roughly half of the 2023 MLB season.

Mookie Betts Joins MLB Network for World Series Game 3

Betts will appear on a bevy of MLB properties, including MLB Network, ahead of the game, and will speak with players and coaches during pregame and postgame interviews.

Amanda Gifford: ESPN Hopes Technology Will Remain Big Part of College Football Broadcasts

As more technology enters sports broadcasts, networks will try to find any way they can to bring the viewer closer to the game. That...

Mike Breen Inks Contract Extension with ESPN

The deal keeps Breen at ESPN through the 2026-27 NBA season.

ESPN Looking Toward Leagues in Strategic Partner Search

Disney has had discussions with the NBA regarding a minority equity stake and the provisions of a potential deal.

John Skipper: ESPN Was Worth More Than Disney’s Films and Parks Combined at Peak

Skipper made the revelation about past ESPN finances while appearing on Pablo Torre's Meadowlark Media podcast.

Nielsen to Return to Using Amazon Prime Video Data for Thursday Night Football Ratings

Nielsen initially planned to use Amazon's data, but reneged after industry pushback.

Doug Kezirian Launching Daily Half-Hour Show After ESPN Exit

A little more than three months after his exit from ESPN, Doug Kezirian has a new professional home at Only Players. The New York Post...

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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."