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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."

Stephen A. Smith Opens Up: Near-Death, Politics, the Truth About ESPN’s First Take, and Feuding With Jason Whitlock

"What folks are trying to manufacture and create to swell interest is what I've been doing for 30 years."

How Shae Cornette Is Finding Her Voice Ushering in a New Era of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

"Hosting a premiere show on ESPN of course was a goal of mine. But did I think that First Take would come available, and I’d be first in line? I didn’t know anything. It just sort of worked out that way."

ESPN’s Jeff Passan Explains Decision To Stay At ESPN, New Podcast, and Challenges of an MLB Insider

"ESPN, regardless of the rights we have, we’re still the best. We still do this better than anyone else, with the best people."

Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor Label Jason Whitlock as “Evil” and “Clout Chaser” in Response to Appearance on Cam Newton’s Podcast

"I can't look Jason Whitlock in the face because I don't see the human there. I see a clout chaser and somebody who does anything for anything."

Is Outrage the Only Strategy Left in Sports Media?

"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."

Marcellus Wiley: Ryan Clark “A Full Blown Mess”After Questioning Cam Newton’s Loyalty With Stephen A. Smith

"He let Stephen A [Smith] lead him into this, and he ain't got nothing to do with this."

Cam Newton Responds to Ryan Clark’s Loyalty Comments: “Don’t Micromanage Me”

"In this world of content, there’s no such thing as loyalty."

Jason Whitlock: Cam Newton Wants To Be The Next Pat McAfee

"He has hatched a plan. He sees which way the wind is blowing, and actually choosing to be bold and different and unique."

Bomani Jones Amazed How Many People Care About Sports Media Beef

"I can name people that make a living talking about me."

Ryan Clark Questions Cam Newton’s Loyalty With Stephen A. Smith Following Jason Whitlock Interview

"That’s not G at all. Loyalty is at a minimum these days."

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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."