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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."

Cari Champion: Amazon Still ‘Figuring Out the Way of the World’ in TV

“I think they kind of give you the keys to the castle and say go ahead and decorate it the way you want. I love that."

The NFL Won’t Prioritize Fans Over Networks

"To me, there is an obvious question to ask and it isn’t 'why?’. It’s 'what’s next?'."

Disney Stock Surges Following Report of Direct-to-Consumer ESPN Plans

"Forbes reported Thursday that Disney saw over 1% in gains as a result, rising the price per share to $93.98."

Peacock Gets Exclusive NFL Playoff Game This Season

“We are thrilled to partner with the NFL on this industry milestone, bringing to Peacock the first ever exclusively live streamed NFL Playoff game.”

YouTube Trying to Lure Advertisers Away from TV Using Sunday Ticket

"There will be some ads in-game from CBS and FOX on Sunday Ticket, but the rest will be exclusive to YouTube."

Sports Boss Pete Distad to Leave Apple

"Jim DeLorenzo will be promoted to pick up the baton on the sports side at the company. Apple is splitting Distad's responsibilities."

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Going Direct to Consumer ‘a When, Not an If’

"We’re only going to do it when it makes sense for our business and for our bottom line.”

Viewership For 1st Round of NFL Draft Up Across All Platforms

"Viewership in 2023 for ABC was up 8%, on ESPN it was up 26%. NFL Network's viewership saw a decrease."

ESPN+ Boss Russell Wolff Victim Of ESPN Layoffs

"There is no word yet on future leadership for ESPN+."

ESPN, FOX, NBC Talk Differences in Their Streaming Sports Strategies

“We’re obviously all watching each other and trying to see the best way to navigate in an evolving future."

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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."