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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."

Bob Iger: ESPN Could ‘Go It Alone’ and Not Take Financial Partners

“We are fully prepared to do that. It would be a little more challenging if we did.”

Raina Kelley Set to Exit ESPN Vertical Andscape

Kelley has worked as the editor-in-chief and vice president for the Andscape vertical since 2021.

ESPN Edge Conference Showcases Innovation in Sports Media

"We’re proud of what Edge and our partners have accomplished in the last couple of years."

ESPN Being Eyed by NFL, NBA for Equity Stake

Like ESPN, the NFL has been in search of a partner for NFL Media for the past two years.

Analysts Predict ESPN Could Be Worth $24 Billion in Potential Sale

“ESPN is still a strong business and a premier brand, but it sits at the nexus of possible major business transformation.”

ESPN BET Scheduled to Launch on Nov. 14

"Our ESPN BET product will include a wide array of popular betting options, including featured bets, quick bets, player props, same game parlays and more."

NBA In-Season Tournament TV Schedule Revealed

Each team will participate in four of these matchups, which will be played on seven Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the month of November.

Mark Walker Named Executive Vice President of ESPN BET Ahead of Launch

Walker’s role will also encompass business development and sports innovation, and he will continue to report to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.

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.

ESPN Touts Social Media Success Following Second Year of Most-Followed Status

ESPN amassed an average of 721,000 viewers with nearly 40% of the audience coming from the P18-49 demographic.

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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."