Tag: UFC

Browse our Latest articles!

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."

Dana White: UFC Agreement With Paramount Negotiated in 48 Hours

"David Ellison came in and said, ‘This is an all-or-nothing deal. I want everything,"

How ‘Yahoo Sports Daily’ Aims To Dominate Digital With Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton

"The long-term goal is for people to realize they can get the same information anywhere else, but it’ll be packaged a little differently. It’s going to be fun and make my day feel a little better"

Did the UFC Sacrifice Exposure for a Bigger Check From Paramount, CBS?

"You must wonder—was the focus the exposure or the amount on the check that was cut"

TKO President Mark Shapiro: New UFC Rights Agreement Will Allow CBS To Air Numbered UFC Events

"To us, it was important to have CBS play a big component in this"

UFC Signs Seven-Year Media Rights Agreement With Paramount

"This is a milestone moment and landmark deal for UFC, solidifying its position as a preeminent global sports asset"

Is ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Service Enough To Bring Fans In?

"What ESPN has done in crafting its positioning for the launch of ESPN DTC is in the same vein as Ray Kinsella plowing his cornfield: betting on a vision, catering to a calling—and time will tell if they will come"

ESPN, WWE Ink Groundbreaking Streaming Deal Set to Launch in 2026

"ESPN will become the exclusive U.S. home for 10 of WWE’s top events including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series."

Dana White Hints at New UFC Rights Deal “Leveling Up”

"More than likely, we’re going to end up with a platform that is way more global than we are now"

Dana White: UFC “Likely” To Have Multiple Partners With New Media Rights Agreement

"Everything is going well. We’re happy with the discussions we’re having"

WWE, Fanatics Announce “What’s Your Story?” Podcast Hosted By Stephanie McMahon

“This podcast is the perfect medium to do just that, in a very informal environment, where we can all just be ourselves.”

Popular

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."