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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."

Astros, Rockets Want Control of AT&T Sportsnet Southwest

The Houston Astros and Houston Rockets are looking to take ownership of their local broadcast rights as their regional sports network prepares to go...

March Madness TV Ads Nearly Sold Out

“You’ve probably heard about headwinds in the advertising community and spending being a little softer. That is not the case in the sports marketplace.”

CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery Announce NCAA Tournament Broadcast Teams

After announcing every Final Four since 1991, 2023 marks the NCAA Tournament swan song for Jim Nantz.

John Ourand: Bally’s Problems Are Bally’s Problems, Not All RSNs’

"The implosion is not going to happen all at once. It's just happening all at once for the biggest purveyor of regional sports networks in the country."

Tina Shah Stepping Down As Warner Bros. Discovery Sports EVP & GM

"Shah has been seen as instrumental in closing several rights deals. With the NBA preparing to negotiate its next TV contract, this move will certainly raise a few eyebrows."

Warner Bros. Discovery Exiting Regional Sports Network Business

"We will continue to engage in private conversations with our partners as we seek to identify reasonable and constructive solutions.”

Scripps Sports Says ‘Phones Are Ringing Off the Hook’ Amid RSN Uncertainty

"What we’re bringing to the market is a new model that the leagues and the teams can get behind because they understand it’s about balancing both the revenue that they bring in as well as reach."

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Praises CNN For ‘Balance’

“Chris Licht and the team are focused on building an asset for the long term across cable and digital that is worthy of that great global brand."

Charles Barkley Confirms Discussions With CNN, Only Considering Show With Gayle King

“We don’t have anything set in stone. I’m only considering it because of my respect for Gayle."

Warner Bros. Discovery Sports President Departs

"His enthusiasm and light-hearted demeanor are among his most endearing qualities, and they will be missed.”

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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."