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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."

Howard Simon to be Inducted into Buffalo Broadcasting Association Hall of Fame

"I was at a loss for words when I got the call."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2023

"A total of 64 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Jeremy White: NFL TV Partners to Blame For Constant Talk About Officiating

"Rules discussions are way up, and it's the league/networks fault."

Jeremy White: Next Gen Stats Cast on Thursday Night Football is Worth Watching

"It is predictive AI that is, in real time, showing you tendencies."

John Murphy Unsure If He Will Return As Voice of Buffalo Bills

"If Murphy doesn't come back, Chris Brown will continue to call play-by-play for games on WGR."

Howard Simon Bids WGR Farewell

"I will never ever forget how much you did you for me and this show today. It is the greatest thing in the world."

Howard Simon Announces He Will Leave WGR Next Month

"He concluded his announcement by saying that he looks forward to celebrating the city's first major sports championship with his former listeners as a fellow fan."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2022

"A total of 63 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2022

"A total of 47 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows category."

Sports Radio’s Fall Book Ratings Recap (Mid Markets)

"Thank you to all the stations that participated and shared their stories with us."

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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."