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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."

Caitlin Clark-Diana Taurasi Matchup Draws Fourth-Largest WNBA Viewership Since 2001

The Fever-Mercury game was the 10th WNBA game this year to average at least one million viewers.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Matchup on ESPN is Most-Watched WNBA Game Since Memorial Day 2001

Eight of the nine games with more than an average of 1 million viewers have included Clark and the Fever.

Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky Game on CBS is Most-Watched WNBA Game in 23 Years

The game peaked in viewership at nearly 3 million people tuning in.

Report: WNBA Could Quadruple Media Rights Fees

Under the current structure, the WNBA makes a reported $60 million annually from its media rights deals with The Walt Disney Company, Amazon’s Prime Video, CBS and Ion.

Caitlin Clark Media Coverage is Good for Everybody in the WNBA

By tuning in to see what Clark does, viewers are also noticing the many other great WNBA players.

Audacy Podcasts, WNBA Announce Second Season of ‘Queens of the Court’ Podcast

"This is yet another sign of the growing interest around the W, and our fans are deeply engaged with Jordan and Sheryl and their hot takes on all things WNBA."

Washington Mystics Broadcasts to Air on The Team 980

"We are delighted to broaden our relationship with Audacy and continue to drive the fast-paced growth of women’s basketball in the DMV region."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Ryan Ruocco

The extra work makes the broadcast sound better and in turn the broadcaster.

Ariel Helwani: ‘Fascinating to Watch’ Mainstream Sports Media Cover and Discuss Women’s Sports

"It’s very much a thing, and it’s kind of eye-opening; it’s like, ‘Wow, you guys have no idea how to do this correctly.’"

Stephen A. Smith: Statement by Monica McNutt on ‘First Take’ Was ‘Highly Offensive’

"You ever heard of Monica McNutt? You have now – because she’s on 'First Take' a lot."

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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."