Teton Ridge Appoints Ande Wall as Senior Vice President of Programming and Content

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Teton Ridge Appoints Ande Wall as Senior Vice President of Programming and Content

2025-02-14 03:02 Last Updated At：03:11

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 13, 2025--

Teton Ridge, a leading force in Western sports and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Ande Wall as Senior Vice President of Programming and Content. With more than two decades in sports production, storytelling, and talent development, Ande will lead Teton Ridge’s sports programming and content strategy including oversight of the recently acquired platform The Cowboy Channel.

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Ande joins Teton Ridge following a distinguished career at ESPN, where she was most recently head of production at Longhorn Network (LHN), overseeing studio production, original programming, social media, and content development. She led a team of producers, editors, photographers, and on-air talent, driving the creation of award-winning programming across linear and digital platforms. In addition to managing production, Ande played a key role in talent recruitment and development, working with industry figures such as Sam Ponder ( NFL Countdown ), Emmanuel Acho ( Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man ), and Kaylee Hartung ( Thursday Night NFL on Amazon Prime).

“Ande is a dynamic leader with an incredible track record of creating compelling sports content that resonates with audiences,” said Deirdre Lester, CEO of Teton Ridge. “Her expertise in live production, digital storytelling, and brand-building will be instrumental as we continue to expand our media footprint. With Ande at the helm of our sports content strategy, we are positioned to further elevate the storytelling of Western sports and culture, while also ensuring The Cowboy Channel remains the premier destination for fans.”

Her tenure at ESPN also included leadership roles contributing to flagship programs like SportsCenter, SportsNation, and Texas GameDay. She was instrumental in developing marketing campaigns for LHN’s top shows, earning multiple Emmy and College Sports Media Awards. Ande began her career as a reporter and columnist, covering major sports teams, Big 12 athletics, and Texas high school football.

“As a native Texan, I’ve seen firsthand the passion for Western sports,” said Ande Wall, Senior Vice President of Programming and Content at Teton Ridge. “Fans are eager for more access to the athletes, stories and places that make this industry so special. Teton Ridge and The Cowboy Channel are creating new opportunities to deliver that content, and I’m thrilled to build on that momentum—expanding our reach and deepening the connection between the sport and its audience.”

This appointment builds on Teton Ridge’s continued momentum in the sports and entertainment space. With the acquisition of The Cowboy Channel, the launch of the Teton Ridge FAST Channel, and an expanding slate of digital content—including podcasts and original programming—Teton Ridge is redefining the landscape of Western sports, entertainment, and culture. From live broadcasts to digital innovation, the company continues to set new industry standards and expand its influence.

In addition to its sports-driven content initiatives, Teton Ridge Entertainment serves as the company’s dedicated division for film, TV, and new media, led by Jillian Share. This division operates with a distinct focus, complementing the company’s broader efforts in Western sports and live events.

About Teton Ridge

Teton Ridge, owned by TWG Global, is dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of Western sports and culture. TWG Global is co-chaired by Mark Walter and Thomas Tull, who launched Teton Ridge in 2019 with support from investors including Jim Breyer and the Lee Bass Family Office. TWG Global launched Teton Ridge in 2019 with support from investors including Jim Breyer and the Lee Bass Family Office.. Since its inception Teton Ridge has grown through strategic acquisitions and initiatives, including The American Rodeo Contender Series & Championship Weekend - live on FOX Sports, The American Performance Horseman, and the acclaimed docuseries Window to the West. Its portfolio also includes Better Barrel Races, C&I Magazine, The MauneyCast, and the Let’s Freakin’ Rodeo podcast. In 2024, Teton Ridge acquired The Cowboy Channel and Cowgirl Channel, cementing its leadership in Western sports media. Teton Ridge is also the parent company of Teton Ridge Entertainment, a film and television studio led by President Jillian Share that explores Americana stories and highlights the themes, ethos, and setting of the American West.

Pacers build 41-point halftime lead and rout Cavaliers 129-109 for a 3-1 series lead

2025-05-12 11:49 Last Updated At：11:50

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers spent two days looking for solutions against top-seeded Cleveland.

On Sunday, they delivered an emphatic answer.

Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, Myles Turner and Obi Toppin each scored 20 and the Pacers tied an NBA playoff record with a 41-point halftime lead before blowing out the Cavs 129-109 to take a 3-1 series lead.

The No. 4-seeded Pacers can close it out Tuesday in Cleveland, where they’ve already won twice.

“We haven’t done anything yet,” coach Rick Carlisle said after earning his 33rd playoff win with Indiana, passing Larry Bird for the most in the franchise’s NBA history. “We’re going to keep approaching this like we have everything to prove. We know people don’t believe in us, so we’re just going to stay in the fight and keep fighting.”

The Pacers certainly showed some resolve two days after an embarrassing 22-point loss on their home court, a game in which Cleveland dominated the glass and held two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton to four points and five assists.

This time, the towel-waving home crowd helped spur Indiana, right from the start of a physical, sometimes chippy game.

The Pacers built a 44-point lead before settling for an 80-39 halftime margin that matched the league’s previous best since detailed play-by-play was kept, set by the Cavs in Game 2 of the 2017 Eastern Conference finals against Boston.

Indiana did much of its damage without Bennedict Mathurin, one of its best scorers, who was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul just 7 1/2 minutes into the game. And with Donovan Mitchell missing the second half because of an injured left ankle, the Cavs had no chance.

Darius Garland led the Cavs with 21 points in his second game back from an injured toe. Mitchell finished with 12. Coach Kenny Atkinson said Mitchell would have an MRI exam Monday.

“Complete domination by them,” Atkinson said briefly, before explaining at least the Cavs have two of the final three games on their home court. “They dominated us in every facet of the game.”

Indiana wasted no time taking control quickly with early runs of 11-2 and 13-0 to build a commanding 48-23 lead with 9:24 left in the first half. They didn’t stop — or back down — there, either, closing the half on a 19-2 run

Aaron Nesmith’s buzzer-beating midrange jumper put the Pacers in another exclusive club — the 10th team in playoff history and second this week to score 80 points in the first half of a playoff game. Oklahoma City scored 87 points in Game 2 against Denver.

Turner made all four of his 3-point attempts with Indianapolis 500 winners Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon, WNBA Rookies of the Year Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, and former NFL star Reggie Wayne in the crowd.

“We felt the last game, they set the tone from a physical standpoint,” Haliburton said after finishing with 11 points, five rebounds and five assists. “Today, we came out and set the tone from the jump, really just rode that wave.”

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