ESPN is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs, and this time on-camera talent are said to be at risk. The news comes from a report by Ryan Glasspiegel at Front Office Sports. ESPN already conducted a round of layoffs this spring, letting about 30 off-camera workers go. The earlier round of ESPN layoffs was…
The Pat McAfee Show‘s new DraftKings partnership is taking an interesting early turn. On Thursday, McAfee announced his show will be hosting a Family Feud-style competition between his cast and the cast of NFL Live next Thursday, June 11, at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, dubbed Progrum Feud. That part is innocent enough. The catch is,…
After using artificial intelligence to manipulate a photo of San Antonio Spurs great Tony Parker during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a decision that was promptly criticized by viewers, ESPN is rethinking its approach. The network is reportedly “evaluating” its continued use of the AI technology, which aided in the creation of Parker’s “moving…
Game 1 of the NBA Finals had a bit of everything. Both ESPN, and the league have to be thrilled with the trajectory of this series and the playoffs in general. But of the many social media discussions that popped up last night during the game, a familiar complaint surfaced. ABC/ESPN broadcasting the NBA Finals…
It will be much easier to watch University of Hawaii athletics this season, both in and out of the state. Beginning this season, the University of Hawaii will move its broadcasts from Spectrum Sports to Hawaii News Now, a group of over-the-air stations owned by Gray Media. Gray will also have the opportunity to distribute…
The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, which cemented the league’s meteoric rise, was made possible thanks to the league’s new $2.2 billion media rights deal running through 2036. As part of the deal, ESPN and ABC will air five of the next 11 WNBA Finals and a conference finals series in eight of the 11…
As right-wing media attempts to force the San Antonio Spurs into a national anthem controversy, Stephen A. Smith won’t have it. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stood for Tori Kelly’s rendition of the national anthem to begin Game 1 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. But even as most of the team bowed their heads…
Netflix might not be broadcasting the World Cup until next year’s women’s tournament, but the streaming giant is getting in on the action for the men’s competition this summer. On Thursday, Netflix and FIFA announced the release of FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, a video game accessible within the Netflix Games interface where players can use…
NBA superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are on the back end of legendary careers, but the league looks to be in a good place with the next generation of stars, such as Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, and Victor Wembanyama, taking up the mantle. Wembanyama, who hails from France, in particular,…
Stephen A. Smith did not pick a fight with Kevin Garnett, but for a moment, it sounded like he might be going down that path. Smith has shown a willingness to get into it with Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and other NBA stars. But Garnett isn’t someone you want to pick…
After testing the open market, Serie A will continue its media rights partnership with CBS for another season. The league and network announced the extension on Thursday, which will keep all of the top-flight Italian soccer league’s English-language broadcasts on CBS platforms, primarily Paramount+. The deal will also include a minimum of 20 Coppa Italia…
The future of college sports, and football in particular, feels more uncertain than ever. The NCAA, athletic conferences, universities, and even the U.S. government are working toward a solution that will appease all the powers that be, particularly at the top college football programs in the country. The head coach of one of those programs,…
Karl-Anthony Towns played one of his best games since joining the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and he also gave his best interview after it. Jalen Brunson looked angry after the Knicks took Game 1 of the Finals on the road against the Spurs. He looked angry at the San…
Before it kicks off, the story of the 2026 World Cup has been the commercialization of the event overshadowing the actual tournament. From insane ticket prices and government investigations into unfair practices to local controversies over travel costs to the existence of a World Cup Final halftime show for the first time ever, FIFA’s unending…
Mayor Brandon Johnson appeared on 104.3 The Score on Wednesday to make his pitch for the Chicago Bears to remain in the city for their next stadium, specifically on the lakefront. And during that appearance, Johnson admitted something that he probably shouldn’t have. In an attempt to explain how difficult it is to get in…
The 2026 NBA Finals tipped off on Wednesday night with an intense back-and-forth affair between Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs. On an evening where neither star was particularly efficient, Brunson willed the Knicks to a 105-95 victory, scoring 30 points on 12-for-31 shooting. Wembanyama’s losing effort included 26 points…
Emmanuel Acho rushed to judge Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and his premature observation backfired brutally. Game 1 of the NBA Finals didn’t begin too well for Brunson and the New York Knicks as the San Antonio Spurs went on a 20-5 run to close out the first quarter. Worse than…
The New York Knicks put together a remarkable second half to steal Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on the road with a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center. Knicks fans are ecstatic as the team searches for its first NBA championship since 1973. And one…
College sports dignitaries made their way to Capitol Hill to speak to congress amid the unending slog of trying to make transformational changes that could save their way of life. And in doing so, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua may have accidentally undermined one of his main arguments. Bevacqua, like many coaches and administrators,…
It’s been a long and winding road for Ryan Leaf. And now the former Washington State star and San Diego Chargers quarterback, who has been very public about his battles with his personal demons along the way, will have his highest profile broadcasting job yet. According to Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, Leaf will be named…
Russell Wilson won’t be the only new addition to CBS’s top NFL pregame show at The NFL Today as Kyle Long is also getting called up to the main set. The two new analysts will join the returning trio of host James Brown and fellow analysts Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher. They will replace the outgoing Matt…
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has a lot of thoughts on UFC Freedom 250, the upcoming card set to take place live on the White House’s South Lawn for President Donald Trump’s birthday. Last week, Rogan expressed doubts about the event, suggesting the heat, humidity, and bugs would hamper fighters. “The White House thing is odd.…
The Indiana Fever is at home Thursday night against the Atlanta Dream. As of Wednesday night, Scott Agness doesn’t expect to be there, but he’s hoping that changes. Agness, an independent reporter who covers the Fever and Indiana Pacers through his “Fieldhouse Files” Substack, said the Fever has revoked his season credential. The point of contention…
By all accounts, ESPN’s presentation of the NBA Finals on ABC were vastly improved over previous years. Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks featured some vintage NBA Finals trademarks that were restored after years of moribund showcases. ESPN showed fans the national anthem and introduction…
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson seems like an intense guy. And it doesn’t just apply to his players, it applies to reporters at press conferences. We saw Johnson’s intensity and focus on multiple occasions last season, whether it was celebrating shirtless with his players in the locker room or some pugnacious halftime interviews. He…