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Booger McFarland will hold Week 1 game against Michigan in potential CFP debates
The Michigan Wolverines officially get credit for a win over Western Michigan in Week 1, but most of the sports world now believes they were rescued by an improper ruling from referees who put time back on the clock and allowed for a last-second Hail Mary touchdown. The NCAA reportedly will not entertain an appeal…
NBC makes major TV ratings change, addressing a growing sports TV problem
NBC will make apples-to-apples rating comparisons easier by allowing Nielsen to measure Peacock streaming viewership for NFL and MLB Wild Card games. Front Office Sports first reported the news, and Sports Business Journal later added more details. NBC previously used Adobe Analytics to measure streaming viewership on Peacock. When the network reported viewership, it included an added…
Big Ten expands enhanced replay review to all conference football games
The Big Ten announced Wednesday it would expand enhanced replay review insight to all conference games and home non-conference matchups officiated by Big Ten officials, not just Friday night games. Gee, wonder why. The announcement comes on the heels of a highly controversial ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game last weekend, when the Wolverines were…
X’s new NFL roster feature tags random accounts that just share player names
You’re never gonna believe this, but Elon Musk’s X appears to have rushed out a new feature without the time and due diligence to ensure it provides accurate information, potentially putting random people at risk. That sure doesn’t sound like them. On Wednesday, X rolled out a new feature that allows users to view and…
Paul Finebaum saddened to ‘watch Dabo Swinney slink and slouch into oblivion’
Dabo Swinney seemed to think he was being treated unfairly when asked a question about the state of the Clemson Tigers football program. Paul Finebaum thinks the two-time national champion-winning coach is no longer in touch with reality, and it’s sad to watch. Dabo’s Clemson got dismantled 51-10 by Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers over the…
Karl Ravech handled ESPN layoff with simple mantra: ‘Don’t be a jerk’
After seeing the outpouring of praise and support after being laid off by ESPN, Karl Ravech believes it proves the importance of being a good person. Ravech was one of the more surprising people ESPN let go during its most recent round of layoffs. Even more surprising was when Ravech quickly resurfaced on ESPN, calling…
Dan Orlovsky got a pedicure: ‘I totally understand how they’re enjoyable’
Dan Orlovsky lives a straightforward life. He likes his food simple and consistent. For the most part, he tries to live frugally. He’s a family man. He likes his quarterbacks to be a certain way. And while he’s been known to appreciate certain kinds of footwear, it wasn’t all that surprising when he admitted a…
Andy Roddick defends late-night tennis finishes after Ben Shelton’s win over Carlos Alcaraz
Andy Roddick isn’t sorry about what happened at the US Open Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, closing it out on a tiebreak with match point at 3:33 a.m. ET. It was the biggest win of Shelton’s career, the first time an American man had beaten Alcaraz or…
Stephen A. Smith urges SEC to back off Lane Kiffin and LSU: ‘Sit your ass down’
In the ridiculous battle between the SEC and LSU, Stephen A. Smith is siding with Lane Kiffin and his polarizing football program. The SEC filed an amended complaint against LSU and Lane Kiffin over the school’s pursuit of former NFL players, while also noting plans to vote on whether to expel the school from the…
NCAA establishes new replay timing protocol after Michigan-Western Michigan controversy
The NCAA is establishing a standard timing protocol for replay reviews nationwide, according to ESPN’s Jake Trotter, days after a disputed clock ruling helped Michigan escape with a 13-12 win over Western Michigan. In a memo from NCAA national coordinator of officials Ron Snodgrass, approved by secretary-rules editor Matt Young, it states that the official…
Joe Buck’s daughter is due to give birth day of Super Bowl LXI
Joe Buck will call Super Bowl LXI for ESPN and ABC on February 14, 2027, but it might be the second most important thing going on for him that day. Buck joined Jimmy Traina’s recently launched The Traina Thoughts Podcast on Underscore Media to preview the start of the NFL season. While Buck offered stock answers…
Mike Tomlin not closing door on NFL coaching return
Mike Tomlin isn’t closing the door on returning to the NFL, which means Mike Tomlin will be the center of coaching rumors until he either returns to the NFL or closes the door. Tomlin joined Cris and Jac Collinsworth on Pro Football Focus to preview the NFL season and discuss his transition to media as…
Fox Sports launches new digital series with Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman
Fox Sports is launching a new show for its digital platforms. Current Fox NFL analysts and former New England Patriots teammates Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman are launching The Gronk & Jules Show, a new twice-weekly digital series. The show has already released its first episode, available now across Fox Sports digital platforms, the NFL…
Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ set for four ‘Sunday Night Football’ lead-in specials this season
There’s no such thing as too much of a good lead-in when it comes to NBC and Sunday Night Football. According to LateNighter’s Jed Rosenzweig, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will air four special Sunday episodes this season. The first installment arrives Sept. 27, on the heels of Rams-Broncos, with Sylvester Stallone and Luke…
Ben Shelton beating Carlos Alcaraz at 3:33 a.m. ET is unforgivable for tennis
The most consequential result in the last 20 years of American tennis happened in the wee hours of Wednesday morning at the US Open, and most sports fans couldn’t see it because they had been asleep for hours. Ben Shelton upset Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open quarterfinals in a five-set thriller, winning the final…
Your 2026 Week 2 college football announcing schedule
After a wild Week 1 of college football, we now look ahead to Week 2 action. The Fox “Big Noon” matchup will feature Michigan following up its controversial win over Western Michigan by hosting No. 11 Oklahoma at the Big House. Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will have the call for Fox. There’s no doubt…
ESPN’s Peter Schrager makes his picks for Super Bowl LXI
At the start of the NFL season, every commentator across the country has a Super Bowl pick. Most of them are not all that notable. However, given the hot streak Peter Schrager had a few years ago in correctly predicting Super Bowl matchups, it feels like his might still be worth a mention. Schrager called…
ESPN’s Don Van Natta defends criticized report on Clippers investigation
The NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ alleged salary-cap circumvention came to a close last week, when the league levied a massive punishment against the franchise. The Clippers lost five future first-round picks, were fined $30 million, and team owner Steve Ballmer was banned from team and league activities for a year. That punishment…
Joe Girardi learns about the existence of anime in hilarious fashion
Everyone has their cultural blind spots. No matter how dedicated any one person is to enjoying the arts and cultures of the world, there’s simply too much out there to be aware of everything, all of the time. This is especially true if you dedicate your life to one specific craft or piece of culture.…
Netflix reportedly courting Andrés Cantor for 2027 Women’s World Cup
Netflix has dabbled in the waters of live sports broadcasts for a few years now, slowly expanding its reach from one-off events to a steady schedule of a few NFL games per year. Next summer, the streamer will play host to its biggest sporting event yet as the exclusive broadcaster of the 2027 Women’s World…
TV and streaming viewing picks for September 9, 2026: How to watch Pats-Seahawks
All Times Eastern Baseball Women’s Pro Baseball League Boston Hunters vs. San Francisco Firebells — ESPN+, 7 p.m. Basketball Women’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Quarterfinals Qualification, Berlin Arena, Berlin, Germany Puerto Rico vs. Communist China — HBO Max, 11:45 a.m. Italy vs. Australian — truTV/HBO Max, 2:30 p.m. College Football College Football Live —…
Dan Le Batard lights up NBA media for disconnect on Clippers story: ‘Nobody listened to the episodes’
The story of the salary cap circumvention plot by the Los Angeles Clippers seemed to play out in the shadows of NBA media over the past year, as the league investigation marched on but major outlets largely ignored the scandal. This disconnect led many prominent people to question Pablo Torre and his reporting on the…
Donovan McNabb, The Athletic’s Zach Berman teaming up for ‘Eagles Collective’ podcast
Donovan McNabb spent 11 seasons as quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, leading them to five NFC East titles and a Super Bowl appearance. Now, the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer is staying involved by starting a new show and podcast all about the iconic NFL franchise. HMA (Hog Media Agency) announced Tuesday that McNabb, creator…
Charlotte Wilder, Mina Kimes discuss how Dianna Russini scandal opened door for ‘people looking for an excuse’ to target women
The legacy of the Dianna Russini scandal is still taking shape, as we near the first NFL kickoff since her alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was revealed and await Russini’s personal account. But one immediate ramification of Russini’s lapse in judgment seems to be a chilling effect among some women…
Taylor McGregor ‘never had to Google so much in my life’ for FSU-SMU power outage reporting
ESPN sideline reporter Taylor McGregor put on a masterclass in real-time reporting Monday night when the game between Florida State and SMU was delayed by a power outage. Listening to McGregor explain everything that had happened at and around Doak Campbell Stadium after it plunged into darkness, delaying the start of the game by over an…
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