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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…
Alex Rodriguez doesn’t expect an invite back to Yankee Stadium
Alex Rodriguez has already accepted the fact that he probably won’t make the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he similarly doesn’t expect to be honored by the New York Yankees. Michael Kay recently lamented that fans didn’t show up for Old-Timers’ Day this season. Fans, however, pushed back to note that Derek Jeter similarly did…
The Athletic finally has a Miami Heat beat reporter as Eric Nehm follows Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Beach
The Miami Heat have been one of the most undercovered teams in the NBA over the past decade, despite making two NBA Finals in that span. While South Florida is known for being a prickly sports market given its expansive geography and reputation for fair-weather fandom, the lack of Heat coverage from ESPN and The…
Former CFL/NFL QB Chris Streveler joining DAZN as football analyst and creator
Quarterback Chris Streveler played for several NFL squads across his career, but his crowning moment came in 2019 when he led the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a Grey Cup championship. Streveler retired from playing football earlier this year, but he’s jumping back into CFL and NFL coverage from the media side. DAZN announced Tuesday that Streveler…
CFP triggers 30-day negotiating window with ESPN amid expansion consideration
No one is saying the College Football Playoff is definitely expanding, but they’re certainly heading down that road. The latest sign came Tuesday, when College Football Playoff leaders decided to trigger a mandatory 30-day negotiating window with ESPN, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. “The move, if it happens, is not necessarily a commitment…
MAC appealing Western Michigan loss to Michigan, wants result counted for CFP and bowl considerations
The Mid-Atlantic Conference is reversing course and will appeal the result of member Western Michigan’s Week 1 loss in Ann Arbor, alleging that the Big Ten broke protocol by deferring to its own clock during the replay review. In a statement Tuesday, MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said the conference asserted that “replay protocol was not properly followed…
Adam Schefter defends reporting on Patriots, Christian Gonzalez: ‘This was not a simple deal’
Adam Schefter reported one thing about the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez, and then they both did the exact opposite. Monday afternoon, Schefter went on The Pat McAfee Show and claimed a deal between the Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez “wasn’t close.” “As of right now the talks are nowhere.. I was told yesterday…
Mike Tomlin has been building a Minecraft city for over a decade
Life would be a lot better if we could humanize one another more easily, and Mike Tomlin revealing himself as a longtime top-secret Minecraft aficionado is a step in the right direction. The former coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and new NBC analyst wouldn’t strike anyone as a gamer. But in an interview with Today anchor Craig…
Dabo Swinney calls Clemson reporter ‘gotcha guy’ in response to fairly reasonable question
Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers football program is heading in the wrong direction, whether he wants to acknowledge it or not. It’s been eight years since Swinney’s Tigers last hoisted a national championship trophy. Although they spent many of the ensuing seasons nationally ranked and competitive, they haven’t been the powerhouse program they once were for…
‘Inside the NFL’ makes big change for 2026 season
The landmark program Inside the NFL has been on quite the journey over the last several years. The show was must-see TV and a bedrock of HBO’s NFL schedule, starring an esteemed panel of Len Dawson, Cris Collinsworth, and Nick Bunocanti for several seasons. If you are a football fan of a certain age, Inside the NFL…
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