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AI

Cleveland.com slammed for using AI slop videos to promote podcasts

Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:10pm
Basketball > NBA > Cleveland Cavaliers
Awful Announcing

On Wednesday, Cleveland.com wanted to highlight its Cleveland Cavaliers podcast, Wine & Gold Talk, as it discusses the team’s NBA Playoffs run. So, they posted a video of host Ethan Sands, presumably, from the podcast, discussing Donovan Mitchell’s poise in big moments. It also included a link to an article on their site where people…

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John Lynch makes eye-opening statement about 49ers using AI in 2026 NFL Draft prep

Apr 20, 2026 @ 11:41pm
Football > NFL > San Francisco 49ers
ClutchPoints

As the hours tick by until the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, all 32 teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, are looking for some small edge to put themselves in the best position to succeed. For some, that might be a scout being a friend of a friend of a small position player about […] The post John Lynch makes eye-opening statement about 49ers using AI in 2026 NFL Draft prep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers GM John Lynch has interesting admission on using AI

Apr 20, 2026 @ 10:58pm
Football > NFL > San Francisco 49ers
Larry Brown Sports

The San Francisco 49ers are getting with the times. Niners general manager John Lynch was not afraid to speak on Monday about how heavily his team relies on artificial intelligence to assist him with draft evaluations. When asked by a reporter about using AI, Lynch stated that they’re begun to utilized it “a lot, just … The post 49ers GM John Lynch has interesting admission on using AI appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dana White’s executive producer defends the UFC’s use of AI in recent promo videos

Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Combat Sports > MMA
Bloody Elbow

Several recent UFC video packages have featured the use of AI. The AI used in the UFC White House video promo in particular received criticism...

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Barstool Sports Makes Rare Mea Culpa, Deletes Video Mocking A Mariners Reporter Who Recently Suffered A Stroke

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:40am
Baseball > MLB > Seattle Mariners
BroBible

It’s rare, if ever, that Barstool Sports admits to making a mistake, but that’s exactly what the sports media outlet did this week by deleting a social media post mocking a Seattle Mariners reporter who recently suffered a stroke. Earlier this week, a video of veteran Seattle Mariners journalist Angie Mentink using Google Gemini to […] The post Barstool Sports Makes Rare Mea Culpa, Deletes Video Mocking A Mariners Reporter Who Recently Suffered A Stroke appeared first on BroBible.

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Mariners broadcaster defends AI use after unjust criticism

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:05am
Baseball > MLB > Seattle Mariners
Larry Brown Sports

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink, a respected figure in MLB media since 1997, recently faced unwarranted online criticism after a short video surfaced showing her using Google Gemini to generate ideas for postgame interview questions following a tough loss. Mentink responded with grace and humor on social media, explaining that she was simply experimenting with … The post Mariners broadcaster defends AI use after unjust criticism appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mariners broadcaster explains why she used AI for formulating question in viral video

Apr 16, 2026 @ 7:32pm
Baseball > MLB > Seattle Mariners
NY Post Sports

A social media account posted a video of her during a Mariners game as she asked the AI assistant for some help with questions. 

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Mariners Reporter Caught on Camera Before Interview—And It’s Raising Eyebrows [VIDEO]

Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:53pm
Baseball > MLB > San Diego Padres > Seattle Mariners
Total Pro Sports

Not a good look for her.

Read moreMariners Reporter Caught on Camera Before Interview—And It’s Raising Eyebrows [VIDEO]

UFC under fire for using 'disgusting AI slop' in Freedom 250 trailer

Apr 12, 2026 @ 1:44pm
Combat Sports > MMA > UFC
Irish Star Sport

The UFC is under fire again for the continued use of AI in promotional material - after Dana White hit out at fans who complained - with the latest use coming in a promo for UFC Freedom 250

Read moreUFC under fire for using 'disgusting AI slop' in Freedom 250 trailer

Donald Trump raises eyebrows with peculiar Dana White AI post on Truth Social

Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:11pm
Combat Sports > MMA
Irish Star Sport

Donald Trump is no stranger to posting AI videos and images on his social media pages, and the U.S. President's latest creation appears to be a promotion for the upcoming UFC White House fight

Read moreDonald Trump raises eyebrows with peculiar Dana White AI post on Truth Social

AI Is Changing How Golf Fans Watch The Masters

Apr 9, 2026 @ 12:54pm
Golf > PGA Tour
Athlon Sports

This year marks the 90th edition of The Masters Tournament, and it is still evolving. IBM first built Masters.com in 1996 and launched the Masters app in 2009. In this time, tons of data was gathered and has contributed to some exciting new features for golf fans to experience worldwide. While the ...

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NASCAR Joins the AI Hype Train to Show Its Serious Bet on New Technology

Apr 8, 2026 @ 12:41pm
Motor Sports > NASCAR
Pro Football Network

NASCAR joins the global AI hype train by bringing in a Director of AI, showing exactly how seriously the sport is betting on new technology.

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FACT CHECK: Is The Viral Video Of Multiple Women Driving Golf Carts Across a Busy Road & Hitting Cars Real?

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:43pm
Golf > PGA Tour
Total Pro Sports

That looked incredibly dangerous.

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Bay Area radio station clowned for AI-generated ‘fourth period’ in Sharks coverage

Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:40pm
Hockey > NHL > Anaheim Ducks > San Jose Sharks
Awful Announcing

Seeing a sports radio station get a basic fact wrong in their promotion of local sports coverage is bad enough; realizing the error came from AI makes it even worse. On Thursday, Bay Area sports station 95.7 The Game posted a clip from their morning show on Facebook discussing the San Jose Sharks’ 4-3 comeback…

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Is NFL Getting Ready to Replace Officials With AI?

Mar 30, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Football > NFL
Athlon Sports

The NFL is taking an unusually hardline approach to negotiations with officials on a new contract. Especially considering how small the overall impact will be on the bottom line. The NFL is reportedly offering a 6.45% pay increase and the NFLRA wants 10%. According to ESPN, the average salary for ...

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Dana White Goes Off on AI Debate, Dismisses Critics With Explosive Rant

Mar 29, 2026 @ 12:21am
Combat Sports > MMA
Total Pro Sports

Dana White breaks down why Jon Jones’ potential White House fight remains in doubt, pointing to money and behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Read moreDana White Goes Off on AI Debate, Dismisses Critics With Explosive Rant

“What’s Wrong With Him?”: NBA Fans in Stitches as Chet Holmgren Channels Inner Sheikh After Viral ESPN Intro

Mar 23, 2026 @ 4:31am
Basketball > NBA > Oklahoma City Thunder
College Football Network

Last week, Chet Holmgren called out ESPN for supposedly using AI to render his likeness. Did he change his profile picture in connection to this?

Read more“What’s Wrong With Him?”: NBA Fans in Stitches as Chet Holmgren Channels Inner Sheikh After Viral ESPN Intro
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