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Stephen A. Smith fires back at Jaylen Brown

May 18, 2026 @ 4:22pm
Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics
Larry Brown Sports

Stephen A. Smith and Jaylen Brown are officially beefing. Smith had a fiery response to Brown’s latest jab, which saw the Boston Celtics forward dismiss the ESPN personality as a generator for clickbait. That did not sit well with Smith, who fired back on “First Take.” “Jaylen Brown, be careful what you wish for. You … The post Stephen A. Smith fires back at Jaylen Brown appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreStephen A. Smith fires back at Jaylen Brown

Shams Charania Lands in Hot Water After Leaking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Win Early

May 17, 2026 @ 3:44pm
Basketball > NBA > Oklahoma City Thunder
Total Pro Sports

Shams Charania faces backlash from frustrated NBA fans for reporting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win hours before the official announcement

Read moreShams Charania Lands in Hot Water After Leaking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Win Early

Golf fans slam 'horrible' TV coverage of PGA Championship and claim CBS has made mouthwatering final day 'unwatchable'

May 17, 2026 @ 3:09pm
Golf > PGA Tour
Daily Mail US Sport

The second major of the year has been split by multiple networks in the US, with ESPN taking the morning and CBS picking up the afternoon action as the best players in the world battle it out.

Read moreGolf fans slam 'horrible' TV coverage of PGA Championship and claim CBS has made mouthwatering final day 'unwatchable'

Golf fans slam 'horrible' TV coverage of PGA Championship and claim CBS has made mouthwatering final day 'unwatchable'

May 17, 2026 @ 3:09pm
Golf > PGA Tour
Daily Mail US Sport

The second major of the year has been split by multiple networks in the US, with ESPN taking the morning and CBS picking up the afternoon action as the best players in the world battle it out.

Read moreGolf fans slam 'horrible' TV coverage of PGA Championship and claim CBS has made mouthwatering final day 'unwatchable'

NBA MVP revealed: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned back-to-back winner after another remarkable season

May 17, 2026 @ 10:34am
Basketball > NBA
Daily Mail US Sport

According to ESPN's Shams Charania , the 27-year-old has become the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards after scooping the 2026 prize.

Read moreNBA MVP revealed: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned back-to-back winner after another remarkable season

ESPN Issues Public Statement After WWE Legend Ronda Rousey Confirms Retirement – Sportskeeda

May 17, 2026 @ 5:33am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

ESPN Issues Public Statement After WWE Legend Ronda Rousey Confirms Retirement  Sportskeeda

Read moreESPN Issues Public Statement After WWE Legend Ronda Rousey Confirms Retirement – Sportskeeda

Rich Eisen wonders if NFL Network losing schedule-release show is ‘indication’

May 16, 2026 @ 9:00am
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

As much as Rich Eisen might be hoping for NFL Network to continue operating as usual under ESPN’s umbrella, the changes have already begun. ESPN’s merger with NFL Media became official earlier this year. And it shouldn’t be considered a coincidence that NFL Network now has its own schedule-release show for the first time, now…

Read moreRich Eisen wonders if NFL Network losing schedule-release show is ‘indication’

5 college football teams ESPN is sleeping on for 2026

May 16, 2026 @ 6:00am
Football > College Football > College Football Programs
FanSided

Don't be surprised if one or multiple of these college football programs are threatening for a College Football Playoff berth this season.

Read more5 college football teams ESPN is sleeping on for 2026

‘Shaq Is the Biggest Issue With the Show’ — Analyst Argues Shaquille O’Neal Is Holding Back ‘Inside the NBA’

May 15, 2026 @ 6:59pm
Basketball > NBA
Pro Football Network

Bill Simmons said Shaquille O'Neal is the "biggest issue" with Inside the NBA on ESPN, arguing he doesn't follow basketball closely enough.

Read more‘Shaq Is the Biggest Issue With the Show’ — Analyst Argues Shaquille O’Neal Is Holding Back ‘Inside the NBA’

Bill Simmons says ‘Inside the NBA’ has a Shaquille O’Neal issue: ‘Seems like he’s there because it’s fun’

May 15, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Basketball > NBA
Awful Announcing

Bill Simmons may have put his finger on one of the subtle reasons that Inside the NBA has not worked as well in its first season airing on ESPN. As the show nears its first run-through of the NBA Finals since being licensed by the Worldwide Leader, it has received many complaints from viewers and…

Read moreBill Simmons says ‘Inside the NBA’ has a Shaquille O’Neal issue: ‘Seems like he’s there because it’s fun’

Ian Rapoport addresses first ESPN appearances with Adam Schefter

May 15, 2026 @ 12:30pm
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

As NFL Network becomes a product of ESPN, the ability for Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter to coexist under one umbrella remains one of the more interesting aspects of the merger. Rapoport recently joined Between the Tackles, a podcast hosted by Eric Burgess and former New York Jets beat reporter Manish Mehta. During the interview,…

Read moreIan Rapoport addresses first ESPN appearances with Adam Schefter

ESPN Called Out For Being “Cowards” Over Their Comments On Chargers’ Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Joke [VIDEO]

May 15, 2026 @ 11:07am
Football > NFL > Los Angeles Chargers > New England Patriots
Total Pro Sports

They looked uncomfortable talking about the situation.

Read moreESPN Called Out For Being “Cowards” Over Their Comments On Chargers’ Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Joke [VIDEO]

Chase Daniel breaks silence on Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal

May 15, 2026 @ 10:30am
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

Chase Daniel addressed his former podcast co-host Dianna Russini and her relationship with Mike Vrabel for the first time. Daniel launched Scoop City with Russini for The Athletic prior to the 2024 NFL season, but episodes stopped in early March of this year, nearly one month before Page Six published the first round of photos…

Read moreChase Daniel breaks silence on Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal

Winners and losers of the NFL schedule release

May 15, 2026 @ 10:00am
Football > NFL > Atlanta Falcons > Buffalo Bills > Chicago Bears > Cleveland Browns > Dallas Cowboys > Detroit Lions > Green Bay Packers > Houston Texans > Indianapolis Colts > Jacksonville Jaguars > Kansas City Chiefs > Los Angeles Rams > Minnesota Vikings > New England Patriots > New Orleans Saints > Philadelphia Eagles > Pittsburgh Steelers > San Francisco 49ers > Seattle Seahawks > Tampa Bay Buccaneers > Washington Commanders
Awful Announcing

This originally appeared in the Friday edition of  The A Block, Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter with the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis. Sign up here and be the first to know everything you need to know about the sports media world. At last, our long national nightmare is over. The full NFL schedule is…

Read moreWinners and losers of the NFL schedule release

‘It’s Pathetic’ — NFL World Rips ESPN for Dodging Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal As Awkward Moment Goes Viral

May 15, 2026 @ 9:24am
Football > NFL
Pro Football Network

A viral clip shows ESPN cutting away from the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal mid-discussion, triggering accusations of cowardice online.

Read more‘It’s Pathetic’ — NFL World Rips ESPN for Dodging Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal As Awkward Moment Goes Viral

‘We’re Going to Leave It At That’ — ESPN Awkwardly Brushes Past Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal on NFL Schedule Release Show

May 15, 2026 @ 8:58am
Football > NFL > Los Angeles Chargers
Pro Football Network

ESPN's Laura Rutledge awkwardly sidestepped the Chargers' Vrabel-Russini schedule release trolling with one of the most telling non-reactions of the NFL offseason.

Read more‘We’re Going to Leave It At That’ — ESPN Awkwardly Brushes Past Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal on NFL Schedule Release Show

Longtime NFL Reporter Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 @ 7:15pm
Football > NFL > Carolina Panthers
Athlon Sports

David Newton is retiring after 45 years in sports journalism, including two decades covering the Carolina Panthers and NFL for ESPN.

Read moreLongtime NFL Reporter Announces Retirement

Eagles Head Of Security, “Big Dom” DiSandro, Makes Surprise Cameo As ESPN’s Voice For Their PGA Championship Intro [VIDEO]

May 14, 2026 @ 2:57pm
Golf > PGA Tour
Total Pro Sports

Big Dom’s ESPN golf appearance came as a suprise.

Read moreEagles Head Of Security, “Big Dom” DiSandro, Makes Surprise Cameo As ESPN’s Voice For Their PGA Championship Intro [VIDEO]

Carolina Panthers beat writer David Newton retiring from ESPN

May 14, 2026 @ 2:30pm
Football > NFL > Carolina Panthers
Awful Announcing

David Newton never made it to law school. The ESPN Panthers beat reporter announced Thursday that he is retiring after 20 years with the network and 45 years in the business, saying he will wake up from hip replacement surgery ready to start a new chapter. The plan coming out of Wofford College in 1981…

Read moreCarolina Panthers beat writer David Newton retiring from ESPN

PFL CEO trashes ESPN for ‘not doing anything to promote’ the league

May 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Combat Sports > MMA
Awful Announcing

As the Worldwide Leader in Sports, ESPN has the power to supercharge any sports league it decides to put on its airwaves. Unfortunately for mixed martial arts promotion PFL (Professional Fighters League), ESPN has made it an afterthought. PFL CEO John Martin recently appeared on veteran MMA journalist Ariel Helwani’s podcast and ripped the network…

Read morePFL CEO trashes ESPN for ‘not doing anything to promote’ the league

Why Mike Breen yells 'Bang!' when NBA players hit big shots during ESPN, MSG broadcasts – sportingnews.com

May 13, 2026 @ 8:07pm
Basketball > NBA
Sporting News

Why Mike Breen yells 'Bang!' when NBA players hit big shots during ESPN, MSG broadcasts  sportingnews.com

Read moreWhy Mike Breen yells 'Bang!' when NBA players hit big shots during ESPN, MSG broadcasts – sportingnews.com

Jim Phillips: ESPN was involved in Duke-Amazon deal from the start

May 13, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > Duke Blue Devils > College Football > Michigan Wolverines
Awful Announcing

More details are emerging about how Duke pulled off its landmark deal with Amazon, with ACC commissioner Jim Phillips shedding new light on the arrangement Wednesday. “ESPN was in every one of the conversations,” Phillips said. “To Duke’s credit, they came up with something creative and brought it to ESPN and us. Where it finished…

Read moreJim Phillips: ESPN was involved in Duke-Amazon deal from the start

“There Goes His Presidential Aspirations” — Stephen A. Smith Under Fire For Bold Comments About Women [VIDEO]

May 13, 2026 @ 2:06pm
Football > NFL
Total Pro Sports

Smith’s dating comments got a lot of hate.

Read more“There Goes His Presidential Aspirations” — Stephen A. Smith Under Fire For Bold Comments About Women [VIDEO]

ESPN Drops Big Announcement For Super Bowl 61 – It Will Make NFL History

May 13, 2026 @ 1:50pm
Football > NFL
Total Pro Sports

They are going all-in.

Read moreESPN Drops Big Announcement For Super Bowl 61 – It Will Make NFL History
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