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ESPN

ESPN loves the Orioles' lineup, but their rotation will sink them

Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:30pm
BaseballMLBBaltimore Orioles
FanSided

The Baltimore Orioles are ranked higher than they should in ESPN's latest power rankings given their rotation concerns.

Read moreESPN loves the Orioles' lineup, but their rotation will sink them

NFL Draft viewership down double digits across three-day run

Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:00pm
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

A comparative lack of drama across Days 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft led to a double-digit dip in viewership compared to last year. Last week’s NFL Draft averaged 6.6 million viewers during its entire three-day run across ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, Disney+, Hulu, the ESPN app, NFL+, TikTok, YouTube, and X.…

Read moreNFL Draft viewership down double digits across three-day run

Why ESPN is wrong about the Rockies: Colorado is no longer MLB's basement dweller

Apr 30, 2026 @ 4:27pm
BaseballMLBColorado Rockies
FanSided

If you're still putting the Rockies in baseball's basement, it's time to update your priors.

Read moreWhy ESPN is wrong about the Rockies: Colorado is no longer MLB's basement dweller

ESPN Facing Backlash Over Caitlin Clark Decision

Apr 30, 2026 @ 12:10pm
BasketballWNBAIndiana Fever
Athlon Sports

Fans reacted strongly after ESPN placed Caitlin Clark at No. 10, questioning the decision and fueling another league-wide debate.

Read moreESPN Facing Backlash Over Caitlin Clark Decision

Stephen A. Smith's war with NASCAR rages on as legendary driver hits back at ESPN star's viral comments: 'He knows absolutely nothing'

Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:30am
Motor SportsNASCAR
Daily Mail US Sport

Already considered an antagonist by Cowboys fans and the NBA's LeBron James , Stephen A. Smith has now turned on NASCAR drivers, whom he considers to be something other than athletes.

Read moreStephen A. Smith's war with NASCAR rages on as legendary driver hits back at ESPN star's viral comments: 'He knows absolutely nothing'

Michael Jordan Privately Defended LeBron Against Media Critics

Apr 29, 2026 @ 8:50pm
BasketballNBABoston CelticsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersMiami HeatOrlando Magic
Heavy

Michael Jordan went out of his way to defend LeBron James earlier in his career when the sports media started to turn against him. ESPN’s Michael Wilbon shared a wild story about talking to Jordan in the late 2000s to early 2010s timeline of James’ career. LeBron was started to get called out for not […] The post Michael Jordan Privately Defended LeBron Against Media Critics appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreMichael Jordan Privately Defended LeBron Against Media Critics

ESPN offers incredible ceiling for Ravens rookie – sportingnews.com

Apr 29, 2026 @ 8:21pm
FootballNFLBaltimore Ravens
Sporting News

ESPN offers incredible ceiling for Ravens rookie  sportingnews.com

Read moreESPN offers incredible ceiling for Ravens rookie – sportingnews.com

ESPN reveals Chiefs selection was favorite move of NFL Draft – sportingnews.com

Apr 29, 2026 @ 7:57pm
FootballNFLKansas City Chiefs
Sporting News

ESPN reveals Chiefs selection was favorite move of NFL Draft  sportingnews.com

Read moreESPN reveals Chiefs selection was favorite move of NFL Draft – sportingnews.com

Michael Jordan’s Shocking Private Words About LeBron James Revealed By ESPN Insider [VIDEO]

Apr 29, 2026 @ 7:32pm
BasketballNBA
Total Pro Sports

Michael Jordan made his feelings clear.

Read moreMichael Jordan’s Shocking Private Words About LeBron James Revealed By ESPN Insider [VIDEO]

Red Sox fans should be panicking because of Craig Breslow, according to ESPN – sportingnews.com

Apr 29, 2026 @ 5:05pm
BaseballMLBBoston Red Sox
Sporting News

Red Sox fans should be panicking because of Craig Breslow, according to ESPN  sportingnews.com

Read moreRed Sox fans should be panicking because of Craig Breslow, according to ESPN – sportingnews.com

Mets have just one way to turn disaster season around, according to ESPN analyst – sportingnews.com

Apr 29, 2026 @ 4:49pm
BaseballMLBNew York Mets
Sporting News

Mets have just one way to turn disaster season around, according to ESPN analyst  sportingnews.com

Read moreMets have just one way to turn disaster season around, according to ESPN analyst – sportingnews.com

TNT Sports granted control of ad sales for sublicensed CFP games

Apr 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm
FootballCollege Football
Awful Announcing

TNT Sports is expanding its sublicense agreement with ESPN for the College Football Playoff. As the network previously announced, beginning this year, TNT Sports will air two quarterfinal games and one semifinal game in addition to the two first-round games it previously sublicensed from ESPN. And as it would turn out, the expanded sublicense agreement…

Read moreTNT Sports granted control of ad sales for sublicensed CFP games

Astros get brutal reality check from ESPN's Jeff Passan on 2026 season – sportingnews.com

Apr 29, 2026 @ 4:08pm
BaseballMLBHouston Astros
Sporting News

Astros get brutal reality check from ESPN's Jeff Passan on 2026 season  sportingnews.com

Read moreAstros get brutal reality check from ESPN's Jeff Passan on 2026 season – sportingnews.com

Joel Klatt says he’s likely worked his final NFL Draft for NFL Network

Apr 29, 2026 @ 3:00pm
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

Joel Klatt has likely worked his final NFL Draft for NFL Network. With the ESPN-NFL Network merger now complete, Klatt recently told Kay Adams on Up & Adams that he’s under the impression Fox Sports won’t let him work for ESPN in any capacity, which would end the informal arrangement that had placed him alongside…

Read moreJoel Klatt says he’s likely worked his final NFL Draft for NFL Network

The Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg addresses staff about Dianna Russini investigation

Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:45pm
FootballNFLNew England Patriots
Awful Announcing

The Athletic’s top editor formally addressed his staff about the ongoing investigation into former NFL insider Dianna Russini on Wednesday. According to a report by Ryan Glasspiegel in Front Office Sports, The Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg read a 10-minute prepared statement acknowledging the ongoing saga involving Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike…

Read moreThe Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg addresses staff about Dianna Russini investigation

ESPN Makes Bombshell Decision On Ian Rapoport After Acquiring NFL Network

Apr 29, 2026 @ 12:20pm
FootballNFL
Total Pro Sports

Ian Rapoport secured the bag,

Read moreESPN Makes Bombshell Decision On Ian Rapoport After Acquiring NFL Network

NASCAR Breaks Ground with a Return to ESPN Airwaves Later This Summer

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:37am
Motor SportsNASCAR
Athlon Sports

ESPN will begin to broadcast The CW Sports content, including the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, this upcoming summer.

Read moreNASCAR Breaks Ground with a Return to ESPN Airwaves Later This Summer

‘It Does Them No Good’ — Ex-ESPN Star Makes Feelings Clear on Network ‘Turning a Blind Eye’ to Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:32am
FootballNFL
Pro Football Network

Marcellus Wiley claims ESPN is ignoring the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal to protect its relationship with the NFL.

Read more‘It Does Them No Good’ — Ex-ESPN Star Makes Feelings Clear on Network ‘Turning a Blind Eye’ to Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal

Ian Rapoport signing multiyear ESPN deal after $3 billion NFL Network takeover

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:01am
FootballNFL
NY Post Sports

ESPN has locked down longtime NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

Read moreIan Rapoport signing multiyear ESPN deal after $3 billion NFL Network takeover

NFL insider Ian Rapoport 'lands huge new multi-year contract' after ESPN merger threw his future into doubt

Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:58am
FootballNFL
Daily Mail US Sport

The move follows ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network earlier this year, in an equity deal that saw the league take a 10 percent stake in the Disney-owned broadcaster.

Read moreNFL insider Ian Rapoport 'lands huge new multi-year contract' after ESPN merger threw his future into doubt

ESPN, Ian Rapoport reportedly finalizing 4-year deal

Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:30am
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

One of the key talent questions to arise from ESPN’s recent acquisition of NFL Network seems like it will be resolved. ESPN will reportedly sign veteran NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport to a four-year deal, ending speculation that there would only be room for either Rapoport or ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter at the Worldwide…

Read moreESPN, Ian Rapoport reportedly finalizing 4-year deal

Dolphins made five of ESPN's top-40 best picks in 2026 NFL Draft – sportingnews.com

Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:18am
FootballNFLMiami Dolphins
Sporting News

Dolphins made five of ESPN's top-40 best picks in 2026 NFL Draft  sportingnews.com

Read moreDolphins made five of ESPN's top-40 best picks in 2026 NFL Draft – sportingnews.com

Ian Rapoport, ESPN Finalizing Multi-Year Deal

Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:45am
FootballNFL
Front Office Sports

The NFL insider’s contract was set to expire in May.

Read moreIan Rapoport, ESPN Finalizing Multi-Year Deal

Dan Orlovsky discusses overcoming discomfort of criticizing QBs who are more successful than he was

Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:30am
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

Dan Orlovsky has probably seen the clip of himself running out of the back of the end zone with the Detroit Lions thousands of times by now. Posting the clip is an easy way for his critics to tease him and call out his lack of success in the NFL. While Orlovsky spends his days…

Read moreDan Orlovsky discusses overcoming discomfort of criticizing QBs who are more successful than he was
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