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Why Rays' Chandler Simpson is 'more fun than valuable' according to ESPN – sportingnews.com

Apr 28, 2026 @ 1:20pm
BaseballMLBTampa Bay Rays
Sporting News

Why Rays' Chandler Simpson is 'more fun than valuable' according to ESPN  sportingnews.com

Read moreWhy Rays' Chandler Simpson is 'more fun than valuable' according to ESPN – sportingnews.com

Marc Kestecher to call first playoff game on ESPN television

Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:30pm
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersToronto Raptors
Awful Announcing

Marc Kestecher has been the lead voice of the NBA on ESPN Radio for a decade. But on Wednesday he will have the opportunity to do something he’s never done before in his lengthy play-by-play career: call an NBA playoff game on television. Kestecher took over the lead announcing duties for the NBA on ESPN…

Read moreMarc Kestecher to call first playoff game on ESPN television

Adam Schefter scolded Dan Orlovsky over eyeball emoji tweet

Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:30am
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

Adam Schefter is the king of NFL insiderdom. And ESPN colleague Dan Orlovsky found out first-hand that he runs a tight ship in his world. Orlovsky and Schefter have been teammates at ESPN for several years now covering different sides of the football world. But in an appearance with fellow Bristol friends Taylor Lewan and…

Read moreAdam Schefter scolded Dan Orlovsky over eyeball emoji tweet

Cowboys icon blasts 'classless' ESPN for 'uncalled for' attack on NFL prospect's body during draft

Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:24am
FootballNFLTampa Bay Buccaneers
Daily Mail US Sport

During the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft last Thursday, ESPN sparked fury after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr as the 15th overall pick.

Read moreCowboys icon blasts 'classless' ESPN for 'uncalled for' attack on NFL prospect's body during draft

Kirk Herbstreit explains how Nick Saban loves to be ‘coached’ to get better as TV analyst

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:30am
FootballCollege Football
Awful Announcing

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit recently appeared on The Dan Patrick Show during the 2026 NFL Draft festivities in Pittsburgh and offered some interesting insight on working with coaching legend Nick Saban on College GameDay. It all began when Dan Patrick asked Herbstreit, “Can you tell Saban he’s wrong?” “Oh yeah,” Herbstreit said. “He’s cool with it.”…

Read moreKirk Herbstreit explains how Nick Saban loves to be ‘coached’ to get better as TV analyst

‘Very Alarming’ — NFL All-Pro Calls Out Former-Employer ESPN’s Coverage of Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:05am
FootballNFL
Pro Football Network

Marcellus Wiley criticizes ESPN for a very alarming double standard in its coverage of the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal.

Read more‘Very Alarming’ — NFL All-Pro Calls Out Former-Employer ESPN’s Coverage of Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal

Michael Irvin accuses ESPN of ‘classless’ Rueben Bain move during NFL draft

Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:39am
FootballNFL
NY Post Sports

Michael Irvin believes ESPN gave Rueben Bain Jr. the short end of the stick.

Read moreMichael Irvin accuses ESPN of ‘classless’ Rueben Bain move during NFL draft

‘That Was Garbage’ — Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Rips Ex-Employer ESPN for ‘Absolutely Classless’ Rueben Bain Jr. Jab

Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:30am
FootballNFLDallas Cowboys
Pro Football Network

Michael Irvin rips ESPN for a classless Rueben Bain Jr. draft graphic, calling the negative arm length stat an uncalled for assault.

Read more‘That Was Garbage’ — Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Rips Ex-Employer ESPN for ‘Absolutely Classless’ Rueben Bain Jr. Jab

Michael Irvin ‘Outraged’ With ESPN’s NFL Draft Broadcast – The Spun

Apr 27, 2026 @ 5:25pm
FootballNFL
The Spun

Michael Irvin ‘Outraged’ With ESPN’s NFL Draft Broadcast  The Spun

Read moreMichael Irvin ‘Outraged’ With ESPN’s NFL Draft Broadcast – The Spun

ESPN’s old NBA theme makes accidental appearance during Spurs-Blazers

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:30pm
BasketballNBAPortland Trail BlazersSan Antonio Spurs
Awful Announcing

ESPN ditched its iconic NBA theme music in 2022, but fans clearly aren’t over it. During a playoff promo over the weekend, ESPN accidentally played the theme. The mistake quickly went viral, with replies full of fans nostalgic for the old theme. The old NBA on ESPN theme made an appearance during an ad read…

Read moreESPN’s old NBA theme makes accidental appearance during Spurs-Blazers

Laura Rutledge Had Everyone Gushing Over Her NFL Draft Outfit That Showed Plenty Of Leg [PHOTOS]

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:15pm
FootballNFL
Total Pro Sports

She killed it.

Read moreLaura Rutledge Had Everyone Gushing Over Her NFL Draft Outfit That Showed Plenty Of Leg [PHOTOS]

Michael Irvin outraged by ESPN’s ‘assault’ on Rueben Bain Jr.

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:00pm
FootballCollege FootballMiami HurricanesNFLTampa Bay Buccaneers
Awful Announcing

As ESPN received criticism for its coverage of the NFL Draft, no one was more bothered than its former NFL analyst, Michael Irvin. ESPN struggled to keep pace with the shorter first-round clock, and Mike Greenberg had a rough night, making several notable mistakes. But what really bothered Irvin was ESPN’s coverage of the Tampa…

Read moreMichael Irvin outraged by ESPN’s ‘assault’ on Rueben Bain Jr.

‘He Wants To Be Coached’ — Kirk Herbstreit Makes Feelings Clear on ESPN College GameDay Host Nick Saban

Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:40am
FootballCollege Football
Pro Football Network

Former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit has already established himself as a prominent analyst in the nation. Alongside legendary former Alabama coach Nick Saban, he now serves as one of the central figures in ESPN’s college football and NFL draft coverage. Kirk Herbstreit on Nick Saban’s Mindset on College GameDay In an interview on “The […]

Read more‘He Wants To Be Coached’ — Kirk Herbstreit Makes Feelings Clear on ESPN College GameDay Host Nick Saban

“I hate this dude” “Nobody wants that”: NFL fans rip Jason Kelce over latest career pivot after disappointing ESPN experiment – Sportskeeda

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:42am
FootballNFLPhiladelphia Eagles
Sportskeeda

“I hate this dude” “Nobody wants that”: NFL fans rip Jason Kelce over latest career pivot after disappointing ESPN experiment  Sportskeeda

Read more“I hate this dude” “Nobody wants that”: NFL fans rip Jason Kelce over latest career pivot after disappointing ESPN experiment – Sportskeeda

‘Extremely Weird Situation’ — NFL World Reacts to ESPN’s Awkward Mention of Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal During Draft

Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:53pm
FootballNFL
Pro Football Network

ESPN’s awkward Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini mention sparks reactions, as Rece Davis' segment leaves panel silent during draft broadcast.

Read more‘Extremely Weird Situation’ — NFL World Reacts to ESPN’s Awkward Mention of Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal During Draft

Dianna Russini’s Access To Mike Vrabel During Pandemic Raises Questions About ESPN Insight

Apr 26, 2026 @ 2:56pm
FootballNFLTennessee Titans
BroBible

Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel have a history. The biggest scandal in the NFL goes much deeper than it appeared when the photos of their alleged affair first dropped. It raises questions about ESPN’s access to the Tennessee Titans’ head coach during the pandemic. Most NFL head coaches were extremely hard to track down because […] The post Dianna Russini’s Access To Mike Vrabel During Pandemic Raises Questions About ESPN Insight appeared first on BroBible.

Read moreDianna Russini’s Access To Mike Vrabel During Pandemic Raises Questions About ESPN Insight

“Scared of their own skeletons”: NFL fans rip ESPN crew for weird reaction to Dianna Russini’s name on air – Sportskeeda

Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:53am
FootballNFL
Sportskeeda

“Scared of their own skeletons”: NFL fans rip ESPN crew for weird reaction to Dianna Russini’s name on air  Sportskeeda

Read more“Scared of their own skeletons”: NFL fans rip ESPN crew for weird reaction to Dianna Russini’s name on air – Sportskeeda

‘Out of the Blue’ — David Pollack on the 45-Second Call That Ended His ESPN Career

Apr 26, 2026 @ 8:40am
FootballCollege FootballUniversity of Georgia
Pro Football Network

David Pollack’s career at Georgia, along with his NFL background, gave him a high level of authority as an analyst. However, he was also among the well-known on-air figures released by ESPN during a huge wave of corporate layoffs in June 2023. David Pollack Breaks Silence on ESPN Exit After 45-Second Call Pollack’s departure from […]

Read more‘Out of the Blue’ — David Pollack on the 45-Second Call That Ended His ESPN Career

Kyle Brandt admits he tried ‘poach’ ESPN’s Field Yates to join NFL Network last year

Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:07pm
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

ESPN formally acquired NFL Network on April 1 as part of an equity deal with the NFL, which was approved on January 31. The 2026 NFL Draft featured broadcasts on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network, all under ESPN’s ownership and operation. And that coverage featured Kyle Brandt, a longtime NFL Network personality and Good Morning…

Read moreKyle Brandt admits he tried ‘poach’ ESPN’s Field Yates to join NFL Network last year

ESPN Shares Bizarre Mike Vrabel Update During NFL Draft – The Spun

Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:12pm
FootballNFL
The Spun

ESPN Shares Bizarre Mike Vrabel Update During NFL Draft  The Spun

Read moreESPN Shares Bizarre Mike Vrabel Update During NFL Draft – The Spun

ESPN Viewers Want Mel Kiper Removed From NFL Draft – The Spun

Apr 25, 2026 @ 8:14pm
FootballNFL
The Spun

ESPN Viewers Want Mel Kiper Removed From NFL Draft  The Spun

Read moreESPN Viewers Want Mel Kiper Removed From NFL Draft – The Spun

Should Stephen A. Smith be fired from ESPN after being turned on by Chiney Ogwumike’s French accent?

Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:30pm
BasketballNBA
College Football Network

Stephen A. Smith drew criticism after commenting on Chiney Ogwumike's French accent on First Take, with some fans calling for ESPN to fire him.

Read moreShould Stephen A. Smith be fired from ESPN after being turned on by Chiney Ogwumike’s French accent?

“Another Dianna Russini” “DEI hires galore”: NFL fans rip ESPN's Laura Rutledge for calling Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane "good-looking guy" – Sportskeeda

Apr 25, 2026 @ 7:42am
FootballNFLKansas City Chiefs
Sportskeeda

“Another Dianna Russini” “DEI hires galore”: NFL fans rip ESPN's Laura Rutledge for calling Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane "good-looking guy"  Sportskeeda

Read more“Another Dianna Russini” “DEI hires galore”: NFL fans rip ESPN's Laura Rutledge for calling Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane "good-looking guy" – Sportskeeda

ESPN star halts NFL Draft coverage to make groveling on-air apology

Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:09am
FootballNFL
Irish Star Sport

ESPN host Mike Greenberg issued an on-air apology during NFL Draft coverage after a massive blunder in his coverage

Read moreESPN star halts NFL Draft coverage to make groveling on-air apology
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