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Pat McAfee

NFL Referees Association approaching new CBA deal

May 5, 2026 @ 7:20pm
FootballNFL
ClutchPoints

The 2026 NFL Draft is behind us and the league is preparing for the start of the 2026-27 season. One thing that the league hopes to have completed by then is the new CBA deal with the Referees Association. Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN recently shared an update on the new NFL Referees […] The post NFL Referees Association approaching new CBA deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat McAfee Reacts to Cardinals’ Interest in Aaron Rodgers Amid Steelers Uncertainty

May 5, 2026 @ 5:44pm
FootballNFLArizona CardinalsPittsburgh Steelers
Heavy

It was originally thought that the Pittsburgh Steelers were the only team that was in the running for future first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. But now, it appears as though the Arizona Cardinals could have interest in him. With Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne attempting to recruit Rodgers to the desert, it appears as though this is […] The post Pat McAfee Reacts to Cardinals’ Interest in Aaron Rodgers Amid Steelers Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY.

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WWE Planning To Continue Controversial Idea With Fan Backlash

May 4, 2026 @ 11:08pm
Combat SportsWrestling
Heavy

WWE is going to double down on using celebrities in major roles, despite recent criticism from the fan base about this. Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll becoming major parts of the Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes feud at WrestleMania 42 caused a lot of fan backlash to WWE’s storytelling. Both Jelly Roll and McAfee appeared […] The post WWE Planning To Continue Controversial Idea With Fan Backlash appeared first on HEAVY.

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What WWE’s ‘happy’ reaction to polarizing recent celebrity appearances means for future cameos

May 4, 2026 @ 10:33am
Combat SportsWrestling
ClutchPoints

WWE has always been synonymous with celebrity appearances. From the first-ever WWE WrestleMania show to the latest PLEs, celebrity appearances have often been a common part of the show. However, the recent influx of celebrity cameos since TKO’s takeover has worried the fans. Concerns have been raised by wrestling enthusiasts regarding the increasing presence of […] The post What WWE’s ‘happy’ reaction to polarizing recent celebrity appearances means for future cameos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat McAfee urges Penguins to go all in for Connor McDavid – "This would be an insane thing for hockey" – Sportskeeda

May 2, 2026 @ 8:18am
HockeyNHLPittsburgh Penguins
Sportskeeda

Pat McAfee urges Penguins to go all in for Connor McDavid - "This would be an insane thing for hockey"  Sportskeeda

Read morePat McAfee urges Penguins to go all in for Connor McDavid – "This would be an insane thing for hockey" – Sportskeeda

ESPN show halted for breaking Notre Dame news on 4-star quarterback

May 1, 2026 @ 3:05pm
FootballCollege FootballFlorida State SeminolesNotre Dame Fighting IrishOhio State Buckeyes
Irish Star Sport

Four-star quarterback Champ Monds committed to Notre Dame live on Pat McAfee's ESPN show, choosing the Fighting Irish over Ohio State and Florida State

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Sending our sincere condolences to WWE Superstar Pat McAfee – Sportskeeda

Apr 30, 2026 @ 10:04am
Combat SportsWrestling
Sportskeeda

Sending our sincere condolences to WWE Superstar Pat McAfee  Sportskeeda

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"I'm so sorry" Nia Jax, Nattie, and many other WWE stars react to Pat McAfee's wife's devastating personal update – Sportskeeda

Apr 30, 2026 @ 10:01am
Combat SportsWrestling
Sportskeeda

"I'm so sorry" Nia Jax, Nattie, and many other WWE stars react to Pat McAfee's wife's devastating personal update  Sportskeeda

Read more"I'm so sorry" Nia Jax, Nattie, and many other WWE stars react to Pat McAfee's wife's devastating personal update – Sportskeeda

Flyers dunk on Pat McAfee after thrilling Game 6 OT win vs. Penguins

Apr 30, 2026 @ 7:04am
HockeyNHLPhiladelphia FlyersPittsburgh Penguins
ClutchPoints

After former NFL punter and media pundit Pat McAfee boldly predicted “Sidney Crosby in 7,” the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 in a thrilling overtime Game 6. Following the game, the Penguins trolled McAfee, directly responding to his prediction post from Apr. 25, 2026. They photoshopped an image of McAfee from after WrestleMania […] The post Flyers dunk on Pat McAfee after thrilling Game 6 OT win vs. Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Triple H isn’t going anywhere with latest WWE contract update

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:37am
Combat SportsWrestling
ClutchPoints

Despite major criticism and backlash from fans leading to WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Triple H’s position as the promotion’s Chief Content Officer seems to remain safe. The lead-up to this year’s WrestleMania 42 was publicly called out on social media as poor and less exciting. The involvement of Pat McAfee also became […] The post Triple H isn’t going anywhere with latest WWE contract update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Studio shows aren’t for sports fans anymore

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:00pm
BasketballHockeyCharlotte BobcatsCarolina HurricanesNBANHL
Awful Announcing

Let me share a story from my rock radio days.  I used to be part of a wacky morning zoo-style show on 96 Rock (RIP) in Raleigh, NC. Part of my duties, when the show first launched, were to do the top-of-the-hour sports updates. They weren’t serious, structured things. They were banter, designed to fit…

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‘Absolute Sensation’ — Pat McAfee Names Surprising Landing Spot for UDFA Diego Pavia, and It’s Not As an NFL QB

Apr 26, 2026 @ 2:29pm
FootballNFL
Pro Football Network

Pat McAfee calls Diego Pavia "absolute sensation" but hints at a move outside of NFL. Could the undrafted QB thrive outside the league's spotlight?

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WWE Changed WrestleMania Main Event Finish For Odd Reason

Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:03pm
Combat SportsWrestling
Heavy

WWE changed the finish of Randy Orton winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42 due to a strange reason that involves Pat McAfee. Dave Meltzer reported that Orton was originally scheduled to beat Cody Rhodes for the top prize until McAfee backed out of the unpopular storyline. WWE added McAfee as a new heel in […] The post WWE Changed WrestleMania Main Event Finish For Odd Reason appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Pat McAfee's 'cringe' NFL Draft announcement slammed by fans tired of his schtick

Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:46pm
FootballNFLIndianapolis Colts
Irish Star Sport

Pat McAfee announced the Indianapolis Colts' second-round pick at the 2026 NFL Draft, but his nearly 90-second monologue was met with fierce backlash

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Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Got Brutally Exposed On Live TV During Round One Of The NFL Draft [VIDEO]

Apr 24, 2026 @ 9:16am
FootballNFLPittsburgh Steelers
Total Pro Sports

They were there just for one pick.

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Dan Orlovsky celebrates Ty Simpson selection on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:08pm
FootballNFLLos Angeles Rams
Awful Announcing

No one in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft went further out on a limb than ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky. The longtime backup quarterback, now one of the top football commentators at the Worldwide Leader, caped hard for Alabama’s Ty Simpson throughout the offseason, even placing him ahead of Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, the widely presumed…

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Pat McAfee reportedly pulled the plug on WWE storyline

Apr 23, 2026 @ 11:30am
Combat SportsWrestling
Awful Announcing

WrestleMania 42 has come and gone and Pat McAfee has said that he is no longer part of the wrestling business after taking a starring role in WWE’s showcase event. And according to top wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer, it was his decision. McAfee was controversially inserted into the main event match between WWE champion Cody…

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Who is hosting NFL Draft 2026?

Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:00am
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The Sun Sport

THE NFL Draft begins THIS WEEK, with all 32 NFL teams hoping to find the star of their franchise’s future. 257 players will be drafted over the course of the…

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Why Pat McAfee ‘opted out’ of controversial WWE WrestleMania angle

Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:54am
Combat SportsWrestling
ClutchPoints

Most fans and Superstars alike didn’t like Pat McAfee’s presence in WWE’s WrestleMania 42 feud between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, but luckily, Jelly Roll took him out of the equation at the Showcase of the Immortals. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that McAfee “opted out” of the storyline. This “led to everything […] The post Why Pat McAfee ‘opted out’ of controversial WWE WrestleMania angle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Real reason why Pat McAfee was dropped from WWE storyline – Report – Sportskeeda

Apr 23, 2026 @ 8:17am
Combat SportsWrestling
Sportskeeda

Real reason why Pat McAfee was dropped from WWE storyline - Report  Sportskeeda

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Pat McAfee Show NFL Draft broadcast, explained: How ESPN is using host as part of 2026 draft coverage – sportingnews.com

Apr 23, 2026 @ 7:00am
FootballNFL
Sporting News

Pat McAfee Show NFL Draft broadcast, explained: How ESPN is using host as part of 2026 draft coverage  sportingnews.com

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George Pickens Gets Blunt Take on Future Amid Raiders Speculation

Apr 22, 2026 @ 5:44pm
FootballNFLDallas CowboysLas Vegas Raiders
Heavy

The Las Vegas Raiders lack a No. 1 wideout, and one name that has been in the speculation mill is Dallas Cowboys‘ George Pickens. Moreover, Pickens’ future took a major turn, and more speculation will likely emerge about whether Dallas will entertain trading him.On April 22, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones stated that the team […] The post George Pickens Gets Blunt Take on Future Amid Raiders Speculation appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Pat McAfee’s wife reacts to his WrestleMania stunt

Apr 21, 2026 @ 7:29pm
Combat SportsWrestling
ClutchPoints

Pat McAfee’s wife is thankful for his participation during WrestleMania last weekend. The ESPN host was a part of a stunt that involved singer Jelly Roll smashing him through an announce table. The “incident” left McAfee being wheeled away on a stretcher and then reappearing with a neck brace. JELLY ROLL JUST PUT PAT MCAFEE […] The post Pat McAfee’s wife reacts to his WrestleMania stunt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE: Pat McAfee makes huge announcement following WrestleMania 42 – Sportskeeda

Apr 21, 2026 @ 6:10pm
Combat SportsWrestling
Sportskeeda

WWE: Pat McAfee makes huge announcement following WrestleMania 42  Sportskeeda

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