Ernie Johnson Announces He’s Leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ After 37 Seasons, Reveals Health Struggles – Complex
Ernie Johnson Announces He’s Leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ After 37 Seasons, Reveals Health Struggles Complex
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‘A Monster They Can No Longer Control,’ ‘Unsustainable’ — CFB Journalist Warns ESPN’s Dependence on Pat McAfee Could Backfire
Pat McAfee’s expanding role at ESPN has raised concerns about the network’s growing dependence on his popularity and long-term sustainability.
Paul Finebaum opens up about receiving death threats: ‘That did concern me’
Paul Finebaum knows a thing or two about riling up sports fans. He also knows what it feels like when things go too far. The ESPN and SEC Network host has made a career out of saying things that fire up SEC fans, and given the passion that rules that kind of college football fandom,…
Pat McAfee says he turned down ‘60 Minutes,’ declines all media requests ‘forever’
Pat McAfee will gladly peel off his shirt in front of a campus full of screaming college football fans every Saturday, but he apparently draws the line at opening up to 60 Minutes. McAfee revealed on Monday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show that the CBS newsmagazine show approached him about a feature, and he…
White Sox move on from TV voice John Schriffen — with former ESPNer as possible replacement
The White Sox will have a new television voice next season.
Sports media world reacts to Pat McAfee saga with University of Utah
Pat McAfee has been extremely clear about his feelings regarding the University of Utah since ESPN hosted College GameDay there on Saturday. As the show came to a close, with McAfee making the final pick of the broadcast, he voiced several complaints about his weekend with the Utes before picking No. 14 Houston to hand…
‘Who Does That?’ ‘This All Could Have Been Prevented’ — ESPN Legend Torches WNBA Over Embarrassing Scheduling Drama Around Game 6 of Finals
An ESPN legend has called out the WNBA over its controversial Game 6 scheduling decision and has raised fresh concerns ahead of the Finals.
Utah controversy is proof the Pat McAfee ‘College GameDay’ dynamic is unsustainable
This week of College GameDay could have easily come and gone just like any other week. The crowd was pumped, picks and kicks were made, Pat McAfee took off his shirt, and a good time was had by all! Except, it seems, for McAfee himself. It was peculiar when McAfee referenced not enjoying his trip…
Joe Buck’s Wife Has Telling Reaction To The Troy Aikman Drama – The Spun
Joe Buck’s Wife Has Telling Reaction To The Troy Aikman Drama The Spun
ESPN’s Employees Are Taking Clear Side In Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Drama – The Spun
ESPN’s Employees Are Taking Clear Side In Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Drama The Spun
Pat McAfee Admits He Felt Unsafe On ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Saturday – The Spun
Pat McAfee Admits He Felt Unsafe On ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Saturday The Spun
Holly Rowe Knows How To ‘Fix’ WNBA Finals Schedule Problem – The Spun
Holly Rowe Knows How To ‘Fix’ WNBA Finals Schedule Problem The Spun
Troy Aikman mourns longtime spotter David Moulton: ‘He deserved better’
Troy Aikman lost his most trusted confidant in the broadcast booth this weekend when David Moulton, the spotter who stood at his right shoulder for NFL telecasts since 2018, died at 59. Moulton’s wife, Julie, announced his death over the weekend, revealing that he had waged a six-year fight against stage four renal cell cancer,…
Linda Cohn Calls Out NBC for Sweeping Angel Reese’s Behavior Under the Rug Instead of Scrutinizing It
Linda Cohn isn’t happy with some of NBC’s coverage of Angel Reese during the WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries, 67-62, in what was one of Reese’s worst performances of the season, as she was held to just 2-of-12 shooting. During the game, Reese was seen arguing with officials and […]
WNBA Finals Game 3 continues strong viewership for series
Even tucked away on a pair of cable networks not necessarily known for sports coverage, Game 3 of the WNBA Finals broke a viewership mark held for over 25 years. Wednesday’s WNBA Finals Game 3 between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 1.71 million viewers across USA Network, CNBC, and Peacock, according to…
‘Not Kissing the (Pat) McAfee Ring Right Now Likely Didn’t Land Well’ — Analyst Argues Troy Aikman ‘Set Himself Up To Fail’ Amid Dispute With ESPN
An NFL analyst argues that Troy Aikman's reported pay ask and his absence from Pat McAfee's show explains why ESPN seems ready to let him go.
‘$40M a Year for Bad Takes?’ ‘Being Loud Pays’ — Fans Roll Their Eyes As ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Tops Tom Brady As Highest-Paid Name in Sports Media
Tom Brady is one of the biggest names in sports media, but fans were stunned to learn that Stephen A. Smith earns more than the former NFL star.
Kirk Herbstreit facing criticism for referring to Caleb Williams as ‘a bucking bronco’
Prime Video NFL analyst Kirk Herbstreit could have chosen a better metaphor when describing Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during Thursday Night Football. The Bears led the New England Patriots 3-0 and were on the verge of scoring a touchdown late in the first quarter when Herbstreit and play-by-play partner Al Michaels began breaking down…
"Impressive" – Jemele Hill Fires Savage Jab At Britt McHenry Following Her Firing Over Wizards Game Incident – Sportskeeda
"Impressive" - Jemele Hill Fires Savage Jab At Britt McHenry Following Her Firing Over Wizards Game Incident Sportskeeda
Nick Wright calls out media for unfair Angel Reese coverage
Grifters and pundits have a nasty habit of painting Angel Reese as the villain in Caitlin Clark’s origin story, but Reese has been the Atlanta Dream’s hero in the WNBA Finals, and Nick Wright implored sports media to cover that story. “Sports media needs to decide whether it wants to cover the WNBA or not,” Wright…
Pat Murphy addresses his confrontation with Chris Russo
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy probably did not expect to be talking about a conflict with a well-known sports talk radio host on the eve of the World Series, but that is precisely what wound up happening to him on Monday. Murphy responded after Chris “Mad Dog” Russo claimed Wednesday that Murphy and the Brewers … The post Pat Murphy addresses his confrontation with Chris Russo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
"So much for Aikman going to CBS" 'He’s good but Tony Romo is better": NFL fans react to J.J. Watt signing multiyear deal as lead game analyst – Sportskeeda
"So much for Aikman going to CBS" 'He’s good but Tony Romo is better": NFL fans react to J.J. Watt signing multiyear deal as lead game analyst Sportskeeda
‘This Is Sad,’ ‘Smells of a Greenberg Hosing of Golic’ — NFL Fans React As ESPN’s Joe Buck, Troy Aikman ‘Nearly Came to Blows’ Amid Intensifying Rift
NFL fans reacted as reports detailed Joe Buck and Troy Aikman’s worsening relationship allegedly nearly turned physical.
Joe Buck accused of 'the ultimate act of betrayal' as shocking details of ESPN confrontation with Troy Aikman emerge: 'You f***ed me over'
The pot has boiled over between longtime NFL commentator pair Joe Buck and Troy Aikman as the on-air duo seem all but destined for a breakup over ongoing hostilities.