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Prominent NBA guard joining ESPN as analyst

Draymond Green is no longer the only active NBA player to be moonlighting as an analyst. ESPN announced Monday that New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has officially joined the network as an NBA analyst. McCollum is signing a multi-platform deal …

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Jeff Van Gundy sounds sick while calling Game 7 for ESPN

Mike Breen missed Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics because he is sick with a coronavirus. One of his usual partners still called the game, but he sounded pretty sick too. Jeff Van Gundy …

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ESPN’s Mike Breen not on the call for Celtics-Heat Game 7

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will play on Sunday night with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, but there will be a different play-by-play announcer on the TV broadcast. ESPN has announced that play-by-play commentator Mike Breen will miss …

Drew Brees smiling at practice

Former Pro Bowler rips Drew Brees for ‘crying out for attention’

Drew Brees was not as much of an instant television success as many anticipated he would be last season, and one former Pro Bowler who played against him is not surprised. Brees worked as a studio analyst for NBC’s “Sunday Night …

Pat McAfee celebrating

Pat McAfee reportedly being considered for big role on Amazon

Pat McAfee is a growing personality in the sports media world, and he may be about to get much bigger, according to a new report. McAfee is being considered by Amazon to host a “ManningCast”-style simulcast of “Thursday Night …

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Fellow ex-QB competing with Drew Brees for FOX analyst job?

Drew Brees has been mentioned as a potential candidate for a big NFL broadcasting job that recently opened up, but he may have some competition from another former quarterback. FOX has yet to name a No. 2 broadcast team for NFL games. Kevin Burkhardt …

Magic Johnson looking on

What happened to Magic Johnson on ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’

ESPN announced last October that its revamped “NBA Countdown” show would feature Magic Johnson, but the Hall of Famer has not been seen alongside Stephen A. Smith and company since March. That was his only appearance, and it will be his …

Al Michaels on the field

Al Michaels will still have big role with NBC’s NFL coverage

Al Michaels has accepted a new job as the play-by-play voice of Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” this upcoming season, but that does not mean the broadcasting legend is finished at NBC. NBC announced on Tuesday that Michaels will …

Sage Steele at the ESPYs

Sage Steele reportedly bloodied by errant shot at PGA Championship

Jon Rahm caught a big break on one of his tee shots during the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, but the lucky bounce unfortunately came at the expense of ESPN anchor Sage Steele. Golf reporter Geoff Shackelford was standing behind …

Tom Brady puts up his hand

FOX reportedly decides on Tom Brady’s broadcast stand-in

Tom Brady will take on the role of lead NFL analyst for FOX Sports once he retires. Until then, a former Pro Bowler will handle those duties. FOX has agreed to a deal with longtime Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen to serve as lead analyst until …

Dan Orlovsky on set

Report: Dan Orlovsky lands significant new position at ESPN

Dan Orlovsky has gained popularity at ESPN with his no-nonsense NFL analysis over the past several years, and he will have another platform to deliver it this upcoming season. Orlovsky will join ESPN’s No. 2 NFL TV booth alongside Steve Levy …

Troy Aikman talking

Troy Aikman reveals hardest part of leaving FOX for ESPN

Troy Aikman signed a massive contract this offseason to become the lead analyst for “Monday Night Football,” and he was undoubtedly thrilled to have Joe Buck come with him. However, the Hall of Famer says there was one co-worker in …

Patrick Beverley reacts to a play

Barstool Sports founder makes incredible offer to Patrick Beverley

Patrick Beverley received a lot of attention on Monday for his harsh criticism of Chris Paul, and one of the most successful people in the media world loved every second of it. While serving as a guest analyst on ESPN’s “Get Up,” …

Sean Payton on the sideline

Sean Payton reportedly lands TV job

Sean Payton has been exploring jobs in the media since he stepped down as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, and it sounds like he now has a deal in place for one. Payton has accepted a job with FOX for the 2022 season, according to Mike …

Tom Brady after a game

Ex-Pro Bowler to keep seat warm for Tom Brady at FOX?

Tom Brady will play at least one more season in the NFL before he begins working at FOX, which means the network still needs an analyst for top games in 2022. A favorite has reportedly emerged for the job. Greg Olsen has begun discussions with FOX to …

Drew Brees smiling at practice

Drew Brees makes surprising move with his TV career

Drew Brees began working for NBC after he retired from the NFL, but the former New Orleans Saints star is already moving on to different things. Brees will not return to NBC as an analyst next season, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York …

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