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Well-known ESPN writer giving up his ballot for NBA award voting

This season’s panel of NBA award voters will be without one of the biggest writers in the sport. ESPN senior writer Zach Lowe revealed this week on his “The Lowe Post” podcast that he has voluntarily given up his ballot for NBA …

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Report: NFL in talks to purchase share of ESPN

The NFL is deep in negotiations to pursue a long-standing ambition regarding its media involvement, according to a new report. ESPN and the NFL are engaged in serious talks over a deal that could see the league purchase a stake in the network, …

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Could Nick Saban transition into prominent media job?

Nick Saban announced on Wednesday that he is retiring as the head coach at Alabama, but many people believe he will remain visible around the game of college football. There is one particular job Saban has been linked to that would certainly allow …

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ESPN responds to Pat McAfee calling out top executive

ESPN has issued a public response one day after Pat McAfee’s comments about top executive Norby Williamson. On Friday, McAfee accused Williamson of trying to “sabotage” his ESPN show, even referring to him as a “rat” who …

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Pat McAfee accuses ESPN executive of sabotaging his show

Grab your popcorn, because the drama between Pat McAfee and ESPN is just beginning. McAfee announced in May that his show would be moving to ESPN in the fall. His daily talk show, which is available in both audio and visual formats, first began …

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ESPN apologizes for airing inappropriate clip during Sugar Bowl

ESPN has apologized for the regrettable moment that took place during the telecast of the Sugar Bowl on Monday night. While returning from a commercial break during the Texas-Washington College Football Playoff semifinal, ESPN aired some footage of …

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ESPN shows woman flashing her breast on Bourbon Street during Sugar Bowl

ESPN had a regrettable moment during their telecast of the Sugar Bowl on Monday night — a moment that many fans likely appreciated. While returning from a commercial break during the Texas-Washington College Football Playoff semifinal, ESPN …

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Ex-NBA guard-turned-ESPN host works out for teams in hopes of comeback

One of ESPN’s current hosts is hoping to follow the Tristan Thompson model. Chris Haynes of TNT reported this week that former NBA guard Austin Rivers hosted a workout for NBA teams in Orlando, Fla. on Wednesday. Rivers, whose goal is …

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Patrick Beverley made things so awkward during alternate broadcast of IST final

Patrick Beverley has absolutely zero filter, and ESPN had to learn that the hard way on Saturday night. The Philadelphia 76ers guard Beverley was a guest on the alternate broadcast of the L.A. Lakers-Indiana Pacers In-Season Tournament final. The …

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Jaylen Brown calls out ESPN over misleading graphic

Jaylen Brown is calling out The Worldwide Leader for being a bunch of casuals. ESPN aired a graphic on Tuesday’s episode of “NBA Today” that seemed to show a trend of the Boston Celtics star Brown failing to share the basketball …

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SEC commissioner calls out ESPN over schedule leak

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is not thrilled with the league’s broadcast partner for leaking some elements of the league’s 2024 schedule. ESPN reported some key dates of next year’s schedule earlier in the week, including the …

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Jim Irsay threatens Stephen A. Smith with lawsuit

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay threatened ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith with legal action in a series of posts on social media Wednesday. Irsay made headlines in a recent interview with HBO Sports, in which he claimed his 2014 arrest for driving …

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ESPN makes big decision on Mike Breen’s future

The last man standing from ESPN’s longtime NBA broadcast team is staying right where he is. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported Monday that ESPN has agreed to a new multi-million contract extension with legendary play-by-play …

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ESPN post goes viral for strangely edited Damian Lillard interview

ESPN is catching heat for an odd post following Damian Lillard’s scintillating debut with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Lillard torched the Philadelphia 76ers for 39 points in the 118-117 win at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. The 7-time …

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Vince Carter gets fitting new job after ESPN exit

Vince Carter is kicking it back to the 2000s. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported on Wednesday that the retired eight-time All-Star Carter is joining YES Network as a part-time analyst for the Brooklyn Nets. Carter will reportedly be on the …

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Andre Iguodala lands big new media job just days after retiring

Andre Iguodala is back in basketball just three days after announcing his retirement as a player. Richard Deitsch of The Athletic reported Monday that the former Golden State Warriors champion Iguodala has landed a job at ESPN. Iguodala will be …

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