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Former NFL punter and popular media personality Pat McAfee shared some surprising news on his show Friday when he told viewers and listeners that ESPN employees are no longer allowed to appear as guests. However, ESPN claims McAfee has been …
ESPN may start covering hockey once again now that they reportedly have a TV rights deal with the NHL. SportsNet’s Chris Johnston reported on Tuesday that ESPN has reached a 7-year deal with the NHL to become a media partner with the league. …
There has not been a Super Bowl broadcast on ABC in 15 years, but that drought is set to come to an end following a new agreement between the NFL and ABC/ESPN parent company Walt Disney Co. John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reported on Friday …
The NFL is hoping to wrap up negotiations for its television rights renewals in the coming weeks, but one of its partners is holding out and refusing to pay what the league wants. The NFL has asked TV partners for double the price of what they are …
ESPN has not been able to find anything close to an elite play-by-play announcer since Mike Tirico left for NBC back in 2016. Is there any scenario in which Jim Nantz could fill that void? Apparently it cannot be ruled out. Nantz is currently …
Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone on Sunday night of why he is the reigning Super Bowl MVP, and the Kansas City Chiefs star took note of a certain network not giving him the credit he deserves. After he threw for 325 yards, three touchdowns and no …
Philip Rivers appeared to have his post-NFL career sorted out, but it sounds like another very notable option is available to him. The veteran NFL quarterback has attracted the interest of ESPN, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. …
Adam Schefter is one of the most well known sports reporters in the world, which is why countless people have been duped by social media accounts from people who are posing as the ESPN insider. Now, even Schefter’s own employer has fallen for a …
The relationship between Dan Le Batard and ESPN has semingly been strained for quite some time, and the two sides are now parting ways. ESPN and Le Batard released a joint statement on Thursday announcing that they have “mutually agreed” …
ESPN is trying to navigate amid uncertain circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the company announced on Thursday that it is laying off hundreds of employees. In an internal memo obtained by Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, …
“Sunday Night Football” could have a new television home if ESPN gets its way. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, ESPN and Disney are prepared to pay at least $1 billion to secure the rights to the NFL’s weekly …
ESPN has not exactly drawn rave reviews for its “Monday Night Football” broadcast since Jon Gruden returned to coaching, and apparently fans aren’t the only ones who have been disappointed with the commentary. During his weekly …
ESPN is reportedly on the verge of laying off hundreds of employees due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and the network could also look to trim overhead by paying some of its top talent less money. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports …
ABC did not televise the national anthem that was played before Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Friday night. Viewers watching the programming on ABC may have noticed that there was pregame coverage, then some commercials, and …
Trey Wingo will not be moving to a new role with ESPN after the radio show he co-hosted with Mike Golic was canceled last month. Wingo is being let go by ESPN, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports. His contract was set to expire at the end of …
College football is likely to look different in 2020, but ESPN is set to broadcast as normal a season as possible. The network announced its three main commentary teams for 2020 on Monday. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will retain their usual …
