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ESPN is done with LaVar Ball, at least for now. In light of the latest Ball-related controversy, an ESPN spokesperson told Richard Deitsch of The Athletic that the network had “no plans” to use the Ball family patriarch as an on-air guest …
ESPN tried to prevent its reporters from leaking out picks before they were announced during the NBA Draft last year, but they may be nixing that policy now after the way Adrian Wojnarowski made a mockery out of it. Prior to the draft last year, …
ESPN responded on Wednesday to a report that said Michelle Beadle would be out as the host of “NBA Countdown.” On Wednesday morning, Sports by Brooks reported that Beadle would not be the show host next season. He also reported that …
ESPN made a pretty glaring graphical error when reviewing the career of CC Sabathia on Sunday Night Baseball. During the Sunday night telecast, the broadcast ran a montage of some of Sabathia’s most notable career numbers, combined with various …
The Los Angeles Lakers have received more media coverage over the past several weeks than any other non-playoff team in NBA history, and even commissioner Adam Silver seems to think it has gotten out of hand. In an appearance on the “Posted Up …
Jason Witten decided earlier this offseason to leave the “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth and return to playing for the Dallas Cowboys, but ESPN is not planning to replace him with another on-air personality — at least in the …
After three years, ESPN has decided to part ways with analyst Charles Woodson as they aim to shakeup “Sunday NFL Countdown.” Following Chris Berman’s forced departure, the show has struggled with its format and viewership. Sam …
Adnan Virk is no longer an employee of ESPN after reportedly being fired and escorted off the Bristol campus on Friday because he was suspected of leaking information to the media. News of Virk’s firing was reported by the New York Post’s …
The Arizona Cardinals have looked like one of the NFL’s worst teams in the early part of the season, so the last thing they need is to be blamed for losses that have absolutely nothing to do with them. On Tuesday, ESPN’s affiliate from …
Jason Witten has only served as the lead analyst for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” for three regular season games, but the network has already had to respond to its first controversy with the former Dallas Cowboys tight end. Like …
National anthem protests are once again expected to be a big topic of discussion across the NFL this season, but ESPN is making an effort to keep the focus on football during its broadcasts. On Friday, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro confirmed that the …
Chris Berman took on a very limited role with ESPN at the end of the 2016 NFL season, and the network’s ratings have dipped since he left his familiar post. Could we see more of the legendary TV personality this upcoming season? Andrew Marchand …
It’s safe to say that ESPN’s broadcast mishap on Wednesday night failed to escape the watchful eye of the Brooklyn Nets social media team. During a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, the network inexplicably …
A former NFL player is not happy with how ESPN reported on his arrest and courtroom conduct in 2017. According to TMZ Sports, Dimitri Patterson, a former Miami Dolphins cornerback, is claiming that ESPN defamed him by reporting that he injured two …
It has been nearly three months since former ESPN president John Skipper resigned from his position, and the circumstances surrounding his decision have largely gone unreported. Skipper admitted to having a substance abuse problem, but he had not …
Duke fans sure know how to conduct a timely roast. ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcasted live from Duke on Saturday ahead of their big rivalry game against North Carolina. During a segment about the allegations surrounding Arizona …
