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Video emerges of ESPN reporter suffering brutal dislocation

NFL reporters are used to updating fans about player injuries. ESPN reporter Field Yates recently felt what it was like being on the other end of such injury updates. Yates was in the Bahamas on vacation with some of his colleagues when disaster …

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ESPN reportedly names new host for ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’

ESPN recently fired longtime “Sunday NFL Countdown” host Sam Ponder, and the network is replacing her with a familiar face. Mike Greenberg will be the new host of “Sunday NFL Countdown” for the 2024 season, Andrew Marchand of …

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ESPN reportedly bringing back popular old show

ESPN is reportedly bringing back a show that enjoyed significant success over a nearly three-decade run. According to John Ourand of Puck, ESPN has plans in place to revive “The Sports Reporters,” which was a show that aired Sunday …

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Robert Griffin III reportedly fired by ESPN

Robert Griffin III is out at ESPN. Griffin was fired by ESPN, we learned on Thursday. The former NFL quarterback had two years remaining on his contract with the network. ESPN hired Griffin as an analyst in 2021. He served in a variety of roles, …

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ESPN made big mistake with Framber Valdez’s no-hitter attempt

Somebody at ESPN apparently jumped the gun with Framber Valdez. The Houston Astros lefty Valdez very nearly threw a no-hitter on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers before losing it with two outs in the ninth inning. Almost everybody was …

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Iconic ESPN television show could soon be coming to end?

ESPN may soon be ushering in the end of an era. Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported on Wednesday that the ESPN television show “Around the Horn” is now facing an uncertain long-term future. “Around the Horn,” a …

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ESPN addresses talk of potential Skip Bayless return

Skip Bayless is leaving the show that he has hosted since his departure from ESPN eight years ago, which has naturally led to speculation that he might get his old job back. It does not sound like that is on the table, however. Ryan Glasspiegel of …

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ESPN eyeing expanded role for ex-NBA guard?

One longtime ESPN host may finally be leveling up. Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported this week that ESPN leadership is warming up to the idea of having in-studio analyst Tim Legler call more games for the network. Glasspiegel adds that …

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ESPN could hire 5-time NBA All-Star to replace JJ Redick?

ESPN may just end up replacing JJ Redick with a more decorated former NBA player. In a report this week, Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post named retired ex-NBA forward Chris Webber as a “solid darkhorse candidate” to succeed Redick at …

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Who will replace JJ Redick on ESPN’s No. 1 NBA announcing team?

ESPN will have a vacancy on their No. 1 NBA announcing team now that J.J. Redick is being hired by the Los Angeles Lakers to serve as their next head coach. But who will replace him at ESPN? That’s a question many are wondering, and there may …

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Pat McAfee’s future with ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ in question?

Pat McAfee said late last season that he will be back with ESPN’s “College GameDay” in 2024, but he still does not have an official deal in place to make sure that happens. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that …

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ESPN misidentifies Jrue Holiday’s wife Lauren during Celtics’ title clincher

Jrue Holiday now gets to celebrate the second championship of his NBA career with his wife Lauren … but it is not whoever was shown on the ESPN broadcast of Monday’s game. During a timeout late the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA …

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Oddsmakers name favorite to replace JJ Redick if he leaves ESPN

Oddsmakers believe that JJ Redick could potentially be replaced at ESPN by one of his contemporaries. Online sportsbook Bovada released odds this week for Redick’s successor at ESPN should he leave to become the head coach of the Los Angeles …

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ESPN addresses announcer Sean McDonough’s Stanley Cup Final effort

ESPN has addressed top NHL play-by-play man Sean McDonough’s performance in the Stanley Cup Finals after widespread criticism from fans. A number of social media users were critical of McDonough’s Stanley Cup Finals commentary, …

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ESPN announces big news about Shannon Sharpe

ESPN is officially extending their partnership with Unc. In a news release on Tuesday, ESPN announced that they have signed Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who has become one of the most prominent figures in sports media, to a new …

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Paul George lands notable analyst gig

Paul George is headed to the NBA Finals … as an analyst. ESPN announced in a release on Tuesday that the LA Clippers star George will be serving as a guest analyst for them during Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals in Dallas this week. George is set to …

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