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Pat McAfee is clearly still struggling to adjust to going corporate. The retired former All-Pro punter had a hilarious moment on the ESPN airwaves during his self-titled show on Tuesday. McAfee was discussing New York Jets quarterback Aaron …
Mina Kimes is getting the big bucks to stay at ESPN. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported Wednesday that the ESPN personality Kimes has agreed to a huge new contract worth over $1.7 million per year to continue with the network. That will …
ESPN’s coverage of the upcoming NFL season will look quite a bit different than it has in years past, as Chris Mortensen has announced he is stepping away from the network. Mortensen shared the news on social media Tuesday. He said he decided …
Keyshawn Johnson is clear to join FS1’s “Undisputed” after settling one big outstanding issue. Johnson reached a settlement with ESPN on his five-year, $18 million contract, clearing him to join FS1, according to Andrew Marchand of …
Scott Van Pelt officially has a new role at ESPN. ESPN has officially announced its new cast for “Monday Night Countdown,” and Van Pelt is the host. SVP will host the popular “Monday Night Football” pregame show alongside …
Mark Jackson doesn’t have a bad word to say about the NBA peer who is replacing him on ESPN. TMZ Sports caught up this week with Jackson, who was recently let go by ESPN, and asked him for his thoughts on being replaced by Doc Rivers at the …
ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech stirred up the rivalry between his network and FOX Sports while broadcasting a Little League World Series game on Friday. Ravech paused to promote ESPN’s coverage of an upcoming Bundesliga soccer game on Saturday, …
Shannon Sharpe has decided where he will be taking his talents to next. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported Thursday that Sharpe is joining ESPN’s “First Take.” Sharpe will be debating Stephen A. Smith on the show twice a …
Longtime ESPN anchor Sage Steele is leaving the network, and she took a victory lap on her way out the door. Steele filed a lawsuit against ESPN and parent company Disney in April 2022. The suit accused ESPN of taking action against Steele after she …
ESPN on Monday revealed its broadcasting plans for the 2023-2024 NBA season, which included the announcement of its No. 2 NBA announcing team. ESPN made waves when they fired Jeff Van Gundy and later let go of Mark Jackson from their No. 1 announcing …
Kenny Smith does not like what he is seeing on the other end of the dial. The veteran sports host (and former NBA guard) Smith spoke this week with Andrew Cohen of Front Office Sports. During the interview, Smith was critical of ESPN over their …
ESPN is losing another major talent, but the latest departure is not the result of a layoff. Longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini is leaving ESPN to become the top NFL insider at The Athletic, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. ESPN …
Bob Myers is about to trade in the Excel spreadsheets for a microphone. Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported Thursday that the former Golden State Warriors general manager Myers is nearing a deal with ESPN. Myers is expected to join …
ESPN has made yet another major change to its NBA coverage. Malika Andrews will replace Mike Greenberg as the lead host of ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage, according Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Greenberg has hosted the show for the past …
While Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson are both out at ESPN, another former NBA head coach is still going strong with the network. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported on Monday that ESPN is retaining legendary basketball figure Hubie Brown for …
After nearly a decade away, the door may just be open for Colin Cowherd to return to The Worldwide Leader. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reported Tuesday that ESPN is “very interested” in reuniting with Cowherd. McCarthy notes …
