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USA Network, Fandango secure Bundesliga rights in U.S. for $20 million annually

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ESPN

Matt Miller car crash caught on camera, adds context to devastating injuries

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Fox Sports

‘Wake Up Barstool’ evades FS1 World Cup bump, toils at under 20K viewers in June

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Bruce Levine apologizes to Cubs executives after criticizing them in accidental X post

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Chris Russo resorts to ranking U.S. Presidents with no sports on

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Jon Gruden works as an NFL analyst for ESPN in 2015. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Gruden reportedly will do play-by-play announcing for NFL preseason game

"In about a month, Jon Gruden will be doing play-by-play on an NFL game."

By Matt Clapp OnJul 14, 2026 0

Bruce Levine apologizes to Cubs executives after criticizing them in accidental X post

The 670 The Score reporter apologized to Chicago Cubs executives Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins.

By Matt Clapp OnJul 14, 2026 0
Rory McIlroy during press conference at the Open Championship

Shane Ryan defends Rory McIlroy ‘legacy’ question after internet blowback

"I will *not* be apologizing for asking a player if he cares about his long-term place in history."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Elle Duncan, Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and Anthony Rizzo on Netflix's Home Run Derby coverage

Ricky Bottalico calls Netflix out for ‘bald-faced lie’ about Barry Bonds incident

"Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 14, 2026 0

Longtime Orlando Magic play-by-play voice David Steele announces retirement

"It’s been an honor to represent the Orlando Magic and I am forever grateful."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Folarin Balogun Donald Trump

Folarin Balogun ‘knew’ Trump efforts with FIFA would be controversial, saw ‘nerves’ among USMNT teammates

The president has confirmed his administration lobbied FIFA to reinstatement Balogun for the USMNT's Round of 16 game against Belgium.

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 14, 2026 0
Harry Kane Bundesliga Bayern Munich

USA Network, Fandango secure Bundesliga rights in U.S. for $20 million annually

Disney previously paid $30 million per year year to air games primarily on ESPN+.

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 14, 2026 0
Matt Miller

Matt Miller car crash caught on camera, adds context to devastating injuries

The footage shows Miller's 2023 Ford Bronco veer over the centerline of a two-way road and strike a semitruck.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Russo resorts to ranking U.S. Presidents with no sports on

"There is no way under that scenario you cannot put Eisenhower in the top 10."

By Qwame Skinner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Following its first episode, it's clear that FS1's 'Wake Up Barstool' morning show is very much a work in progress.

‘Wake Up Barstool’ evades FS1 World Cup bump, toils at under 20K viewers in June

ESPN's Get Up drew an audience 2,142% greater than Wake Up Barstool in the month of June.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Derek Rae, VAR

Derek Rae says VAR has ‘moved on too much’ from original purpose

"I still think we need it, but I think we need to pare it back."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 14, 2026 0
Colombian recording artist Shakira

FIFA aiming for 20-minute halftime break during World Cup final musical performance

Last year's Club World Cup halftime break lasted 24 minutes.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2026 0
2026 Fox commentator Darren Fletcher and former player Owen Hargreaves

FS1 earns rare month-long win over ESPN on back of World Cup viewership

FS1 averaged 1.31 million viewers in primetime while ESPN averaged 1.08 million viewers.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2026 0
United States outfielder Aaron Judge

MLBPA negotiations threaten MLB players’ participation in 2028 Olympics

"No league is getting terms more favorable terms than this."  

By Qwame Skinner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Oct 8, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, center, watches the game against the San Antonio Spurs from the bench at Kaseya Center as he recovers from an injury.

Miami Heat reporter claims Tyler Herro has punchable face

"Doesn’t Tyler Herro have the kind of face that makes you want to punch him in the face."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 14, 2026 0
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham

Harry Kane dismisses Thomas Tuchel-Jude Bellingham rift as media attempt to ‘create this division’

"Yeah, things just get sometimes made out so much more than what they really are."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 14, 2026 0
Post Home Run Derby panel

Barry Bonds calls Jordan Walker’s comeback ‘greatest Home Run Derby I’ve ever seen’

"You got my trophy too."

By Qwame Skinner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Jun 30, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Serena Williams (USA) sits in her player's chair during a changeover against Maya Joint (AUS) (not pictured) on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Chris Russo rips ESPN for hyping Serena Williams at Wimbledon: ‘Got her ass handed to her’

"You would have thought Serena was doing something heroic."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 14, 2026 0
Mar 1, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Jon Gruden served as the Grand Marshal for the NTT Indycar Series at the Firestone Grand Prix on the Streets of St. Petersburg. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Jon Gruden has play-by-play announcer ambitions

"I had nine years of watching these guys — [Mike] Tirico. And I'd like to give that a shot, man."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 14, 2026 0

Alex Rodriguez botches Justin Verlander’s career history in awkward interview

"Me? No, you've got the wrong notes."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 14, 2026 0
Netflix declares Jordan Walker the 2026 Home Run Derby Champion

Netflix labeled Jordan Walker ‘Home Run Derby Champion’ before he won

Netflix may have fixed the format, but did they also fix the Derby?

By Brandon Contes OnJul 14, 2026 0
Bruce Levine, Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell

Bruce Levine appears to accidentally post private message criticizing Cubs front office

"Let’s hope twinkle dee and twinkle dum don’t sell you guys out"

By Qwame Skinner OnJul 14, 2026 0
Credit: The Athletic

News

The Athletic is setting new high-water marks with ambitious coverage of home-soil World Cup

Tim Hardaway Sr. gives his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech. Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Hardaway Sr. thinks active NBA players shouldn’t have podcasts

"David Stern would have been like, 'HELL NO!'"

By Matt Clapp OnJul 14, 2026 0
Paul Skenes meets with the media at Citizens Bank Park ahead of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Credit: Foul Territory on X

Paul Skenes caught off guard by reporter’s ‘future Yankee’ comment

"Who's that?"

By Matt Clapp OnJul 14, 2026 0

Warren Sharp shares his boldest 2026 NFL predictions

'I’m bigger on the Houston Texans than I think a lot of people are.'

By Michael Grant OnJul 14, 2026 0
A general overall view of FIVB Mikasa official volleyballs

Ion secures media rights deal for Women’s Volleyball World Cup

All 64 games in the 32-team event will be televised across Ion and Scripps Sports' digital platforms.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2026 0

TV and streaming viewing picks for July 14, 2026: How to watch MLB All-Star Game and France-Spain

France-Spain will air later today on Fox and Telemundo and then the MLB All-Star Game will air solely on Fox tonight.

By Ken Fang OnJul 14, 2026 0
Credit: Netflix

MLB

Netflix fixed the Home Run Derby’s biggest problem and created a new one

Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson, and Jimmy Tatro during 2026 MLB Home Run Derby player introductions on Netflix. Credit: Netflix

Netflix viewers didn’t like Will Ferrell-led commentary to open MLB Home Run Derby

Netflix's effort to promote 'The Hawk' just annoyed its viewers during the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.

By Matt Clapp OnJul 13, 2026 0
Chuck Klosterman Sophie Cunningham

Chuck Klosterman predicts Sophie Cunningham will be a U.S. Vice President nominee by 2050

"I don't know what party she'll be in, I don't know anything about her political views."

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 13, 2026 0
Derek Jeter Colin Cowherd

Derek Jeter reminds Colin Cowherd of awkward interview gaffe

"...let's just hope you got your facts straight this time."

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 13, 2026 0

James Brown not ready to retire from CBS’s ‘The NFL Today’

"I don't want people looking over, as the proverbial story is, to see all that talent that was unused in the grave."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 13, 2026 0

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