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Clay Travis set to launch new sports media outlet in coming weeks

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College Football

Cal reportedly charged ESPN $4,500 to host ‘College GameDay’ on campus

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Films

Nicolas Cage’s ‘Madden’ movie forgoes a wide theatrical release, heads straight to Prime Video

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CBS

John Ourand: Industry expects Tony Romo won’t return to CBS

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Amazon

Troy Aikman, Greg Olsen, Kirk Herbstreit all heading into final season of contracts

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Nick Wright

Nick Wright: ‘Stick to sports’ crowd won, but ‘didn’t actually mean it’

"And now that Caitlin Clark is begging people to let her stick to sports, they're pissed."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 7, 2026 0
Buster Posey

Buster Posey trolls KNBR over producer’s hot-mic insult

Buster Posey didn't forget.

By Qwame Skinner OnAug 7, 2026 0
Washington D.C. - January 14, 2020 - DC Studios: Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon on the Pardon the Interruption set.

Michael Wilbon: ‘PTI’ wouldn’t have survived in Bristol

"The meddling alone would have driven both of us out."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 7, 2026 0
Donald Trump ESPN

ESPN app to stream Donald Trump’s ‘2026 Patriot Games’

The four-day event will stream live from the ESPN app.

By Qwame Skinner OnAug 7, 2026 0
Rece Davis Hunter Yurachek CFP weekly rankings

CFP keeps pre-championship weekend rankings show on ESPN despite mounting criticism

The setup that produced last year's Miami-Notre Dame mess is back for another season, criticism and all.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 7, 2026 0
Megan Rapinoe on her 'Why Are You Like This?' podcast

Megan Rapinoe offers scathing take on transgender athlete discourse: ‘Are you serious?’

"The root of trans exclusion is to protect young girls from men. To be clear, I would love to have that conversation."

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 7, 2026 0
Clay Travis

Clay Travis set to launch new sports media outlet in coming weeks

Travis has submitted a trademark application for the name 'Sport & State.'

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 7, 2026 0
ESPN's 'College GameDay' signs off from California.

Cal reportedly charged ESPN $4,500 to host ‘College GameDay’ on campus

"The good folks at Cal would not waive their fees."

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 7, 2026 0
Christian Bale (left) as Al Davis and Nicolas Cage as John Madden in the movie 'Madden.' (Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios).

Nicolas Cage’s ‘Madden’ movie forgoes a wide theatrical release, heads straight to Prime Video

A movie skipping a theatrical release altogether is good, right? Right???

By Sam Neumann OnAug 7, 2026 0
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve press conference for Fever-Lynx

Cheryl Reeve takes shots at ‘terrible’ Lynx players in press conference rant

"We played well for the first four minutes of the game. It's a shame that they have to keep playing hard for the rest of the game."

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 7, 2026 0
Lindsey Thiry on ESPN's 'NFL Live'

ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry attacked by ‘biggest bug’ while reporting from Rams camp

"Oh! Oh! That is huge — what is that? A wasp?"

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 7, 2026 0
Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico interview Mike Tomlin at Hall of Fame Game.

Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth go wild calling frantic finish to Hall of Fame Game

"Carolina wins! Haynes King! King of the night!"

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 7, 2026 0
Katie Nolan discusses Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers betting

Katie Nolan ‘baffled’ by WNBA posting betting clip: ‘What the f*ck happened here?’

"Is the entire fabric of society unraveling?"

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 7, 2026 0
Tommy McClelland is introduced as the new athletic director of Purdue University.

New Purdue AD takes baffling swipe at Indiana in introductory press conference

"If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana."

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 7, 2026 0
Pablo Torre

Pablo Torre drops bombshell episode pointing to another Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention deal

Another "multi-million" dollar "sponsorship"

By Qwame Skinner OnAug 7, 2026 0
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo

John Ourand: Industry expects Tony Romo won’t return to CBS

Ourand's sourcing suggests the exit ramp CBS has been looking for has finally arrived.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 7, 2026 0
(Photos courtesy of Mike Sielski and Macmillan Publishers)

Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist Mike Sielski on why he wrote a book about ‘Rocky’

"I think anyone who has seen and appreciated the movie will love the book."

By Michael Grant OnAug 7, 2026 0
Matt LaFleur surprises Mike LaFleur on NBC. Credit: NBC

Matt LaFleur surprises Mike LaFleur on NBC ahead of coaching debut

"I did not expect that right there. I appreciate that, guys. That's pretty cool... Now you've got me a little bit emotional.

By Matt Clapp OnAug 7, 2026 0
Greg Olsen Troy Aikman Kirk Herbstreit

Troy Aikman, Greg Olsen, Kirk Herbstreit all heading into final season of contracts

These situations, along with Tony Romo's ongoing leave of absence at CBS, leave significant uncertainty in NFL media going into the season.

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 7, 2026 0
Mike Tomlin makes his 'Football Night in America' debut as an NFL analyst for NBC. Credit: NBC

Mike Tomlin earns rave reviews in debut as NBC analyst

The former longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach made his highly anticipated debut as an NFL analyst for NBC.

By Matt Clapp OnAug 7, 2026 0
A view of the Blues logo on the jersey of St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues eye direct-to-distributor model for local broadcasts as post-RSN world introduces uncertainty for teams

The St. Louis Blues are looking to ink deals with cable and satellite distributors rather than moving games over-the-air.

By Manny Soloway OnAug 7, 2026 0

TV and streaming viewing picks for August 7, 2026: How to watch MLB tonight

Both Apple TV and MLB Network have twi-night doubleheaders tonight.

By Ken Fang OnAug 7, 2026 0
The NBC 'Football Night in America' crew. Credit: NBC

NBC addresses Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal during NFL Hall of Fame Game

Maria Taylor brought up the situation, and Devin McCourty and Mike Tomlin spoke about its impact on the Patriots.

By Matt Clapp OnAug 6, 2026 0
Caitlin Clark meets with the media before the Indiana Fever played the Las Vegas Aces on Aug. 6, 2026.

Caitlin Clark addresses expectation she speaks on complicated issues: ‘There’s pressure at times’

"I think, first and foremost, you speak when you feel like you want to speak."

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 6, 2026 0
NBC horse racing analyst Randy Moss on a Preakness Stakes pre-race broadcast.

Randy Moss: NYRA and Fox ‘incredibly petty’ for apparent attempt to shift blame of Triple Crown demise onto Preakness

"I don't know if Fox was the one that actually drove this bus or whether it was NYRA, I have no idea which was which, but they wanted to be able to say publicly, 'This is not our fault. This is Maryland's fault.'"

By Drew Lerner OnAug 6, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith and Tony Romo

Stephen A. Smith hoping for Tony Romo return to CBS: ‘People make mistakes’

"He’s been a good dude, he’s always been a good dude, and nobody’s perfect"

By Brandon Contes OnAug 6, 2026 0
Peter King

Peter King calls NFL argument for 18-game season ‘most disingenuous pile of crap I’ve ever heard’

"...don't go telling me that you care all that much about the players when you're adding games, adding snaps."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 6, 2026 0

Mike Florio explains why Mike Tomlin is built for television

"That's why I think he's going to be very good in this new capacity."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 6, 2026 0
Versant, USA Sports sign new media rights deal with Pac-12

USA Network reveals broadcast teams for Pac-12 football coverage

Nate Gatter, Ryan Leaf and Lauren Green will be the lead broadcast team.

By Manny Soloway OnAug 6, 2026 0
Chris Russo and Pete Crow-Armstrong

Chris Russo scolds Pete Crow-Armstrong for disparaging Babe Ruth: ‘You’re talking to me now!’

"Drives me crazy when I hear today’s athletes and media guys who are 30 years old, who disparage the old-time guys"

By Brandon Contes OnAug 6, 2026 0
Texas A&M Aggies outside hitter Emily Hellmuth

TNT Sports latest network to add women’s college volleyball rights

Fox Sports and ESPN will also air college volleyball tournaments on television in 2026.

By Manny Soloway OnAug 6, 2026 0
View of a Columbus Blue Jackets logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

Blue Jackets defend controversial media departures after fan outcry

“Change is rarely easy, but our transition to a simulcast and more dynamic, video-centered content on our other platforms will help us adapt and serve our fans better."

By Matt Yoder OnAug 6, 2026 0

Dan Le Batard reveals ESPN focus group axed ‘SportsCenter’ commentaries with Mitch Albom, Mike Lupica

"I want two people talking about it."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 6, 2026 0

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