Alexi Lalas consoles Rebecca Lowe on-air after England’s crushing World Cup semifinal loss
"I know you are a human being first and foremost, and I know that you are an England fan and what you saw and experienced emotionally."
Red Seat Ventures CEO bashes Netflix podcast deals: ‘Going back to TV in all the ways that are bad’
"I hate it for creators and I hate it for Netflix."
Adam Friedland says he’ll ‘definitely’ pursue more sports work after World Cup podcast success
"Yeah, I can't say anything for sure right now, but definitely."
ESPN, SWAC reach media rights agreement through 2030-31
A separate agreement has been struck to continue the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff event and the Celebration Bowl through 2032.
Chris Berman’s Home Run Derby schtick has never been more popular
"I haven’t done it for 10 years. All of a sudden I got good at it"
Brandon Walker ends ‘Unnecessary Roughness’ with Kaycee Smith, launching solo college football show
"I don't become Brandon Walker without Kaycee Smith."
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo calls out fans watching Home Run Derby: ‘Read a book’
"There's gotta be something else you can do with your life."
Buster Olney: MLB All-Star Game in a ‘fragile state’
"There’s a lot of concern within the sport"
ESPN New York joins Buffalo Bills Radio Network
ESPN New York radio hosts have long claimed Buffalo isn’t a New York team
The CW shakes up college football broadcast crews for 2026 season
Among the only holdovers from last season is Thom Brennaman, who will continue calling ACC games for the network.
Texas Rangers change streaming partner mid-season, drop Victory+
The move was reportedly made out of concern for Victory+'s ability to fulfill its financial obligations to the team.
Wimbledon women’s final sets viewership record, men’s final slips without Alcaraz
Czech compatriots Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova averaged 1.9 million viewers on ESPN last Saturday, setting a new record for the women's final at Wimbledon.
Sports betting reporter Danny Funt: ‘Beyond conspicuous’ that Bill Simmons avoids covering gambling scandals
"I just think it's embarrassing and totally at odds with how he presents himself, and does real harm..."
France players skirt media obligations after World Cup loss to Spain
French players reportedly did not appear in the media mix zone after the loss.
‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast is a smart nostalgia play by Rich Eisen
Season One was a highly entertaining and informative look back at the glory days of 'SportsCenter.'
Jason Garrett launches ‘Coach 2 Coach’ leadership podcast
"There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that ... you can learn from these men and women."
FIFA officials reportedly ‘torn’ on long-term future of hydration breaks
"The organization continues to field complaints about the stoppages, particularly from abroad."
YouTube reportedly ‘leading candidate’ for NBA local broadcast hub in 2027-28
The hub will "likely be geofenced," meaning fans looking for out-of-market games will still need to use League Pass on Prime Video.
Op-ed: Streamers are falling into many of cable and satellite’s old traps
TV and streaming viewing picks for July 15, 2026: How to watch England-Argentina
At the end of the day, we'll know whether England or Argentina will face Spain on Sunday. Fox and Telemundo will air the final Knockout Stage match today from The ATL.
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."
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.
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."
Ricky Bottalico calls Netflix out for ‘bald-faced lie’ about Barry Bonds incident
"Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong"
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."
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.
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+.
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.
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."
‘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.
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."
FIFA aiming for 20-minute halftime break during World Cup final musical performance
Last year's Club World Cup halftime break lasted 24 minutes.
