Video emerges of ‘nervous’ free throw Michael Jordan talked about during NBC debut
His Airness was, in fact, nervous.
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Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in sports betting probe
A press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET.
ESPN made good on its promise to leave ‘Inside the NBA’ alone
Fox’s College Football Playoff expansion pitch sounds a lot like Big Ten’s
Well that sounds familiar.
Dave Portnoy to release book ‘Cancel Me if You Can’
The book will be released on June 30, 2026.
Prime Video Black Friday NFL game to receive global distribution
Prime Video's Black Friday schedule will also feature The Skins Game and an NBA doubleheader.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls out Bill Simmons
"You’re the betting guru and even you know better than to actually take this bet."
North Carolina TV station to release its own Bill Belichick documentary
The news comes two weeks after the previously announced Hulu docuseries focused on the Tar Heels was shelved.
ESPN: Viral comment about not being allowed to show more Ohio State highlights was a media rights reference
"Because of certain, I don't know, business things behind closed doors, we can't show more Ohio State highlights."
Wosny ‘Big Wos’ Lambre leaving The Ringer
"Won’t be very long before folks know what I’ll be doing next. It’s exciting and going to be a lot of fun."
Now-shelved Hulu docuseries would have paid North Carolina $250K
The contract calls for EverWonder to pay a pro-rated fee for the use of university and athletic facilities.
Pat McAfee hints at issues with ‘GameDay’ producers: ‘Old white people and old ESPN people’ hate me
"Old whites and the old ESPN people over the last like three years have really hated me. That's who all the producers are of GameDay too."
Mike Vrabel explains why he always gives first question of his press conferences to a woman
"This a tough business, I think, for females, for women."
Meadowlark Media names Bimal Kapadia new CEO
"Bimal has the experience, care and, most importantly, the vision to make our weird spaceship a new kind of media machine as turbulence rattles the rest of the industry and country."
NBC shares new details regarding Michael Jordan’s NBA coverage role
The first edition of "MJ: Insights to Excellence" will debut on Tuesday.
PGA Tour to debut ‘Good Good Championship’ tournament in 2026
"This tournament is designed to amalgamate our social and live communities together, across all demographics that are passionate about golf."
Viewers outraged over increase in NFL RedZone commercials
The increase comes weeks after RedZone introduced ads with four 15-second spots.
NFL Films denies leaking Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson footage
"NFL Films did not produce Coach with Bill Belichick. NFL Films did not edit the show. NFL Films did not shoot the show."
Pablo Torre obtains hot mic footage revealing Jordon Hudson’s influence on Bill Belichick show
The footage shows Hudson offering input on content and graphics.
Pittsburgh radio host Andrew Fillipponi has to get his nipples pierced after Steelers loss
"Aaron, do it for my nipples."
Apple officially announces deal to become U.S. home of F1
“2026 marks a transformative new era for Formula 1."
Bob Myers leaving ESPN to become president of Harris Blitzer group
The former Golden State Warriors general manager had been with the network since 2023.
The Arena Group purchases digital assets to Lindy’s Sports
The Arena Group's portfolio currently includes Men's Journal, Athlon Sports, Men's Fitness and The Spun.
Longtime ‘Le Batard Show’ producer Billy Gil leaving Meadowlark Media for The Ringer
"Billy both grew up with us and never grew up with us."
Bruce Pearl joining CBS and TNT Sports as analyst
“The product has never been in better shape on the court and I’m going to bring the same passion I displayed as a coach to broadcasting."
