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Jay is a writer and editor for The Comeback, and a contributor at Awful Announcing. He is not a strong swimmer.

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Lindsay Czarniak and Sara Walsh are heading to Fox to share NASCAR Race Hub weekend hosting duties

As Fox gears up for the Daytona 500 and the start of NASCAR season, they’ve announced two new...

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 6, 2019 7
ESPN

Bob Iger touts 2 million paid ESPN+ subscribers, hints at a bundle deal for ESPN+ and Disney+

As per Iger, ESPN+'s subscriber numbers so far are strong, and consumers may eventually be able to combine ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu at a discount.

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 5, 2019 5
Golf

Rory McIlroy teams with NBC Sports for GOLFPASS, a hybrid digital content and lifestyle subscription service

GOLFPASS will include digital content, instructional tips, free rounds of golf and more.

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 5, 2019 2
ESPN

ESPN reportedly fires Adnan Virk as part of a leak investigation

ESPN has fired Adnan Virk, according to a report from Andrew Marchand in the New York Post. Virk had...

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 3, 2019 20
Golf

Johnny Miller’s last round was a celebration of his careers on the course and in the booth

We’ve known since last fall that Johnny Miller would be stepping aside after nearly thirty years in the...

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 2, 2019 2
Local Networks

After mocking the practice, Mike Francesa spent a lot of time helping players promote products on Radio Row

A traditional pastime ahead of the Super Bowl sees a parade of current and former NFL players and...

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 1, 2019 2
League Networks

AAF adds TNT and NFL Network as distribution partners, will also stream games via B/R Live

The AAF has another TV partner heading into their inaugural season.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 31, 2019 3
NBA

NBA fines Anthony Davis $50,000 for having his agent go on the record with a trade request, which is kind of a bargain

There might be other stars and agents quite willing to pay a $50,000 fine to open up trade discussions about them.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 29, 2019 1
CBS

AA Q&A: Amanda Balionis on her first Super Bowl with CBS Sports, the challenges of golf broadcasting, and bird attacks

CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis is probably most known for her PGA Tour coverage, but this week she’s...

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 29, 2019 1
ESPN

Bill Walton confirms Ghostbusters appearance, confounding Dave Pasch

Bill Walton is basically a living, breathing, seven-foot tall non-sequitur, and his usual broadcast partner Dave Pasch is...

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 25, 2019 5
MLB

Columnist who said he wouldn’t submit a HOF ballot because he wouldn’t vote for Mariano Rivera wound up voting for Rivera

Bill Ballou, who writes for the Worcester (MA) Telegram & Gazette, initially argued that closers shouldn't be considered for the Hall of Fame, but said he wouldn't submit a ballot to avoid ruining Rivera's unanimous chances. After blowback, Ballou changed course to vote for Rivera and four others.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 22, 2019 5
CBS

AAF reportedly lines up distribution deal with CBS, while the XFL is in talks with Fox and ESPN

The two spring football leagues won't be hard to find.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 22, 2019 20
Fox

Fox cut to a split-second aerial shot when Michael Thomas was briefly pantsed

The Saints are up 13-0 early on in New Orleans, but the Rams have a long time to...

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 20, 2019 1
Golf

A Colombian amateur golfer produced a wildly over the top self-hype ad, paid to air it on Golf Channel

Normally a random ad aired on Golf Channel during a weeknight LPGA Tour event wouldn’t be cause for...

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 18, 2019 0
NBA

Charles Barkley called the Sixers “the stupidest organization in the history of sports” for letting Joel Embiid play hurt

Sixers star Joel Embiid was listed as questionable last night for Phliadelphia’s showdown in Indianapolis against the Pacers....

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 18, 2019 4

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