NFL, Big 12 announce officiating partnership
Big 12 officials will gain access to NFL clinics, teaching tapes, and training programs as part of a new partnership announced Friday.
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ESPN announces 2026 MLB schedule with 30-game package replacing ‘Sunday Night Baseball’
The network's new deal drops Sunday Night Baseball in favor of weeknight games and MLB.tv streaming rights.
Bill Simmons: ESPN ‘completely misunderstood’ what made Max Kellerman good
"Which is par for the course for ESPN, by the way."
Paul Finebaum insists no one watches Notre Dame on NBC
"Notre Dame makes all that money off that NBC contract, but does anybody watch these games?"
Temple clarifies it never declined Birmingham Bowl bid
The Owls claim the invitation went elsewhere before the school could respond.
Booger McFarland: ‘No one in America’ thinks James Madison or Tulane can win CFP
"They're in it because we had to include them based on the parameters we were given..."
Travis Kelce declines to speak with media following brutal drop
Kelce was one of the last Chiefs players still in full uniform after the loss.
Joey Galloway unloads on CFP committee over ‘very strange’ Miami-Notre Dame flip
"The résumé hasn't changed a lick."
Rece Davis, Booger McFarland ‘surprised’ by Alabama’s CFP inclusion
Alabama becomes the first three-loss team to make the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Kalani Sitake on BYU’s playoff case: ‘At least put us in the graphic’
"I just know when they're doing comparisons, hopefully they put it out there and make it fair."
Kris Budden fires back at Dave Portnoy after ‘glee’ accusation over BYU graphic
"You could actually listen to the television..."
Booger McFarland admits he’s only watched Ohio State once this season
"I've only seen them play one game and that was against Texas."
MLB denies Winter Meetings credentials to Jared Carrabis
Carrabis indicates that Dallas Braden had his credential request declined, too.
NFL media chief insists fans are embracing 9:30 a.m. kickoffs
"That 9:30 slot is becoming more and more embraced by our fanbase, and excited that there's just more football on those Sundays."
Rio Ferdinand reportedly in talks with Fox Sports for 2026 World Cup analyst role
Fox is talking to multiple potential analysts while Ferdinand decides between the major network route and remaining independent.
Stephen A. Smith officially severs ties with sketchy solitaire app
Smith confirmed the split to Front Office Sports, saying that he and Papaya "mutually agreed to end our partnership."
Kirk Herbstreit’s relentless use of ‘Schotty’ during ‘Thursday Night Football’ drove viewers insane
"Kirk has GOT TO STOP with the 'Schotty' references every 30 seconds."
Richard Sherman torches George Pickens for ‘uninterested’ effort in Cowboys’ loss
"If you're going to be a superstar, if you want to be the best receiver in the National Football League, you can't ever be disengaged."
Xbox Bowl permanently replacing Bahamas Bowl in ESPN postseason schedule
The Bahamas Bowl is dead.
Cole Cubelic: College football media faces vitriol you don’t see in other sports
"I don't ever see local reporters — or team-assigned reporters — catching hell like college football reporters do, specifically those that cover one team."
‘Bussin’ With The Boys’ getting SEC Championship altcast on ESPN2
Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of Bussin' With The Boys will call the SEC Championship Game on ESPN2 with Josh Pate and Harry Douglas.
Dabo Swinney joining ACC Network as guest analyst for ACC Championship Game
Swinney gets to play analyst while his former coordinator chases a championship.
AMC releases Tom Brady-narrated trailer for 49ers dynasty docuseries
The series premieres Feb. 1 on AMC and AMC+.
Roger Goodell doesn’t rule out second Black Friday game as NFL eyes more schedule changes
"We're going to look at everything."
