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Kyle Peterson (Photo by Joshua R. Gateley / ESPN Images)

ESPN’s Kyle Peterson on what to expect from the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament

On No.1 overall seed UCLA: 'The team that everybody thought was the best has been the best. But now everything starts over.'

By Michael Grant OnMay 28, 2026 0
Dusty Baker and author Steve Kettmann. Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports; USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect; Michael Zagaris (Dusty Baker and Steve Kattmann)

Steve Kettmann on what it was like to co-author Dusty Baker’s memoir ‘Crossroads’

Working on the 162,00-word book required 'stamina.'

By Michael Grant OnApr 28, 2026 0
ESPN broadcaster Cristina Alexander. (ESPN.)

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ESPN’s Cristina Alexander excels at bilingual broadcasting: ‘It’s really in my core, in my soul’

A screenshot from a video from the control room moments after Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking goal

Monumental Sports Network shares behind-the-scenes control room video of Alexander Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal

"Our Capitals game crew is the best in the business."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 8, 2025 0
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, Fox News host Will Cain, and Outkick founder Clay Travis

Dave Portnoy takes aim at Clay Travis, Will Cain for downplaying stock market crash

"Let's call a spade a spade."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 8, 2025 0
Red Sox manager Alex Cora during the 2024 season

Red Sox docuseries director reveals Alex Cora used film as motivation

"My sense is that Alex kind of used us as motivation. 'Even Netflix has quit on you guys!'"

By Reice Shipley OnApr 8, 2025 0
David Samson on Roberto Clemente

David Samson slams Pirates for handling of Roberto Clemente tribute at PNC Park

"If you're the Pirates, you can't do something regarding Roberto Clemente without telling Roberto Clemente's family."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 8, 2025 0
Connecticut Huskies guard Azzi Fudd

ABC secures third most-watched NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game ever

The UConn Huskies' convincing win averaged 8.5 million viewers across ABC and ESPN.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2025 0
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman at the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Gary Bettman: Trump admin tariffs didn’t affect NHL TV deal with Rogers

"This is a 12-year deal, and we're looking at this from the long [term]."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 7, 2025 0
Julie Stewart-Binks

Fox exec Charlie Dixon claims ‘no sexual or offensive contact’ with Julie Stewart-Binks

Stewart-Binks alleges Dixon forcibly pinned her to a wall and kissed her during a 2016 meeting.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2025 0
Lionel Messi

Apple, Lionel Messi team up for free MLS Season Pass trial

The deal is good for both new and eligible returning customers all around the globe.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2025 0
Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles as New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) is screened by Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) during the first half at Madison Square Garden

Walt Frazier laments Bradley Beal’s struggles: ‘Inept, incompetent, incoherent, as a Sun’

"That play indicative of Beal's season, folks."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2025 0
Houston Rockets announcer Ryan Hollins called out Draymond Green's antics, which masked his inability to guard Alperen Şengün.

Ryan Hollins torches Draymond Green: ‘He can’t guard [Alperen Şengün] to save his life’

"He's just trying to get in Şengün's head."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy

Dave Portnoy: Tariff policies may harm media companies

"This economy tanks. Our advertisers who do business overseas and sell products and advertise with us, they sell less products."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2025 0
Sep 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field.

Alanna Rizzo calls out Rockies ownership: ‘Start spending money or sell the team’

"I don’t want to hear it."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2025 0
J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt: ‘I have a very difficult time criticizing’ NFL players as broadcaster

"I know, you've got a guy who's breaking down film and he's drawing up the play and you're like, 'that's not my assignment, that's not my job,' and you just threw all this blame on me on national TV."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 7, 2025 0
Wade Plemons is taking his "The W.A.D.E. Concept" podcast to The Ring and The Volume.

Boxing content creator Wade Plemons takes podcast to The Ring and The Volume

A new deal sees Wade Plemons' The W.A.D.E. Concept joining The Ring and The Volume.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 7, 2025 0
In hyping Boise State star Ashton Jeanty's Heisman bid, Brock Huard had a sharp message for those who vote for the award early. Photo Credit: Fox

Brock Huard stepping down from Fox role to coach son’s team

"These are years I’ll never, ever, ever get back."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 7, 2025 0
Nov 17, 2012; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions helmet sits on the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State beat writer announces departure from The Athletic; says outlet no longer wants to cover team full-time

"Proud of the work I did and the stories I told. Thank you to so many who subscribed."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 7, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith, P.K. Subban and Shannon Sharpe on First Take

‘First Take’ makes Alex Ovechkin’s record about LeBron James

"LeBron’s great, but he ain’t Kobe, he ain’t Jordan for me."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 7, 2025 0
During Sunday’s Yankees broadcast from PNC Park, Michael Kay criticized the Pirates’ front office for failing to surround Paul Skenes.

Michael Kay baffled by Pirates’ refusal to spend around Paul Skenes: ‘They did nothing to build a competitive team’

The Pirates haven't signed a free agent to a multi-year contract since 2016.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy dubbed Monday's stock market crash 'Orange Monday' and took issue with President Donald Trump golfing.

Dave Portnoy takes issue with Donald Trump golfing amid stock market chaos

"In my mind, Donald Trump just cost me 20 million with whatever he did. Maybe don't be on the golf course."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 7, 2025 0
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young

Four NBA teams likely to renew FanDuel Sports Network deals

The Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Milwaukee Bucks are likely to extend agreements with the regional sports network.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2025 0
Richard Petty joins NASCAR on Fox broadcast

Richard Petty criticizes NASCAR on Fox coverage during appearance in the booth

"It's been interesting watching y'all try to operate up here."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 7, 2025 0
After three straight games of media silence, Russell Westbrook finally spoke, but offered little insight as Denver’s losing streak hit four.

Russell Westbrook ends media blackout with empty answers as Nuggets’ skid continues

"I don't have the answer for you, man. I wish I did, but unfortunately, I don't."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2025 0
Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts toward an official during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Warriors announcer implies officiating bias toward Lakers

"When you get into the playoffs, officiating matters."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 7, 2025 0
An announcer jinx struck Purdue's softball team immediately after a student announcer noted the prowess of the opposing hitter. Photo Credit: B1G+ on X.

Announcer jinx quickly hits college softball commentator

"...and there it goes."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 7, 2025 0
Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; ESPN analyst Mark Jones during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Huntsman Center

Mark Jones makes 401(k) joke about stock market crash during UFL game

During a UFL broadcast on Sunday, ESPN's Mark Jones made a joke about the live betting total going down mimicking his 401(k).

By Matt Yoder OnApr 7, 2025 0
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Geno Auriemma on UConn women’s basketball: ‘I don’t know that any program’s meant more to their sport’

"I'm glad that we were able to get to that spot that Connecticut has occupied."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 7, 2025 0
Bill Schoening, the radio voice of the San Antonio Spurs, is retiring after 24 seasons. (Photo courtesy of Bill Schoening).

Spurs radio voice Bill Schoening on retirement: ‘I just felt like it was time’

The 66-year-old: 'You've got to get off the ride at some point. This is where I'm getting off.'

By Michael Grant OnApr 7, 2025 0
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Photo Credit: Julia Westerman, WIS 10 on X.

Dawn Staley praises local reporters following National Championship Game

"If every program had this, we could push women's basketball forward on a local level across the country."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 6, 2025 0
UConn coach Geno Auriemma and star Paige Bueckers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Paige Bueckers jokes about love-hate relationship with Geno Auriemma

"We both love each other even though we hate each other some days."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 6, 2025 0
ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe conducts interview with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma after title win

Holly Rowe conducts emotional interview with Geno Auriemma after UConn title

"I love you. That's all I could say. I love you."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
WREG tornado coverage during Final Four

Local weatherman blasts fans angry at tornado cut-in during Final Four

"You can see the game. You're going to have to deal with my voice and then just deal with it again because we lost several people."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley believe women’s tournament needs separate TV deal

"We need our own television deal so we can understand what our worth is."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin

CBS notches most-watched Final Four since 2017

The network averaged 15.3 million viewers across Saturday's games.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden

Todd Golden: combining men’s and women’s Final Four ‘could be awesome’

"There's never too much great basketball that you could have going on at the same place at the same time."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin

Kenny Albert, Joe Beninati praised for calls of Alex Ovechkin’s record-setting goal

"The chasing days are done! Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL!"

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
Jim Nantz

Charles Barkley, CBS colleagues tease Jim Nantz during Final Four trip as fan

"It ain't like he got a job. He quit y'all. He got plenty of free time on his hands."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 6, 2025 0
Greg Gumbel

CBS studio hosts get emotional after tribute video honoring late Greg Gumbel

"We miss that man."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 6, 2025 0

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