ESPN News
Jay Williams isn’t intimidated by Stephen A. Smith, but knows ESPN’s pecking order
"Things may get heated, we may yell at each other, we had an awkward as hell moment the other day when I felt like he was giving personal takes on Kyrie."
Bomani Jones has a point with ‘That’s just not what they do’ comment on ESPN and High Noon
"I could have the greatest version of ‘High Noon’ that was possible, [but] there’s not a place in their line-up for that right now. That’s just not what they do, and that has zero to do with me."
The XFL’s focus on access provides opportunities for players, as well as sideline reporters
Scott Van Pelt loses voice during SportsCenter, finishes show
"What a bizarre deal."
Amazon reported ‘favorite’ to land Pat McAfee’s show, but ESPN is also in the mix
"I would say Amazon is the favorite. [But] ESPN, despite layoffs, is talking with McAfee."
Chris Russo sets ESPN ablaze by revealing he was high during Springsteen concert: ‘This is a Disney operation!’
"I needed a gummy, a couple of cocktails and ‘Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.’ What could go wrong with that?"
Roger Clemens will be a guest analyst on ESPN MLB Opening Night game
"The insights Roger has gained from his storied career, including his ties to Houston, will help inform the audience."
Chris Russo takes a blowtorch to the fanfare surrounding Ohtani vs Trout in the WBC: ‘I was bored stiff!’
"They’re making this at-bat out to be the greatest at-bat in the history of Major League Baseball! It’s March 21st! Can we take it easy?!"
ESPN EVP Rob King out after alleged harassment
A long-time ESPN executive has been let go by the company.
Chris Russo reportedly re-ups with ESPN for another year
Chris Russo will continue yelling on-air with Stephen A. Smith for the next year.
Stephen A. Smith urges JJ Redick to stop getting frustrated by First Take’s questions: ‘Pay more attention to the conversations.’
"Stop paying so much attention to the question and pay more attention to the conversations that those questions provoke."
NCAA Women’s Tournament First Round viewership up 27% from last year
The NCAA Women's Tournament is doing well for ESPN.
Michael Wilbon on foot surgery, remote appearances: ‘When you’re 64 years old, you’re not gonna come back from that overnight.’
"I get annoyed. I get impatient. But, I can’t afford to be impatient. Do I get annoyed and impatient? Hell yeah, but I’m in good spirits."
