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Mike Macdonald on Hard Knocks

On ‘Hard Knocks,’ Mike Macdonald remembers the time Rex Ryan called him ‘terrible’

"Back then I used to care so much about image, and now he thinks that we're the best thing ever. I was like, 'I remember.'"

By Sean Keeley OnAug 4, 2026 0
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald speaks to his team during training camp.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald thinks ‘Hard Knocks’ is ‘gift from the football gods’

"Screw it. It doesn't matter. All I'm worried about is creating the best football team we can possibly create."

By Tyler Lauletta OnJul 31, 2026 0
Larry David does an interview with NBC Sports at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Credit: NBC Sports

Larry David was in prime form for NBC Sports interview

"It's kind of a, if you don't mind me saying, it's kind of a lame name. Smylie? Smylie?"

By Matt Clapp OnJul 11, 2026 0
Pardon My Take with Dave Portnoy

PFT Commenter says he was pitched opportunity to be ‘the next Jimmy Kimmel’ by HBO exec

"I come to find out there might be some of the same promises that were made to Sofia that he was making to me..."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 4, 2026 0
Ben Stiller films the New York Knicks on his iPhone during the 2026 NBA Finals for his HBO documentary. Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Ben Stiller confirms he’s making Knicks documentary with HBO, A24

"Obviously, I've been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it's kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks."

By Matt Clapp OnJun 18, 2026 0
Ben Stiller appears on 'Inside the NBA' ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Credit: ESPN

Ben Stiller reportedly filming HBO documentary on iPhone at Knicks games

"Yeah, there's a project in the works."

By Matt Clapp OnJun 11, 2026 0
Reyna Berhalter USMNT USA soccer World Cup HBO documentary

HBO director says Reyna-Berhalter drama ‘too complex’ for USMNT documentary

HBO director Rand Getlin explained the inexplicable decision to skip over the 2022 World Cup drama in his USMNT documentary series.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 25, 2026 0
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Seahawks GM John Schneider explains why he came around on ‘Hard Knocks’

"We’re gonna make it as positive as we possibly can without sharing as much information as we possibly can."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 3, 2026 0
Ray Jackson, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose and Jimmy King. The Fab Five

Fab Five reuniting for Michigan-Arizona Final Four altcast on truTV and HBO Max

Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson are back in the Final Four.

By Sean Keeley OnApr 2, 2026 0
The NFL logo, 'Hard Knocks' logo, and 'Quarterback' logo. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images; HBO (Hard Knocks); Netflix (Quarterback)

NFL announces ‘Hard Knocks’ teams for 2026-27, Season 3 of ‘Quarterback’

The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will be the 'Hard Knocks' training camp team in 2026.

By Matt Clapp OnMar 30, 2026 0
Credit: HBO/Imagn images

Golf

Will the PGA Tour’s ‘Hard Knocks’ experiment breathe new life into the format?

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams with Andy Cohen

‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams has heard from closeted pro hockey players

"This is a fun show and it’s celebratory, but also sometimes it’s just hitting people right in the nerve.’"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 8, 2026 0
Hard Knocks NFC East

NFL Films’ Michelle Navarrete on the Philadelphia Eagles and ‘Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East’

'We haven't gotten a no, really, from anyone as far as interviews... There hasn't been pushback at all."

 

By Michael Grant OnJan 6, 2026 0
Credit: HBO Max

HBO

‘Heated Rivalry’ and the lazy narrative about athletes coming out

Mar 8, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Magomed Ankalaev (blue gloves) during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

TKO president floats UFC on TNT, HBO if Paramount wins Warner Bros. Discovery

"I like a world in which we could potentially live on HBO."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 11, 2025 0
William 'The Refrigerator' Perry (left) and Willie Gault (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery).

HBO’s ‘The Shuffle’ is a fun look back at the 1985 Chicago Bears’ iconic song

The Super Bowl Shuffle was a pop culture sensation that will never be matched.

By Michael Grant OnNov 25, 2025 0
Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

Get ready for another Giants ‘Hard Knocks’ train wreck

HBO cameras are about to document a Giants coaching change mid-season.

By Sam Neumann OnNov 10, 2025 0
Alex Rodriguez discussing Alex vs ARod on NBC's Today

Alex Rodriguez believes HBO doc lessens his Hall of Fame chances

"I knew the rules, I broke the rules, and if that’s the penalty, that’s completely on me"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 7, 2025 0
Alex Rodriguez

HBO’s ‘Alex vs. ARod’ documentary announced for November 6

"Told through a series of intimate interviews with Rodriguez, 'Alex vs ARod' explores the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 18, 2025 0

HBO

‘Hard Knocks’ was short, restrictive, and undistinguishable from team-produced PR fluff

HBO Max announced that it will begin airing AEW pay-per-views at a discounted rate beginning with 'All Out' on Sept. 20.

HBO Max to carry AEW pay-per-views beginning with ‘All Out’ on Sept. 20

Pay-per-views on the platform will cost $39.99.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 3, 2025 0
Edit via Liam McGuire

Amazon

Awful Announcing’s 2025 streaming service rankings for sports fans

Oct 22, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen (left) talks with with president and CEO John Mara (right) before an Oct. 22, 2023 game.

NFL Films admits offseason ‘Hard Knocks’ was too honest for its own good

It's unlikely we will see an offseason version of Hard Knocks anytime soon after the show went too far inside the New York Giants.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 15, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media. (Image via Imagn).

HBO

Has ‘Hard Knocks’ lost its juice?

Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith call out Bills ‘Hard Knocks’: ‘Is it Soft Knocks or Hard Knocks?’

Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith may have legitimate beef with 'Hard Knocks'

By Ben Koo OnAug 6, 2025 0
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin explains why he was ‘resistant’ to ‘Hard Knocks’

"I'm not really interested in peeling the curtain back all the time. I think these guys are deserving of some privacy..."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 27, 2025 0
A "Hard Knocks" logo.

‘Hard Knocks’ executive producer reveals why Buffalo Bills are ‘perfect’ team for the show

"It felt like we had enough years here of an audience outside the Buffalo Bills’ fandom knowing the Bills, but not knowing enough about the Bills."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 21, 2025 0
John Oliver and the Moon Mammoths mascot

Bob Costas narrates John Oliver’s rebrand of Erie SeaWolves to Moon Mammoths

"This purple beast is about two things. Eating whatever it is mammoths ate and playing baseball. And he's all out of whatever it is mammoths ate."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 30, 2025 0
HBO's documentary on the Dr. Richard Strauss sex abuse scandal, 'Surviving Ohio State,' will release on June 17.

‘Surviving Ohio State’ reveals the extent of terrifying abuse and a shocking cover-up

HBO's 'Surviving Ohio State' chronicles a shocking abuse scandal and its disgusting cover-up at one of the nation's largest institutions.

By Max Littman OnJun 19, 2025 0
Mark Coleman previewing the upcoming HBO documentary 'Surviving Ohio State'

Subjects of HBO’s ‘Surviving Ohio State’ recall meeting Dr. Richard Strauss: ‘He earned our trust’

"We were taught to follow the rules and do what they say you are going to do."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 10, 2025 0
HBO's documentary on the Dr. Richard Strauss sex abuse scandal, 'Surviving Ohio State,' will release on June 17.

HBO reveals first trailer, release date for Ohio State sex abuse scandal documentary

'Surviving Ohio State' will release on June 17.

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 5, 2025 0
A "Hard Knocks" logo.

Buffalo Bills, NFC East tapped for ‘Hard Knocks’

The Bills will star in the flagship training camp version, while the NFC East will be featured in-season.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 21, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jordon Hudson demanded content approval, partial ownership of ‘Hard Knocks,’ per report

Hudson was reportedly also in contact with another production studio about a similar project.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 20, 2025 0

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