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Sports betting NCAA Tournament harassment ad

NCAA campaign curbs betting-related abuse toward athletes

Coaches and officals faced surge in betting-related harassment.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 11, 2025 0
NCAA referee Ronald Groover

College basketball addresses replay review problem

The NCAA will eliminate out-of-bounds reviews, except with a coach's challenge.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 10, 2025 0
A detail view of the SEC logo

Sports business CEO predicts divide between SEC and rest of college football

"The schools in the SEC have a lot of politics wrapped around not bargaining with a union of student athletes."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 10, 2025 0
Texas Tech's Alana Johnson

Women’s College World Series rubber match sets all-time viewing record

Game 3 on Friday averaged 2.4 million viewers on ESPN.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 9, 2025 0

Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello hocks loogie during ESPN interview: ‘That was pretty nasty’

"Sorry. That was pretty nasty."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 9, 2025 0
Key art for Alex Cooper docuseries "Call Her Alex."

Alex Cooper says Boston University soccer coach sexually harassed her for years

While the coach in question has retired, Cooper said athletic department officials who ignored her complaints are still there.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 8, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum: House v. NCAA settlement means college athletics as we know it is over

"There’s such an existential threat to what we grew up loving, and we still do. It’s not going to be the same anymore."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 8, 2025 0
Following a decision from Judge Claudia Wilken on Friday night, schools will be permitted pay student-athletes directly beginning on July 1. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

House v. NCAA settlement allows schools to directly pay athletes

House v. NCAA was filed in June 2020.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 6, 2025 0
A local newscast in Lexington, Kentucky, asked its viewers what's more more annoying: cicadas or Tennessee fans.

Lexington TV station asks viewers what’s more annoying: Cicadas or Tennessee fans?

The results don't lie.

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 6, 2025 0
Texas Tech outfielder Logan Halleman

Women’s College World Series nearly out-draws Stanley Cup Finals

Game 1 of the Women's College World Series averaged 2.1 million viewers while Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals averaged 2.42 million viewers.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 5, 2025 0
Tom Walter Wake Forest

Wake Forest coach Tom Walter apologizes for homophobic slur caught by ESPN cameras

"I am very sorry for the outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused."

By Matt Yoder OnJun 3, 2025 0
Vanderbilt's Tim Corbin answers questions from reporters after a 3-2 loss to Louisville in the Nashville Regional.

Vanderbilt baseball coach shuts down fair question with ‘ancillary bullsh*t’ rant

"You play playoff baseball, Aria?"

By Sam Neumann OnJun 2, 2025 0
Coastal Carolina baseball coach Kevin Schnall at press conference

Coastal Carolina baseball coach unloads on Florida coach in fiery press conference rant

"This needs to be brought up. Absolutely disrespectful."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 2, 2025 0
Oregon Ducks softball

ESPN covers all angles of Oregon softball pitcher firing clump of dirt into catcher’s eye

"Are you kidding me?"

By Sean Keeley OnMay 31, 2025 0
Chris Burke on ESPN MLB Draft coverage in 2024.

ESPN college baseball analyst Chris Burke on playing-to-broadcasting shift: ‘I didn’t even have a scorebook!’

"I was so clueless."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 30, 2025 0
Hannah Taylor is shifting her women’s sports focus from journalism to PR. (The Lippin Group.)

Films

Hannah Taylor talks plans to boost women’s sports from PR side after pivot from journalism

Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley wants ESPN to come ‘back to the table’ to renegotiate NCAA championships TV deal

Staley has driven change in women's basketball coaching salaries and payouts to NCAA tournament teams, and seemingly has her sights on a new, bigger target.

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 30, 2025 0
John Kruk and Tom McCarthy on NBC Sports Philadelphia

John Kruk shared news of SEC breaking away from the NCAA during Phillies broadcast

"Did I just read something that the SEC is breaking away from the NCAA and becoming their own entity?"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 28, 2025 0
Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Former President Donald Trump waves as he leaves the field with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster during halftime of a game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Donald Trump reportedly forming commission to address issues in college sports

Can Trump fix collegiate athletics?

By Sam Neumann OnMay 7, 2025 0
ESPN

ESPN sees huge boom in college sports ad revenue

Football is certainly driving the increases, but other sports are chipping in too.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2025 0
An ESPNU lacrosse broadcast of the men's MAAC Championship took a turn thanks to crowd mic comments.

ESPN lacrosse championship broadcast saw ‘Sacred Heart has diarrhea’ comments on crowd mic

"Lot of people saying Sacred Heart has diarrhea." "Okay, we apologize for our crowd mic."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
An ESPN graphic for E60's "Save: The Katie Meyer Story."

New ESPN E60 feature to explore Katie Meyer’s story, family’s push for reform after her death

Save: The Katie Meyer Story will include conversations with Meyer's parents and siblings.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2025 0
Apr 13, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) scores a run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Jackie Bradley Jr. joins ESPN’s college baseball coverage

Bradley is a two-time Men's College World Series champion.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 24, 2025 0
The Oklahoma gymnastic team

ABC draws one million viewers for NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship

It was the second most-watched college gymnastics championship in history.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2025 0
An osprey with a fish on a TCU-UCF baseball broadcast.

Osprey with fish earned ESPN+ baseball broadcast discussion: ‘I am the master of the kingdom!’

"Don't know if we'll go back for highlights of lunch."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 19, 2025 0

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