AA Weekly Recap: Jemele Hill’s Twitter account is once again a source of controversy

ESPN suspends Jemele Hill for two weeks after suggesting fans boycott Cowboys’ sponsors – October 9th 

Jemele Hill was suspended two weeks (with pay) after tweeting fans should boycott the Dallas Cowboys’ sponsors after Jerry Jones said players who are “disrespecting the flag” won’t play.

Donald Trump tweets ESPN ratings have tanked because of Jemele Hill – October 10th

Naturally, President Trump tweeted about the situation, saying ESPN’s ratings have tanked because of Hill.

Michael Smith expected to host SC6 solo during Jemele Hill’s two-week suspension – October 10th

In Hill’s absence, Michael Smith will fly solo on SC6.

ESPN hires former Yahoo writer/editor Greg Wyshynski to lead hockey coverage – October 10th

Grey Wyshynski announced his new landing spot: the mothership. The former Yahoo writer/editor joined ESPN this week.

Lindsay Czarniak and ESPN parted ways in August after her contract expired – October 10th

Amidst all the Hill drama, Linsday Czarniak was revealed to have left ESPN in August after she chose not to renew her contract.

Taylor Twellman went on a rant for the ages following the USMNT’s loss to Trinidad & Tobago – October 10

ESPN soccer analyst (and former USMNT player) Taylor Twellman was pretty pissed off about the USMNT’s performance in its loss to Trinidad & Tobago.