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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on a Twitch stream. Credit: Jaylen Brown on Twitch

Jaylen Brown doubles down on NBA refs criticism after $50k fine

"They're probably going to fine me another $50k after this."

By Matt Clapp OnMay 7, 2026 0
The Fubo logo.

Fubo expected to offer sports skinny bundle purchase through ESPN app

The "reseller and marketing arrangement" is expected in the first half of 2027.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 7, 2026 0
Doc Emrick joins the Awful Announcing Podcast

AA Podcast: Doc Emrick on retirement, John Sterling, Charles Barkley, the glowing puck era, and more

On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, Brandon Contes interviews legendary NHL broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick....

By Brandon Contes OnMay 7, 2026 0
Draymond Green Charles Barkley Inside the NBA

Tensions flare between Draymond Green, Charles Barkley over Green’s NBA future

"I think the goal is just to not look like you in the Houston Rockets uniform."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 6, 2026 0

Colin Cowherd: SGA’s flops are like Life Alert meets Cirque du Soleil

"It's become the central point of his game, and the NBA is the sport with the most creative, artistic athletes, right?"

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0
UFC president Dana White officially announced TKO's new boxing league in partnership with Saudi Arabia.

Saudis will not divest in TKO partnerships amid LIV Golf pullout

"Their commitment to our properties in 2026 and beyond is unwavering," TKO president Mark Shapiro said.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0
Cam Newton Draymond Green Austin Rivers

Cam Newton urges athlete-led media not to beefs for clicks: ‘Talk about the take, not the person’

"Talk about the take, not the person."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 6, 2026 0
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George

NBA first-round viewership makes expected jump as broadcast exposure pays dividends

The league's viewership increased by 22% in its first year of new media deals.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0
Kevin Durant Danny Parkins

Danny Parkins: Kevin Durant burner scandal shows trap of ‘looking for … validation online’

"He is very Millennial."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 6, 2026 0
Ernie Johnson Ted Turner Sports

Ernie Johnson pays tribute to Ted Turner: ‘He was an everyman to me’

"I think that what he did back then really has set the standard for what we're doing these days, how we watch live sports."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 6, 2026 0
Golden Tempo ridden by Jose L Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby

Derby winner Golden Tempo opts out of Preakness, highlighting Triple Crown scheduling woes

Golden Tempo looks poised to resurface at the Belmont Stakes.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0
Tim Brando Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Tim Brando lobbies for CFP expansion: ‘This greatest regular season crap has been a myth’

Brando has been saying college football's regular season is overrated since before it was useful for Fox Sports to say so.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 6, 2026 0
July, 1981; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Ted Turner outside Turner Broadcasting System in Atlanta. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Ted Turner forever changed the way we consume sports

He turned the Atlanta Braves into a national team by putting them on TBS, and his WCW battled WWE during the Monday Night War.

By Michael Grant OnMay 6, 2026 0
Telemundo Deportes sideline reporter Diego Arrioja

U.S. Soccer, Telemundo ink multiyear media rights extension

Telemundo will reportedly pay triple the rights fee it did under its initial four-year agreement.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0
Samantha Rivera on CBS News Miami

Samantha Rivera joins ESPN as bilingual host on multiyear deal

"To be part of such an iconic brand like ESPN is an honor I don't take lightly."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 6, 2026 0
Jan 27, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Tiki Barber emasculates Joel Embiid: ‘Stop being a b*tch’

"You play hurt. You have to. Especially when it means something to you."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 6, 2026 0
Arda Öcal

Arda Öcal announces he’s been let go from ESPN

"10 years is a decent run."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 6, 2026 0
Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; An ESPN Monday Night Football cameraman during the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN yet to open new rights negotiations with NFL

"We're always willing to have a conversation with the NFL in an effort to find new opportunities for growth."

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 6, 2026 0
Jan 10, 2000; New York, NY, USA; Ted Turner, Vice Chairman, Time Warner, at a news conference announcing a merger between AOL and Time Warner.

Ted Turner, CNN founder and former Braves owner, dies at 87

"Ted was also a legendary philanthropist whose compassion and generosity extended across the globe."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 6, 2026 0
Joy Taylor discusses social media comments

Joy Taylor launching new daily sports podcast with Urban One

This marks Taylor's first major media project since leaving Fox Sports last summer.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 6, 2026 0
Peter Schrager

Peter Schrager reportedly ESPN’s frontrunner for new 2 p.m. show

SportsCenter has the inside track to keep the 5 p.m. slot formerly held by Around the Horn.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 6, 2026 0
John Sterling will call Yankees playoff games

Michael Kay tried talking John Sterling out of retirement

"One of the things that led to him retiring, he just got frustrated that there weren’t newspapers."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 6, 2026 0
Shane Gillis on the sideline of Notre Dame's College Football Playoff first-round matchup against Indiana.

Shane Gillis: Marcus Freeman’s ‘SNL’ appearance canceled because of Sherrone Moore

"We were going to have him on Weekend Update, and then something happened at the Michigan program that became the biggest story in college football."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 6, 2026 0
Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer

Duke’s Amazon deal reportedly replacement for standard multi-team event

Instead of participating in one of these MTEs next season, Duke essentially created its own and sold it to Amazon.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0
ESPN logo in rain

Steven Godfrey: ESPN could become ‘clearinghouse’ that sublets sports rights to streamers

"Rather than dealing direct with the actual source, ESPN essentially becomes a kind of waystation."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0

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