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ESPN

What’s really going on between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman?

Tony Dungy Bill Belichick Hall of Fame

Tony Dungy refuses to disclose Bill Belichick Hall of Fame vote

"There were 50 people that voted. And that's the process and I've always said I stood with the voters."

By Matt Yoder OnOct 15, 2026 0
Mike Tomlin in his NBC debut

Mike Tomlin sounds like he’s loving the media lifestyle

“It’s part-time work, full-time pay."

By Matt Yoder OnOct 15, 2026 0
LeBron James Philadelphia 76ers ESPN beat reporters

ESPN adds Dave McMenamin and Kris Rhim to Philadelphia 76ers beat

ESPN is bringing two reporters to the Philadelphia 76ers beat to cover LeBron James and his first year with the franchise.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 14, 2026 0
Oct 11, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) and pitcher Trevor Megill (29) celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field.

Dodgers-Brewers NLCS opener draws largest Game 1 audience since 2005

The game had the benefit of a direct lead-in from the NFL.

By Manny Soloway OnOct 14, 2026 0
MLB player Alex Call Sydney Sweeney ads

Dodgers player slams ‘soft porn’ ads during MLB postseason games

Dodgers outfielder Alex Call doesn't appreciate the adult themes in MLB postseason games when children may be watching.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 14, 2026 0

Jim Nantz initially regretted ‘trio in Rio’ call: ‘Got lucky with that one’

"Who's ever called a field goal a trio?"

By Sam Neumann OnOct 14, 2026 0
Michael Wilbon on MLB media coverage of Shohei Ohtani

Michael Wilbon shreds ‘lap dogs’ in baseball media for reporting that Shohei Ohtani could be benched

"We would have turned around, we would have laughed on the way back to the press box, and reported what we knew to be true."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 14, 2026 0
Kirk Minihane

Kirk Minihane doesn’t expect contract to be renewed by Barstool; overhauling show’s cast when it returns next year

"I would love to stay here, but I don't think I'll get re-signed."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 14, 2026 0
Portland Trail Blazers mascot Blaze waves a flag before a game against the Houston Rockets at Moda Center.

Trail Blazers reportedly turn to Travis Demers as TV play-by-play voice on game-by-game basis

Portland's radio voice for the past seven seasons will start the year on TV.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 14, 2026 0
Mike Tirico and Michael Jordan.

Mike Tirico defends NBC interview with Michael Jordan

"It's a year later and people still talk to me about it. People still ask me about it."

By Tyler Lauletta OnOct 14, 2026 0
Thursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels

Al Michaels won’t fight Amazon if it decides to move on: ‘If they feel it’s time, great’

The 81-year-old Thursday Night Football voice is working year to year as Amazon weighs Ian Eagle and keeps an exit clause in Kirk Herbstreit's deal.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 14, 2026 0
Canelo Alvarez (black/gold trunks)

Saudi airport attacks leave numerous Middle East-backed sporting events in jeopardy

The Six Kings Slam has been postponed to December, while other events are in limbo.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2026 0
Cam Newton Cris Carter

Cris Carter and Cam Newton reveal how debate shows are ‘fixed’ to keep athletes ‘in a corner’

"We can't really flex our cerebral 'football-ness.'"

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 14, 2026 0
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ESPN

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman reportedly argued over contract situation before Rams-Bills

Sep 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; NBC broadcast analyst Mike Tomlin before the game between Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin won’t apologize for Steelers bias on NBC: ‘Everybody knows where my heart is’

"To be honest with ya, I don't care if I do."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 14, 2026 0
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Hulu

10 thoughts about Hulu’s ‘The Land’ about the Cleveland Browns

Tom Cruise ARCA Race

NASCAR CEO: Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA for ‘Days of Thunder 2’

"I’m not sure that’s going to happen, but he wants it to be as authentic as it can be."

By Qwame Skinner OnOct 14, 2026 0
Rachel Nichols during Los Angeles Lakers media day

Rachel Nichols returns with new series ‘The Story’ on SI TV

"Here are some quick hits about what stories are about."

By Qwame Skinner OnOct 14, 2026 0
Hans Schroeder, NFL Executive Vice President, Media Distribution

NFL exec reaffirms league will be ‘selective’ about Wednesday games in the future

"I don’t think what you’re going to see is playing Wednesday football throughout the year."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2026 0
ESPN and DraftKings

Longtime ESPN producer says network ‘neutered’ stories critical of sports gambling

"How did no one in this entire process say, 'What are we doing? This is wrong.'"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2026 0
Pablo Torre LeBron James

Pablo Torre ‘looking into’ LeBron James’ helicopter benefits from Michael Rubin

"On that story specifically, I will say that we're very interested."

By Qwame Skinner OnOct 14, 2026 0
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) speaks with TNT Sports hosts after winning the Brickyard 400

NASCAR CEO to meet with CBS about airing TNT races on broadcast

"CBS used to be a great partner of ours, Turner has been fantastic, so who knows?"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2026 0
Louis Riddick and Bob Wischusen on an ESPN college football broadcast. Credit: ESPN

Your 2026 NFL Week 6 announcing schedule

The television schedule and announcer assignments for Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.

By Matt Clapp OnOct 14, 2026 0
Chris Berman speaks with Front Office Sports.

Chris Berman isn’t sure how long he has left at ESPN

"I have to have a gold Mickey Mouse watch if I make it to 50."

By Tyler Lauletta OnOct 14, 2026 0
ESPN executive Mike Foss and Pat McAfee.

ESPN executive draws backlash for calling Pat McAfee a journalist

"He is, he might be a journalist at heart."

By Tyler Lauletta OnOct 14, 2026 0
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo in the 'NFL on CBS' broadcast booth for Chiefs-Broncos in Denver. Photo Credit: CBS

Jim Nantz offers first comments on Tony Romo departure: ‘I think unquestionably he will work again’

"I don't know if it's calling games or being in studio, but he's got a lot of talent."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2026 0
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News

Awful Announcing’s 2026 WNBA national broadcaster rankings

LA Galaxy goalkeeper James Marcinkowski (12) defends the goal against St. Louis CITY SC defender Tomas Totland

Nielsen data shows significant post-World Cup soccer bump among young adults

MLS viewership on Fox and FS1 has spiked nearly 30 percent among adults 18 to 34 following the World Cup.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2026 0
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College Football

Inside ESPN’s tangled ties to the Protect College Sports Act

TV and streaming viewing picks for October 14, 2026: How to watch Brewers-Dodgers, Game 3

The Dodgers hope home cooking will bring them back into the National League Championship Series on FS1.

By Ken Fang OnOct 14, 2026 0
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni.

NFL reportedly considering flexing out of Eagles-Commanders SNF

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders doesn't currently look like the primetime matchup the league expected.

By Tyler Lauletta OnOct 13, 2026 0
Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw realizes TV career is ‘coming to an end’

The NFL legend also opened up about his depression while promoting his memoir, "Looking For Terry."

By Megan Armstrong OnOct 13, 2026 0
Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption

‘Pardon the Interruption’ to air 25th anniversary special

The special will air at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 13, 2026 0
Josh Pate

Josh Pate decries college football ‘leadership’ for using playoff expansion as ‘a bailout’

"[I] hate it. Viscerally hate it."

By Megan Armstrong OnOct 13, 2026 0
LSU Tigers mens basketball head coach Will Wade

Will Wade erupts on Pat Forde over roster questions during SEC Media Day call

"Do you even follow us? Or are you just here to ask ‘Gotcha’ questions?"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 13, 2026 0
Amazon Prime Video host Taylor Rooks

Taylor Rooks addresses how she maintains ‘credibility’ while forming relationships with athletes

"...I am not abiding by these rules of a man gets to do this thing, but a woman doesn't get to simply because she is a woman."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 13, 2026 0
Matt Schumacker and Aaron Murray on an SEC Network college football broadcast. Credit: SEC Network/ESPN

Your 2026 Week 7 college football announcing schedule

The television schedule and announcer assignments for Week 7 of the 2026 college football season.

By Matt Clapp OnOct 13, 2026 0
USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan at an IOC press conference in Paris on July 24, 2024.

Christine Brennan lashes out at Defector after column says she’s ‘fully lost it over Caitlin Clark’

Brennan called two Defector editors over a column that challenged her insistently Clark-focused commentary on WNBA news.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 13, 2026 0
Lacy, a Twitch streamer

Twitch streamer Lacy films his removal from SoFi Stadium during Bills-Rams game

"I was told I could just show my face, and not the game."

By Megan Armstrong OnOct 13, 2026 0

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