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Lindsay Czarniak on a CBS Sports USL Championship broadcast

CBS Sports adds Lindsay Czarniak as CBS Sports HQ host

The ex-SportsCenter anchor already worked a USL Championship broadcast for CBS last month.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 9, 2026 0
Bay Area sports reporter Michael Wagaman

Tributes pour in for Bay Area sports reporter Michael Wagaman: ‘One of a kind’

"He will be sorely missed."

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 9, 2026 0
Dave O'Brien, left, calls Thursday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Photo Credit: NESN

Dave O’Brien re-signs with Red Sox through 2028, but will call fewer games

O'Brien is sticking around through 2028, just with a little less time on the road.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 9, 2026 0
Michael Wilbon on the Awful Announcing Podcast

Michael Wilbon: Fans should ‘view skeptically’ ESPN’s NFL coverage, but shouldn’t stop trusting individual reporters

"Do I trust Adam Schefter? You damn right I do."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 9, 2026 0
Aug 12, 2021; Dyersville, Iowa, USA; Actor Kevin Costner speaks to the media before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees at Field of Dreams.

Kevin Costner will join Netflix’s Field of Dreams Game broadcast

Costner is heading back to the cornfield.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 9, 2026 0
Cradle of Coaches

Documentary celebrating Miami University’s ‘Cradle of Coaches’ coming to Peacock

Notable Miami U coaches include Sean McVay, John Harbaugh, Ara Parseghian, Woody Hayes, and Bo Schembechler

By Sean Keeley OnAug 9, 2026 0
Jason Bateman attached to New York Yankees series

Jason Bateman attached to New York Yankees scripted drama series at Netflix

'Ozark,' but make it baseball?

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 9, 2026 0
Sam Cosmi talks about new teammate Stefon Diggs.

Commanders lineman Sam Cosmi calls back Stefon Diggs joke in welcoming new teammate

"He's a heck of a ballplayer. From a perspective of media, I wouldn't let him date my sister."

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 9, 2026 0

TV and streaming picks for August 9, 2026: How to watch US Gymnastics Championships

The year's biggest meet for American gymnasts is the U.S. Gymnastics Championships and NBC will have it live on NBC today.

By Ken Fang OnAug 9, 2026 0
Kyle Shanahan

Kyle Shanahan says autopilot was factor in car accident that left him hospitalized

"It's always your fault, whether you're on autopilot or not. You can't take your eyes off the road."

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 8, 2026 0
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham fights with Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington.

Two foul calls in Fever-Sky ensure WNBA conversation won’t be changing anytime soon

Get ready for a lot of people who don't really care about women's basketball to explain women's basketball to you.

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 8, 2026 0
Caitlin Clark and Holly Rowe

Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White push back on technical fouls vs. Sky: ‘That’s a bad call’

"My tech was for saying that's bullsh*t, even though I heard the F-bomb the whole f*cking game."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 8, 2026 0
Marty Smith and a can of WD-40.

Marty Smith fixes squeaky coffee shop door with WD-40 live on SEC Network

"You're welcome, America. We did it!"

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 8, 2026 0
Mike Krukow

Giants give Mike Krukow special Oracle Park tribute following retirement announcement

Krukow will also be honored with a special ceremony celebrating his career on Sept. 27 at Oracle Park.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 8, 2026 0
College GameDay and Donald Trump

Senators tease Donald Trump signing Protect College Sports Act on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

ESPN declined comment about the possibility.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 8, 2026 0
Adam Vinatieri speaks at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Adam Vinatieri roasted Bill Belichick, Pat McAfee during Hall of Fame induction speech

"The only person who enjoyed holding my balls more than my wife."

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 8, 2026 0
Chris Broussard WNBA

Chris Broussard irrationally fears WNBA may turn into G League

Chris Broussard took the bait on Royce White and Enes Kanter "declaring" themselves eligible for the WNBA Draft.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 8, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith Kawhi Leonard First Take Steve Ballmer

Stephen A. Smith calls for one-year suspensions for Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer

"If it's true, we're talking about banishment for Steve Ballmer as far as I'm concerned for at least a year."

By Matt Yoder OnAug 8, 2026 0
Michael Wilbon in July 2021

Michael Wilbon has surprising answer when asked to name ‘the face of ESPN’

"I don't consume Pat McAfee."

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 8, 2026 0
CHSN color commentator Steve Stone delivers an announcer jinx ahead of a Steven Kwan homer. Credit: CHSN

Steve Stone delivers incredible announcer jinx ahead of rare home run

"This guy is around .300 most of the time and doesn't do himself any favors when he's trying to hit home runs."

By Matt Clapp OnAug 8, 2026 0
Florida State Miami football ACC

Realignment provision in college football bill could put ACC in jeopardy

An amendment to the Protect College Sports Act could break conference realignment wide open once again in a new way.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 8, 2026 0
Sophie Cunningham Caitlin Clark

WNBPA condemns players being used as political pawns

"Hate, abuse, and demonization of any person or group of people, including transgender people, only fuel fear, division, and harm."

By Matt Yoder OnAug 8, 2026 0
Credit: Lyndsey D’Arcangelo

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Lyndsey D’Arcangelo: Why I left sportswriting … and what I’m doing now

Greg Olsen Troy Aikman Travis Kelce

Predicting next season’s top NFL broadcast booths

There could be plenty of movement among the top NFL broadcasters next season, but what will the lead booths actually look like?

By Matt Yoder OnAug 8, 2026 0
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in January 2016

Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning getting documentary treatment: ‘The greatest individual rivalry’

"Pro football will never see a rivalry like this again!"

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 8, 2026 0
Kelly Hrudey

Longtime ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ broadcaster Kelly Hrudey’s contract with Sportsnet expired

"I thank you, the viewer. You might have hated me or loved me — I'm OK with either."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 8, 2026 0

TV and streaming viewing picks for August 8, 2026: How to watch Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony

ESPN and NFL Network will simulcast the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies live from Canton, OH today.

By Ken Fang OnAug 8, 2026 0
Greg Papa

Cumulus Media on KNBR letting go of Greg Papa amid health battle: ‘We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure’

"We're not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this..."

By Matt Clapp OnAug 7, 2026 0
Purdue AD Tommy McClellan on 'The Pat McAfee Show'

Purdue AD admits his Indiana insult was bad: ‘I knew it the second it left my mouth’

"I made an off-hand, unscripted comment about an in-state rival that didn't land well."

By Megan Armstrong OnAug 7, 2026 0
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp addresses a the media, tournament sponsors and Tour employees during a news conference on March 11 at the PGA Tour Global Home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp makes it clear there’s ‘no merger, no conversations’ with LIV Golf

A lot can change in three years.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 7, 2026 0
Pablo Torre Steve Ballmer

Pablo Torre: ‘Very real chance’ Steve Ballmer comes out ‘relatively unscathed’ from Kawhi Leonard scandal

"... I think there's a very real chance that Steve Ballmer emerges relatively unscathed, which is kind of insane to me."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 7, 2026 0
Dianna Russini, The New York Times, The Athletic

The Athletic’s internal Dianna Russini investigation still ongoing beyond stated timeline

A few more weeks have turned into a few more months.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 7, 2026 0
Pat McAfee discusses Mike Tomlin's potential as a broadcaster.

Pat McAfee on why Mike Tomlin is primed for an amazing broadcast career

"He is going to be an asset to football this year, and I can't wait to watch him."

By Tyler Lauletta OnAug 7, 2026 0

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