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Feb 1, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; AFC players pose for team photo at the Flag Fieldhouse Moscone Center South Building. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pro Bowl Games draws disastrous viewership

Playing on a Tuesday night, the Pro Bowl Games flag football showcase drew horrific ratings by NFL standards.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 6, 2026 0
Shannon Sharpe called out "First Take" co-star Stephen A. Smith after LeBron James led the Lakers to a win over the Knicks on Saturday. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shannon Sharpe seeks ESPN return: ‘I would love to go back’

"But obviously, I’m more than willing, I’m more than capable."

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 6, 2026 0
Photo Credit: NBC

NBC

NBC’s Super Bowl LX coverage won’t include an altcast, and that’s a good thing

Chargers' QB Justin Herbert against the Steelers on Sept. 22, 2024.

Sam Monson reveals himself as lone Justin Herbert MVP vote

The biggest surprise in the NFL MVP race wasn't how close it was between Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye, but that Justin Herbert got a vote.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 6, 2026 0
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup

Australian Open men’s final sets nine-year viewership high on ESPN

Carlos Alcaraz's four-set win over Novak Djokovic averaged 730,000 viewers on ESPN.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 6, 2026 0
May 31, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of hat and glove of Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (not pictured) against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Angels, Braves reportedly considering launching own TV networks

The respective ventures could pull in the NHL's Kings and the NBA's Hawks.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 6, 2026 0
Dec 13, 2025; Inglewood, CA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch holds the LA Bowl championship belt presented by Rob Gronkowski after defeating the Boise State Broncos at SoFi Stadium.

The LA Bowl is finished after five years

The game leaves behind a brief but memorable legacy.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 6, 2026 0

TV and streaming viewing picks for February 6, 2025: How to watch Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony officially opens the Games today live from the fabled San Siro Stadio in Milan on NBC and Peacock.

By Ken Fang OnFeb 6, 2026 0
Who will new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp be cheering for during tournaments? The players who can keep the TV ratings high. Photo Credit: PGA Tour/YouTube.

PGA Tour, other leagues may reportedly negotiate media rights deals early to beat NFL to market

Leagues would like to guarantee stability before broadcasters blow their budgets on NFL rights.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Will Lewis at the NFL Honors.

WaPo publisher Will Lewis spotted on NFL red carpet day after killing paper’s sports desk

A disturbing lack of self-awareness on display...

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 5, 2026 0

Mina Kimes schools Dan Orlovsky on why Drake Maye should be NFL MVP

"I'm going to explain to Dan Orlovsky why he's wrong."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 5, 2026 0
A detail view of the SEC logo

SEC becomes first conference to crack $1B in annual revenue

The Big Ten will almost certainly surpass $1 billion in revenue distributions when it submits its tax filing in May.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Spencer Carbery and Bailey Johnson

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery addresses reporter Bailey Johnson’s Washington Post layoff

"I would be remiss not to say something about Bailey not being here today."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Al Michaels in 2017.

Al Michaels recalls Dick Ebersol’s panic over Cardinals-Steelers Super Bowl

"We don’t want Arizona."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky discussing the Dallas Cowboys ahead of Super Bowl LX

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ previews Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl with Cowboys talk

"Dallas is starting a brand-new Super Bowl window."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 5, 2026 0
The MLB logo in the Washington Nationals dugout.

MLB.com lays off reporters days before spring training

John Denton and Alex Stumpf, who covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively, were let go as part of a restructuring.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Zac Taylor and Jay Morrison

Bengals coach Zac Taylor paid for celebration of life for reporter Jay Morrison’s wife

Former Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan joined Zac Taylor in paying for the celebration of life for Jay Morrison's wife, Nicki.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Michael Wilbon and Jeff Bezos

Michael Wilbon goes after ‘lightweight’ Jeff Bezos for gutting Washington Post sports desk

"A stiff wind comes and blows him away."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman aspires to be a Dallas Cowboys homer

"If the Cowboys were in the Super Bowl, there’s no question I would be rooting for the Cowboys"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Former Panther and now announcer Greg Olsen

Greg Olsen posts emotional tribute after older brother’s death

"This terrible disease took many things, but it could never take Chris’s spirit for life."

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; American broadcaster Kaylee Hartung before the game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory

Kaylee Hartung will embrace the nerves during first Super Bowl broadcast

"I’m nervous every time I go on live TV"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Nov 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) walks off the field following a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Tim Hasselbeck unsure if Shedeur Sanders is even a second-stringer

"It's hard to become a head coach in the NFL and if you do, you've got to try to win with a quarterback."

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots strong safety Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Al Michaels relives Malcolm Butler Super Bowl call

Thankfully for Al Michaels, he did his homework on the New England Patriots roster before Malcolm Butler's Super Bowl heroics.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Kay Adams CM Punk Rob Gronkowski

CM Punk teaches Kay Adams submission move to put on Rob Gronkowski

Super Bowl week can lead to some pretty incredible crossovers featuring people that you wouldn’t expect all at...

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Maxwell Jacob Friedman reacts as 'F*ck ICE' chants ring out during the main event of 'AEW Dynamite'

‘F*ck ICE’ chants break out during ‘AEW Dynamite’ main event

AEW star Brody King has vocally opposed the agency in recent months.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 5, 2026 0

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