ESPN and the AP claim Andrew Wiggins apologized for using ‘gay” as a derogatory term, but Wiggins insists he didn’t say “gay”
Wiggins did not apologize for saying "gay"; he said he didn't say it.
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Did ESPN shoot ‘Get Up’ in the foot with poor promotional decisions that helped to create “woke” narrative?
The numbers aren't great for Get Up so far, and there's an argument that ESPN's drawn-out promotional strategy played a role in that.
TBS’ Casey Stern calls out reporter’s Cubs-Dodgers query of Bryce Harper as “clown question”
"To quote Bryce Harper, that is a clown question. That is a disgrace."
ESPN public ed: Jemele Hill’s suspension could “undermine the independence of journalists”
"It’s not the job of Hill -- or any other ESPN journalist, for that matter -- to concern herself with the network’s business relationships. In fact, the separation of “church and state” is a longstanding core concept in any news organization worth its salt."
Bleacher Report CEO Dave Finocchio criticizes Facebook, wants more benefits for publishers
Finocchio made some good points about Facebook, but will they have any effect?
Colts’ punter Pat McAfee wants to “take over the bum ass media that’s in sports”
Selections to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams matter for NFL players, not just from an ego perspective...
Eagles’ mishandling of Jeff McLane ejection shows how not to deal with media
A team trying to crack down on individual media members or outlets covering it often backfires in a...
CBS Sports Digital SVP Jeffrey Gerttula talks ComScore success, 247, TBL criticism and more
It’s been a very good year for CBS Sports’ digital operation. Following last December’s acquisition of 247 Sports...
Richard Sherman threatens to ruin radio host’s career, then apologizes
Seattle Seahawks’ cornerback Richard Sherman has had some heated exchanges with the media over the years, but one...
Albert Breer tells Dan Patrick “I never said that” on Harbaugh to Rams
On Tuesday, AA’s Alex Putterman outlined how Fox’s Colin Cowherd started talk of Jim Harbaugh to the Rams...
Wake Forest says their radio announcer Tommy Elrod gave game prep info to opponents
After Wake Forest lost 44-12 to Lamar Jackson and Louisville last month, head coach Dave Clawson said “We...
Media keep identifying wrong former NFL DB Will Allen in Ponzi scheme story
Having the same name as someone who’s prominent for the wrong reasons can be problematic, and former Tampa...
Idiots sneak into UFC 205 with fake media passes, post Snapchat of it
For some inexplicable reason, we’re seeing people not only sneak into sports events with media passes, but publicly...
North Dakota State president rescinds restrictions on non-rightsholder media
There’s a long-standing pattern in college sports of schools restricting access to local media, getting called out by...
