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A graphic from Fox's salute to director Artie Kempner.

Fox and NASCAR salute Artie Kempner for decades of racing work ahead of his move to ESPN and MNF

Kempner had been at Fox since their 1994 beginnings, and was part of their NASCAR coverage since it started in 2001.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 27, 2025 0
Joe Buck on the set of Monday Night Countdown.

Joe Buck plans to stay in the booth ‘as long as they want me to go’

Joe Buck isn’t eyeing retirement anytime soon, saying he’ll keep calling games for ESPN as long as they’ll have him.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 19, 2025 0
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck on a Dec. 23, 2024 ESPN broadcast.

ESPN hiring Fox’s Artie Kempner as ‘Monday Night Football’ director

“I feel like we are not in the same conversation with Fox and CBS relative to our overall game presentation."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 17, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith on Monday Night Countdown

Stephen A. Smith will reportedly play bigger role in ESPN’s NFL coverage

Get ready to see Stephen A. Smith on your TV come Monday nights in the fall.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 7, 2025 0
Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese watches the action from the sideline in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium.

Former ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ analyst Brian Griese quits coaching

Griese declined to be interviewed for the New York Jets head coaching vacancy before stepping aside.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 28, 2025 0
Al Michaels and Boomer Esiason

Boomer Esiason says Al Davis relationship created ‘disconnect’ with Al Michaels on ‘Monday Night Football’

"Al Michaels told me in the booth that ‘if you mentioned his name, you're going to get dead air. We don't get along with Al Davis.’"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 23, 2025 0
Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

ESPN

Troy Aikman is thriving in his give-no-f*cks era

Over 22 million people watched Monday's game between the Lions and 49ers, the most watched "Monday Night Football" game this season. Photo Credit: Junfu Han/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lions-49ers was most watched ‘Monday Night Football’ game of 2024 season

A lot of interest in a "meaningless" game.

By Michael Dixon OnJan 1, 2025 0
John Lynch on Monday Night Football

John Lynch blows a gasket on ESPN as San Francisco 49ers lose on ‘Monday Night Football’

"Look at him, he’s about ready to put his face in that glass"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 31, 2024 0
Dan Campbell

Joe Buck: Dan Campbell’s interview like Chris Farley’s ‘van down by the river’ sketch

"Sounds like he was going to go live in a van down by the river."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 31, 2024 0
Jake Bates

Lions kicker Jake Bates’ sensual stretching routine launched a thousand memes

The timeless art of seduction

By Sean Keeley OnDec 30, 2024 0
Joe Burrow after a loss to the Chargers on Nov. 17, 2024.

Troy Aikman latest NFL media member touting Joe Burrow for MVP

"In that game the other night, he just refused to lose."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 30, 2024 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for December 30, 2024: how to watch Monday Night Football

The penultimate week of the NFL regular season ends tonight with Detroit at San Francisco on ESPN/ABC.

By Ken Fang OnDec 30, 2024 0
Troy Aikman on the field during Monday Night Football.

Troy Aikman takes jab at flopping in NBA: ‘They’ve got that move mastered’

"I haven't seen a flop quite like that in the NFL."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 24, 2024 0
ESPN's Lisa Salters was caught of guard when Packers star Rashan Gary crashed her interview with Jordan Love, scaring her by screaming into the mic. Photo Credit: ESPN

Rashan Gary terrifies Lisa Salters by crashing postgame interview with Jordan Love

"He scared me."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 24, 2024 0
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck on a Dec. 23, 2024 ESPN broadcast. (Awful Announcing on X.)

College Football

Troy Aikman, Joe Buck call out CFP critics on ESPN

Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce and Stanford Steve. Photo Credit: ESPN

Jason Kelce, Scott Van Pelt, and Stanford Steve spread Christmas spirit on ‘Monday Night Countdown’

Packers fans were gifted a fleece Packers sweatshirt, Packers sweatpants, and even a full block of cheese.

By Reice Shipley OnDec 23, 2024 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for December 23, 2024: how to watch MNF tonight

ESPN and ABC have the English telecast of New Orleans at Green Bay. ESPN Deportes has it in Spanish.

By Ken Fang OnDec 23, 2024 0
Troy Aikman had words of optimism and concern for the Chicago Bears and their rookie quarterback, Caleb Williams on Monday night. Photo Credit: ABC

Troy Aikman on Caleb Williams: ‘You can tell that he’s a defeated guy’

"What you worry about is a rookie quarterback losing confidence."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 17, 2024 0
Troy Aikman's telestrator malfunctioned Monday, highlighting the back judge 30 yards off the line of scrimmage instead of a blitzing safety. Photo Credit: ABC

Troy Aikman’s telestrator malfunction on ‘Monday Night Football’ amused viewers

"Wherever he is, right?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 16, 2024 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for December 16, 2024: how to watch the MNF doubleheader

The final Monday Night Football doubleheader is tonight with Chicago at Minnesota on ABC and Atlanta at Las Vegas on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

By Ken Fang OnDec 16, 2024 0
Ryan Clark in a cowboy hat

Ryan Fitzpatrick calls out Ryan Clark’s outfit: ‘What the hell are you wearing?’

"You have to have friends in your life that’ll be honest with you no matter what."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 10, 2024 0
Troy Aikman, Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel) and the Batmobile

Troy Aikman and Jess from ‘New Girl’ have at least one thing in common: ‘Batman Mobile’

"Then you got Joe Burrow who’s talking about the Batman Mobile"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 10, 2024 0
A “Simpsons Funday Football” touchdown graphic. (SportsCenter on X.)

ESPN

‘The Simpsons Funday Football’ was a promising altcast step that could set up more

Photo Credit ESPN2

NBC

Cris Collinsworth explains origins of his slide

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