Paris Olympics opening sparks political drama
"It makes me nervous when Mike Tirico threatens to talk about geopolitics."
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Shams Charania confirms Joe Biden’s withdrawal, in case you don’t believe Joe Biden
Charania's lack of a link or source here led many to think he was breaking the already-out-there news.
President Biden’s ‘I’m sick’ tweet drew so many sports jokes
There wound up being a lot of different sports references here.
President Biden’s ‘I’m running’ remark earns many NFL and NCAA jokes
Everyone from Matt Canada to Michael Vick to Joel Stave came up here.
Ohio secretary of state makes hilarious Ángel Hernández reference around election legislation
If there’s one thing many baseball broadcasters, other media members, and fans can agree on, it’s criticizing particularly-infamous...
Stephen A. Smith says political figures are ‘clamoring’ for him to get more involved
"My name is Stephen A. Smith, and I approve this message."
Presidential motorcade delayed Oregon’s arrival for UCLA game
"They are stuck at their hotel and not moving because of Presidential motorcade."
Ex-ESPN analyst David Pollack keeps recycling the same photo template in quest to ‘end wokeness’
Dave Pollack may no longer be sticking to sports, but he is sticking to the same old picture.
Pat McAfee: ‘Nobody’s wanting…to hear us talk about politics’
Stephen A. Smith feels sorry for political pundits on TV: ‘How y’all could be subjected to this stuff.’
"Me talking politics from time to time, I actually find myself feeling sorry for y’all. How y’all could be subjected to this stuff on a day-to-day basis?"
Former Big Ten blogger amongst Michigan legislators complaining to conference
Over the years, we've seen many former sportswriters and bloggers move into actual elected positions.
Rachel Nichols discusses Magic players’ opposition to team’s Ron DeSantis donation: “That’s very difficult to stomach.’
"Money for NBA teams, the Orlando Magic's money that they donated to Ron DeSantis, doesn't come from a magic tree elf. It comes from the work of players on the court."
Novak Djokovic’s lens-written message condemned by French sports minister, Olympic Committee of Kosovo, and others
Djokovic's "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" message has drawn major backlash.
Growing number of ESPN hosts step into transgender athlete debate
ESPN's delicate dance in the political world is about to get tested again.
Iranian reporter asks USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter why he hasn’t asked the U.S. Navy to move ships from around Iran
Apparently Gregg Berhalter is now chief of naval operations too.
Stephen A. Smith says he navigates the merger of sports and politics through fearlessness: ‘I’m not scared’
"I don't have a problem letting you know where the hell I stand and how I feel as it pertains to the world of politics because politics dramatically infiltrates our lives. Why are we going to pretend otherwise?"
Stephen A. Smith partners with Audacy’s Cadence13 for ‘Know Mercy’ podcast on “broad cultural topics and social issues”
"Although my love for sports will never fade, neither has my zest for expanding my interest beyond the court or field of play."
Keith Olbermann has left ESPN early to do a “The Worst Person In The World” political commentary series on YouTube
Olbermann is again leaving ESPN, but on good terms.
Barstool’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz vented on air on not being consulted ahead of Dave Portnoy’s interview with President Trump
"He didn't talk to me. He blatantly said 'I do not care what Dan thinks about this.'"
Aubrey Huff blasts Kenny Mayne, ESPN and Disney, claims they “create more political and racial divide everyday”
"I did make a political opinion but at no time did I threaten anyone’s life. You & ur colleagues @espn @Disney create more political & racial divide everyday. See how you played the race & politics card here to fit ur narrative?"
After Mitch McConnell’s complaint, Matt Jones takes time off from his Kentucky Sports Radio show at iHeartRadio’s request
"Senator McConnell has complained that having me on air is unfair and the man who speaks often about the importance of free speech and the exchange of public ideas has decided to cut off mine."
G/O Media fires Deadspin’s Barry Petchesky for not sticking to sports, union responds, Paul Maidment claims site has “incredibly broad mandate”
Petchesky had been with Deadspin for 10 years and wrote almost 20,000 posts there.
Alex Reimer is leaving WEEI to go work for a Massachusetts state senator
Reimer is exiting WEEI after almost three years to become the director of communications for a Massachusetts state senator.
Democratic presidential candidates Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren criticize Sinclair’s purchase of former Fox RSNs
"The agreement with Disney offers Sinclair an opportunity to charge consumers more by packaging their cable and broadcast programs."
Longtime Auburn coach, former ESPN analyst Tommy Tuberville announces run for Senate
With the exception of one year, Tommy Tuberville was a head coach from 1995-2016. His longest and most...
