Keith Hernandez still cashing substantial ‘Seinfeld’ residual checks
"It’s the gift that keeps giving,"
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Gary Cohen frustrated not being able to call Mets playoff games: ‘It never stops being painful’
"It’s by far the worst part of the job"
Bill Raftery joke had John Fanta’s wife worried he was necking with a bartender
"Kinda like you and the bartender last night!"
Scott Van Pelt reveals how close he came to reuniting with Ryen Russillo
"If it's being talked about, it's close to happening."
Mike Tirico confirms no additional interviews with Michael Jordan scheduled
"Was it what everyone wanted? Probably not. Was it better than not hearing from Michael Jordan? You’re damn right it was"
Peter Schrager explains differences in working at ESPN and NFL Network
Peter Schrager's first year at ESPN has been a success. But he's also candid about what he's still trying to figure out.
Joe Buck returning to MLB for Mets-Dodgers on ESPN
"It’s easier to do the launch off of the beginning of a season because it’s looking back"
J.J. Watt says he’s yet to hear from NFL about his referee criticism
"I’ve been waiting for the tap on my shoulder to say, ‘Hey, you’re a little hard on the refs here, pal.’"
Rece Davis dismisses ‘preposterous’ theory CAA’s Jimmy Sexton influences ESPN talent
"But it would never occur to (Sexton) to come and try to tell us what to say about any of this. Or at least, in my experience, [he] wouldn't."
Burke Magnus: Expect talent to flow ‘both directions’ between ESPN and NFL Network
"We don't want to blend them to such a degree that their identities start to meld."
ESPN exec Burke Magnus defends Pat McAfee outburst against ‘College GameDay’ producers
“He doesn’t mean it with any intent to harm. Frustration just kind of comes out of him at times.”
ESPN may not name ‘Around the Horn’ replacement until Fall 2026
"We've got some time. SportsCenter is doing well."
Al Michaels wants to continue calling ‘Thursday Night Football’ next season
"If I had to make a decision today, I would want to come back"
Ian Rapoport ‘fine’ with possibility of teaming up with Adam Schefter after ESPN-NFL deal goes through
"I like doing this and I just hope I keep getting to do it."
Kirk Herbstreit: My dog Peter is ‘Taylor Swift of college football’
"I've become just a dog handler when I am on the road."
Kirk Herbstreit: College football needs a commissioner to fix scheduling chaos
"It makes no sense to have all these games on one weekend."
Kirk Herbstreit: Pat McAfee ‘overhypes’ his critics
"He overhypes the fraction of the audience that was like, ‘what’s this guy’s deal?’ I think he blows that out of proportion"
Mina Kimes goes to bat for Ryan Clark after player vs. non-player argument
"...he has been probably one of my biggest advocates since I started doing this job."
Jim Nantz: ‘It’s OK to not have a hot take on everything’
"People feel like they’re incomplete if they’re not able to converse and have something really sharp and edgy to say"
Katie Nolan worries ESPN will want to make ‘NFL RedZone’ all about gambling
"It's not that I think (RedZone) doesn't exist for that. I'm saying gambling getting its f*cking hands on every single little piece of it is starting to annoy me."
Peter Schrager wants Andrew Whitworth to lead NFLPA
Because somebody has to.
Scott Hanson had doubts about ‘RedZone’ return: ‘The NFL are very tough negotiators’
"You have to be willing for that eventuality or that possibility."
Dan Orlovsky was legitimately pissed he lost Sports Emmy to Charles Barkley
"I turned into a baby."
Dan Orlovsky says he was close to leaving ESPN, reveals new details about CBS offer
"I came close to very seriously entertaining other places."
