Former Mariners manager Scott Servais learned of firing on social media
Servais had been Seattle's manager since 2016.
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Aliyah Boston happy she quit social media amid online harassment
"I know people do a lot of stuff for clickbait … but some people just really have that type of mindset and hatred in their heart."
The Army’s ‘catastrophic’ partnership with The Rock and the UFL reportedly led to loss of 38 enlistments
"The center of gravity was Johnson, whom service planners were hoping could elevate the Army brand."
Jason Kelce wore shirt featuring Ilona Maher, U.S. Olympic women’s rugby star once bullied for being ‘too masculine’
Italian sports journalist falsely identified as Trump shooter on social media, vows legal action
"I kindly ask to be left in peace because I have been a victim of this since 2018."
NFL offseason engagement bait social media posts have officially jumped the shark
The eyeballs emoji used to mean something.
MLB teams are getting roasted for teasing a big announcement that turned out to be a Def Leppard tour
"Just like the Cardinals, a lineup that would have been exciting in the '80s."
Adidas engages in sardonic Twitter feud with Kevin Durant
"u dusty bouta retire soon anyway."
ESPN and Disney’s X accounts went dark on Saturday following advertising pause
No ESPN company account posted on Saturday, including the college football ones.
Duke’s social media team confused Virginia and West Virginia, spelled it ‘Virgina’
It's not like Duke is known for its academics, so...
ESPN passes Paris Saint-Germain as most-followed brand on TikTok
Technically, TikTok itself is the most followed brand on its platform. But ESPN has risen above all others.
The NFL and pretty much everyone else has abandoned Threads
The much hyped Threads is slowly dying out as major brands like the NFL don't even bother posting to it anymore.
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman offers impassioned reasons for quitting social media
"I do not believe that you can hide behind a phone and address people as personally as what people do."
Ex-NBA employee uses official Facebook page to accuse the league of exploiting social media workers
"I worked 14 hour shifts without breaks at times. Shoutout Adam Silver."
Oakland Athletics broadcaster Jessica Kleinschmidt on building a social media presence: ‘Be authentic, Be vulnerable, Be real’
"I think for me I woke up one day and decided to be Jess Kleinschmidt instead of being the next Katie Nolan or the next Michelle Beadle."
Miami’s Mario Cristobal says ‘a world of social media tough guys’ complain about NIL and the transfer portal
"If we want to change things, let’s make change. Let’s not go on these rants that do nothing for anybody."
The dream of Sports Bluesky dies with Threads
The sports media world is starting to migrate from Twitter to Bluesky
Elon's folly is Bluesky's gain.
Jeff Van Gundy says social media has ‘a truly negative impact on players’
"All of these young people take so much of their cues on how they're doing through social media. I just hope we're just a little bit kinder to him than we are to some people on social media."
‘We have to be more cautious and careful’: Sports media on Twitter’s long, slow demise
NBA digital growth includes 13 billion Instagram views, tripled app views
The NBA's 13 billion video views on Instagram this regular season were the most recorded by any Instagram account over that period.
BBC strikes deal to bring Gary Lineker back after weekend of walkouts in support of him
"I want to thank you all for the incredible support, particularly my colleagues at BBC Sport, for the remarkable show of solidarity."
What’s the point of the PGA Tour social media policy?
Facing a real external threat, the PGA Tour has maintained a steadfastly stupid approach to content sharing.
What happens to sports media if Twitter dies?
Kevin Burkhardt on people ‘sour no matter what I do’: ‘If they don’t like me, I don’t give a f–k.’
"There’s always somebody who’s going to be sour no matter what I do. If they don’t like me, I don’t give a fuck."
