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Oct 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) walks down the court during a time out during the first half at Paycom Center.

Sports media’s Paul George-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trade takes aged like milk

When OKC traded Paul George for a haul headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, sports media laughed. Six years and an MVP later, the joke’s on them.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 31, 2025 0
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Bold sports media predictions for 2025

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Rudy Martzke was a pioneer in sports media coverage

Network executives, producers and announcers alike did not want to read their names in the "Dreaded Glitch Award," but they did want to be part of "The Rudys"

By Ken Fang OnNov 25, 2024 0
Stephen A. Smith arrives for a live broadcast of ESPN's "First Take" from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. The show was in town as part of the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic.

Stephen A. Smith defends sports media layoffs: ‘They’re looking at numbers’

"Folks are not gone a lot of times because they lack talent … but they’re looking at numbers."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 30, 2024 5
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‘I totally get it’: Dan Le Batard has caught sports media fatigue

"Living it over the last few years has been quite the illuminating experience"

By Chris Novak OnMay 17, 2024 5
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How Shōgun explains the modern sports media landscape

Jun 13, 2023; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) looks on during minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Tyrann Mathieu has newfound respect for sports media

After participating in a media workshop, New Orleans Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has a newfound respect for sports media.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 10, 2024 0
Jon Wertheim and the SI Daily Cover story on Buck and Aikman.

Jon Wertheim talks SI feature on Joe Buck and Troy Aikman: ‘This is just another indication that this stuff really matters.’

"On the one hand, we say 'It doesn't matter who's calling the game, everybody's just watching for the action.' But if that is the case, you're not spending that kind of money."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 19, 2022 0

Joe Buck tells Bill Simmons there will be an MLB season: “There’s just too much invested in this thing”

Buck and Simmons also discussed social media, three-man booths, and athletes who could make good broadcasters, among many topics.

By Ian Casselberry OnApr 3, 2020 6

Jimmy Traina, Kyle Brandt highlight a sports media problem: Old guys trying to seem young

"Don't be fake!"

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 12, 2019 10
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Howie Schwab tweets resentment about how his time at ESPN ended in 2013, and about his inability to find new work

"If you have been at a company a long time, watch your back. Loyalty doesn't mean a thing any more. This will be the last time I ever talk about the pain of that day, being told I could not say goodbye to friends of over 25 years. I was treated like a joke."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 14, 2018 12
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Richard Deitsch reportedly leaving Sports Illustrated for The Athletic

It might soon be easier to list which writers haven't been hired by The Athletic.

By Jay Rigdon OnMar 12, 2018 1

5 sports media jobs that may not exist in 10 years

The days of the sports generalist in print and radio are nearly extinct.

By Ty Duffy OnNov 7, 2017 5

Donald Trump is baiting the sports media into the culture war he wants

The war of words is only just beginning.

By Ty Duffy OnSep 26, 2017 23

Saying bye to sportswriting: Amid industry chaos, ex-reporters explain why they’re leaving the profession

"What is the industry going to look like in five or 10 years?”

By Alex Putterman OnAug 24, 2017 18

Ken Rosenthal apologizes for report Yasiel Puig stormed off from Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to send outfielder Yasiel Puig to the minors Monday after trying and failing...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 1, 2016 0

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