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The University of Alabama celebrated the retirement of Dr. Ginger Gilmore from the athletic training staff Friday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Athletics director Greg Byrne speaks during the reception.

Alabama AD Greg Byrne: ‘Ship has sailed’ on SEC championship with looming CFP expansion

“I don’t like the idea of it going away, but I think it’s reality, with an expanded playoff.”

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 2, 2026 0
Oct 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; A Seattle Supersonics fan holds a sign advocating for their return during pregame warmups between the LA Clippers and Utah Jazz at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder writer wants apology from Seattle fans if Sonics return

"But if they want their Sonics' history back, an apology is in order."

By Matt Yoder OnMar 21, 2026 0
Feb 7, 2026; Cortina d'Ampezzo, ITALY; Lindsey Vonn of the United States during women's alpine skiing downhill training the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre.

Lindsey Vonn calls out USA Today columnist for ‘very odd’ piece questioning her Olympic comeback

"This ageism stuff is getting really old."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 7, 2026 0
Jeff Zillgitt

Longtime NBA writer Jeff Zillgitt accepts buyout from USA Today

"I don’t have anything lined up. but I still have stories to tell."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 29, 2025 0
The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs walks to the infield during player introductions before a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the MLB Field of Dreams stadium in Dyersville, Iowa.

Bob Nightengale erroneously reported Mets participating in 2026 Field of Dreams game

"F***ing Bob Nightengale. Shoulda known."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 24, 2025 0
Longtime sports columnist Dan Wolken announced his departure from USA Today after 13 years with the outlet.

Columnist Dan Wolken announces departure from USA Today

"I always figured there would come a day where I knew deep down it was time to go in a different direction. That moment recently came for me."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 15, 2025 0
For the first time in its history, USA Today has a women's sports editor in Heather Burns, who most recently worked at ESPN. Photo Credit: Girl, How'd You Get that Gig? Podcast/YouTube Screen Grab

USA Today makes Heather Burns its first women’s sports editor

Burns has a long history in journalism and most recently worked at ESPN.

By Michael Dixon OnJul 4, 2025 0
USA Today Title IX

Gannett launches USA Today Studio IX women’s sports vertical

"We see the demand for coverage that goes beyond the surface."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 16, 2025 0
Credit: USA TODAY

Newspapers

Gannett seeks AI sports editor amid union tensions, past controversies

Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; A Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet at College Football Playoff National Championship press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USA Today’s Dan Wolken says Notre Dame players said ‘threatening’ things to him after national title game

"It was ugly and unbecoming and unprofessional."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 22, 2025 0
golf writer Steve DiMeglio

Longtime golf writer Steve DiMeglio dies of cancer at age 63

"A very sad day for all of golf. We have truly lost a friend."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 1, 2025 0
Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

A’s GM David Forst refutes Bob Nightengale’s Max Fried reporting

The A's aggressively pursuing Max Fried was merely "untrue."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 11, 2024 0
rudy martzke

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
rudy martzke

Sports media pays tribute to pioneering columnist Rudy Martzke, dead at 82

Rudy Martzke launched the first national sports media column with USA Today in 1982.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 22, 2024 0
Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports

WNBA

Christine Brennan defends approach to Dijonai Carrington question

Sarah Spain and Christine Brennan discuss their coverage of the WNBA.

Christine Brennan denies Sarah Spain report she filed complaint with WNBA

"It is false. I have not filed a complaint."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 7, 2024 1
Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports

Newspapers

USA Today defends Christine Brennan after WNBA pushback: ‘Our mission is to report in an unbiased manner’

Christine Brennan called out for coverage of Caitlin Clark and Dijonai Carrington

WNBA players’ union rips Christine Brennan, USA Today over ‘indecent’ baiting of DiJonai Carrington

"Instead of demonstrating the cornerstones of journalism ethics like integrity, objectivity, and a fundamental commitment to truth, you have chosen to be indecent and downright insincere."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 27, 2024 5
Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) reacts during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Bob Nightengale prematurely eliminates Twins from playoffs

"RIP Minnesota Twins’ 2024 season."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 27, 2024 0
Chris Pirrone.

Chris Pirrone buys The Big Lead from Minute Media

"I am excited to rebuild an essential sports media brand!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 19, 2024 0
Jun 11, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A police officer tases a Cincinnati Reds fan after the fan ran onto the field in the ninth inning in the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Wire service photos of streaker getting tased at Reds game go viral

"Oh, he got tased. Down goes crazy fan!"

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 12, 2024 12
Jalen Milroe Alabama Week 10

‘USA Today’ files Jalen Milroe transfer report based on fake X account

There are Internet trolls who live to catch reporters in such an unfortunate situation.

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 13, 2024 0
Bob Nightengale on Foul Territory in December 2023.

Bob Nightengale says baseball writers ‘have become an embarrassment to the journalism community’

"We have made fools of ourselves plenty of times before in the history of baseball media...but we have taken this to new heights."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 10, 2023 5
Dec 5, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts answers questions at a press conference during the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Schwab-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Dave Roberts admits Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani meeting to media, immediately hears from team’s PR officials

Tiger Woods greets Steve DiMeglio Photo Credit: PGA Tour

Tiger Woods hugs ailing golf writer Steve DiMeglio in emotional moment

"Great to see him and the other players. Good for the spirits."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 29, 2023 0

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