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CNN Sports’ Dana O’Neil on why she left and later returned to sports writing
After a year-long break from journalism, Dana O’Neil is back doing what she loves. O’Neil, best known for her expertise in college basketball, now covers a range of sports. She writes for CNN Sports, continuing a long and prestigious career that has included stops at the Philadelphia Daily News, ESPN.com, and The Athletic. She also…
‘Intergalactically stupid’: Danny Parkins torches Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson over Bears admission
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson’s admission that he left a wild Chicago Bears comeback win over the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field early to beat traffic — while trying to make a Bears stadium pitch on 104.3 The Score — sparked predictable backlash. But no response was as memorable as Danny Parkins’ take on 104.3…
Sean McDonough praised for call on Stanley Cup Final Game 2 OT winner
The Carolina Hurricanes evened up the series with a wild 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night in Raleigh. Carolina trailed 2-0 entering the third period. Sean McDonough had the ESPN on ABC play-by-play duties, and he delivered electric commentary with unbelievable timing…
How Danielle Trotta guided herself — and NASCAR — through the grief of Kyle Busch’s death
There is no blueprint in sports broadcasting for what Danielle Trotta has done in the last two weeks. The studio host for Amazon Prime Video’s coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series was ready for a celebration as the streamer took the baton from Fox Sports for its summer swing of five races, set to begin…
Joel Klatt replaces Kirk Herbstreit as color commentator in EA Sports College Football 27
It was recently reported that Kirk Herbstreit will not be in EA Sports’ College Football 27. Herbstreit served as the color commentator alongside play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler for the “Big Game” broadcast team in College Football 25 and 26, after EA Sports relaunched the popular video game franchise that was previously known as NCAA Football.…
Stuart Scott was ‘pissed’ at Rich Eisen for wanting to work with Dan Patrick
Rich Eisen debuts This Was SportsCenter on Friday, and Dan Patrick joined the first episode for a raw conversation about working at ESPN. The debut episode looks back at Patrick’s start on SportsCenter after leaving CNN for ESPN, it covers the peak of his tenure anchoring The Big Show alongside Keith Olbermann, and their breakup…
EA Sports releases trailers for Madden NFL 27, College Football 27
Earlier this week, EA Sports revealed the covers for the video games Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams graces the cover of Madden NFL 27. And College Football 27 features various star players on its covers, as well as Indiana national championship-winning head coach Curt Cignetti as part of…
Stanley Cup Final Game 1 draws biggest audience since 2019
The NHL’s strong television run continued with Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final drawing its largest audience in seven years. Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes averaged 4.8 million viewers on ABC, the largest audience for a Stanley Cup Final Game 1 since…
ESPN reportedly planning another round of layoffs, including on-air talent
ESPN is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs, and this time on-camera talent are said to be at risk. The news comes from a report by Ryan Glasspiegel at Front Office Sports. ESPN already conducted a round of layoffs this spring, letting about 30 off-camera workers go. The earlier round of ESPN layoffs was…
Pat McAfee wants viewers to ‘trade’ on his made-for-DraftKings game show
The Pat McAfee Show‘s new DraftKings partnership is taking an interesting early turn. On Thursday, McAfee announced his show will be hosting a Family Feud-style competition between his cast and the cast of NFL Live next Thursday, June 11, at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, dubbed Progrum Feud. That part is innocent enough. The catch is,…
ESPN reportedly ‘evaluating’ use of AI imagery during NBA Finals after Tony Parker backlash
After using artificial intelligence to manipulate a photo of San Antonio Spurs great Tony Parker during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a decision that was promptly criticized by viewers, ESPN is rethinking its approach. The network is reportedly “evaluating” its continued use of the AI technology, which aided in the creation of Parker’s “moving…
Is the picture quality on the NBA Finals better or worse? The answer is complicated
Game 1 of the NBA Finals had a bit of everything. Both ESPN, and the league have to be thrilled with the trajectory of this series and the playoffs in general. But of the many social media discussions that popped up last night during the game, a familiar complaint surfaced. ABC/ESPN broadcasting the NBA Finals…
University of Hawaii leaves Spectrum Sports for free over-the-air broadcasts
It will be much easier to watch University of Hawaii athletics this season, both in and out of the state. Beginning this season, the University of Hawaii will move its broadcasts from Spectrum Sports to Hawaii News Now, a group of over-the-air stations owned by Gray Media. Gray will also have the opportunity to distribute…
ESPN bolsters WNBA coverage, adds rules analyst for broadcasts
The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, which cemented the league’s meteoric rise, was made possible thanks to the league’s new $2.2 billion media rights deal running through 2036. As part of the deal, ESPN and ABC will air five of the next 11 WNBA Finals and a conference finals series in eight of the 11…
Stephen A. Smith slams ‘patently false’ national anthem protest accusations against San Antonio Spurs
As right-wing media attempts to force the San Antonio Spurs into a national anthem controversy, Stephen A. Smith won’t have it. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stood for Tori Kelly’s rendition of the national anthem to begin Game 1 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. But even as most of the team bowed their heads…
FIFA, Netflix partner on World Cup video game
Netflix might not be broadcasting the World Cup until next year’s women’s tournament, but the streaming giant is getting in on the action for the men’s competition this summer. On Thursday, Netflix and FIFA announced the release of FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, a video game accessible within the Netflix Games interface where players can use…
Kendrick Perkins: Victor Wembanyama got ‘exposed’ by Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are on the back end of legendary careers, but the league looks to be in a good place with the next generation of stars, such as Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, and Victor Wembanyama, taking up the mantle. Wembanyama, who hails from France, in particular,…
Stephen A. Smith: ‘Kevin Garnett has to watch his mouth’
Stephen A. Smith did not pick a fight with Kevin Garnett, but for a moment, it sounded like he might be going down that path. Smith has shown a willingness to get into it with Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and other NBA stars. But Garnett isn’t someone you want to pick…
CBS, Serie A extend media rights agreement through 2026-27
After testing the open market, Serie A will continue its media rights partnership with CBS for another season. The league and network announced the extension on Thursday, which will keep all of the top-flight Italian soccer league’s English-language broadcasts on CBS platforms, primarily Paramount+. The deal will also include a minimum of 20 Coppa Italia…
Matt Barrie: SEC breaking away would be ‘entertaining’ unlike Big Ten
The future of college sports, and football in particular, feels more uncertain than ever. The NCAA, athletic conferences, universities, and even the U.S. government are working toward a solution that will appease all the powers that be, particularly at the top college football programs in the country. The head coach of one of those programs,…
Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about feeling late mother’s presence during NBA Finals
Karl-Anthony Towns played one of his best games since joining the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and he also gave his best interview after it. Jalen Brunson looked angry after the Knicks took Game 1 of the Finals on the road against the Spurs. He looked angry at the San…
Telemundo commits to no commercials during World Cup water breaks
Before it kicks off, the story of the 2026 World Cup has been the commercialization of the event overshadowing the actual tournament. From insane ticket prices and government investigations into unfair practices to local controversies over travel costs to the existence of a World Cup Final halftime show for the first time ever, FIFA’s unending…
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admits he left Bears-Packers early to beat traffic
Mayor Brandon Johnson appeared on 104.3 The Score on Wednesday to make his pitch for the Chicago Bears to remain in the city for their next stadium, specifically on the lakefront. And during that appearance, Johnson admitted something that he probably shouldn’t have. In an attempt to explain how difficult it is to get in…
Concern mounts around Victor Wembanyama fatigue: ‘Low on energy from the first quarter’
The 2026 NBA Finals tipped off on Wednesday night with an intense back-and-forth affair between Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs. On an evening where neither star was particularly efficient, Brunson willed the Knicks to a 105-95 victory, scoring 30 points on 12-for-31 shooting. Wembanyama’s losing effort included 26 points…
Emmanuel Acho community noted for awful Jalen Brunson take
Emmanuel Acho rushed to judge Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and his premature observation backfired brutally. Game 1 of the NBA Finals didn’t begin too well for Brunson and the New York Knicks as the San Antonio Spurs went on a 20-5 run to close out the first quarter. Worse than…
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