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March 24, 2020

ESPN has been hoping to add Peyton Manning to their NFL Monday Night Football broadcasting booth. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen. Manning has officially turned down ESPN’s massive offer, And... Read Article

Could ESPN Release ‘The Last Dance’ Documentary Early?

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2020

ESPN is very dry these days due to the coronavirus. Instead of live sports, analysis, and highlights, the network is filled with 30 for 30 documentaries and old games. But what about something new? Michael Jor... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: UFC Prez Dana White Says Coronavirus ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ UFC

Rhett Butler

March 15, 2020

UFC President Dana White will not allow the organization’s event schedule to be derailed because of a global coronavirus pandemic. White is channeling his inner Diddy and his UFC events just 'cant stop, won... Read Article

ESPN Cancels Midday Show ‘High Noon’ Starring Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre

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February 26, 2020

Another minority lead show on ESPN is getting canceled. Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand reported on Monday that the staff of “High Noon,” which is hosted by Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre, was informe... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: ESPN Set to Offer Tony Romo the Most Lucrative Salary in Sports Casting History

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January 13, 2020

Having tried a couple of different ideas to fix its Monday Night Football broadcasting team, ESPN seems ready to throw money at the problem. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reported that ESPN w... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Cari Champion Announces She Is Leaving ESPN

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January 9, 2020

Cari Champion is leaving ESPN. The longtime network host announced the news on Twitter Thursday with no explanation as to why or what her plans are moving forward. https://twitter.com/CariChampion/statu... Read Article

Jemele Hill and Stephen A. Smith Argue on Twitter over Kaepernick

December 13, 2019

Journalist Jemele Hill and ESPN Host Stephen A. Smith exchanged words on social media on Thursday about the never-ending topic of Colin Kaepernick in the NFL. Stephen A. has been on record saying that behi... Read Article

Stream Wars: Twitter Reacts to the Release of Disney+

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December 12, 2019

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It's safe to say we're in the middle of a stream apocalypse right now. Apple TV+ recently launched and Netflix has been dominating the stream wars with their award-winning original content. But Disney+ launc... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Steelers QB Mason Rudolph Receives $35,000 Fine for Role in Thursday Night Brawl

November 18, 2019

With less than 10 seconds left in a clear win for the Cleveland Browns, a brawl broke out on field Thursday night that left Browns defender Myles Garrett with an indefinite suspension, Steelers lineman Maurkice... Read Article

MR. ESPN: Stephen A. Smith Reaches Mega Deal With ESPN To Be Highest Paid Talent in the Company’s History

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November 8, 2019

Stephen A. Smith has branded himself as one of the most recognizable personalities on ESPN if not all of the sports media world. Now, he’s going to be paid like it. The New York Post reports that Stephen A. Sm... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Boxing Upstart Shakur Stevenson Dominates Joet Gonzalez to Win WBO Featherweight Title

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October 28, 2019

The next young and bright boxing superstar has arrived. With only 13 fights into his professional boxing career, Shakur Stevenson is a world champion, defeating Joet Gonzalez to win the vacant WBO featherwei... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Bradley Beal Agrees to $72 million Extension with Washington Wizards

October 17, 2019

The Washington Wizards broke the bank on their star guard Thursday. According to ESPN, Beal has signed a max extension worth $72 million over the next two years with the Wizards. The deal includes a 2022 player... Read Article

John Oliver Slams “Loud, Wrong” Stephen A. Smith for Hong Kong Protest Take

October 14, 2019

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Last Week Tonight host John Oliver criticized ESPN host Stephen A. Smith on Sunday for his position on the NBA's relationship with China. In his 30-minute show on HBO, Oliver discussed the news that China was e... Read Article

Stephen A. Smith Added to ESPN’s NBA Coverage

Shawn Grant

August 22, 2019

ESPN really just needs to rename the network after Stephen A. Smith. The most popular personality on the sports network will be on another show, as he is reportedly being added to the NBA studio coverage. Th... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Michael Thomas Becomes Highest Paid Wide Receiver in NFL

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August 1, 2019

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Michael Thomas has signed a deal with the New Orleans Saints on a five-year, $100 million extension that includes $61 million guaranteed. That agreement makes him the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, according... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Charles Barkley Says Joel Embiid and Zion Williamson Need to Lose Weight

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July 17, 2019

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Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is known for speaking his mind and the tradition continues as he gave his thoughts on some of the NBA stars today. When asked about the current star of his former team, the Philade... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Jalen Rose Breaks His Silence on Situation Between LaVar Ball and His Wife Molly Qerim

July 1, 2019

LaVar Ball sparked controversy in his First Take appearance earlier this month when he made a suggestive remark to the show's mediator, Molly Qerim. When she attempted to get the show back on track, Qerim asked... Read Article

ESPN is Done With Lavar Ball After “Inappropriate” Comments On ‘First Take’

June 20, 2019