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 Pouncey with a three-game suspension and Steelers lineman Larry Ogunjobi with a one-game suspension. Each player who was suspended is […]
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. Smith and ESPN have come to terms on a new five-year contract with a very high annual salary. […]
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 featherweight championship. THAT WORLD CHAMP FEELING! @ShakurStevenson ?#PhotoOfTheFight pic.twitter.com/Z7BuIts99B — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) October 27, 2019 The two men did not like […]
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 option in which Beal can opt-out of his contract with the Wizards and hit the free agency. Should […]
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 excluding the Houston Rockets from it’s NBA programming after a tweet from Rockets GM Darryl Morey went viral. Last […]
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. The co-host of First Take will be added to the ESPN NBA roster in an effort for the show […]
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 to ESPN. That’s the most guaranteed money for any non-quarterback offensive player in NFL history, Adam Schefter said. Thomas’ extension goes through the […]
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 Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN’s Get Up Tuesday morning, Barkley said Embiid needs to get his “fat butt” in […]
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 LaVar if she could “switch gears,” to which he replied, “You can switch gears with me anytime.” ESPN distanced themselves […]
Lavar Ball has been no stranger to controversy ever since his oldest son, Lonzo Ball became a prominent name in the basketball world. Some of it was fun, like his hot take on being able to beat Michael Jordan one-on-one or the $600 price tag on the Zo2 sneakers from his clothing company Big Baller […]
Last O.G. star and acclaimed comedian Tracy Morgan has been tapped to host to the 2019 ESPY’S. “I am very excited to be hosting The ESPYS,” said Morgan. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biological father Tony Dorsett and my second cousin Herschel Walker. And Bo Jackson I want my two […]
Ciara has been selected to host the fifth annual Sports Humanitarian Awards presented by ESPN. The Sports Humanitarian Awards are a celebration of the impact made by athletes, teams and sports industry professionals who use the power of sports to make a difference throughout the world. The evening will feature a special performance by acclaimed […]
One of the most highly touted college basketball recruits, R.J. Hampton, the No. 5 prospect in the ESPN 100 class of 2019, has decided to skip college and signed a contract with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League. He made an announcement on ESPN’s Get Up on Tuesday. Hampton becomes the […]
As sports betting becomes more mainstream in the United States, it also becomes more relevant to networks like ESPN to capitalize off it. Relevant enough, for ESPN to venture off into Las Vegas permanently. Caesars Entertainment has struck a deal with ESPN to open an odds-making studio on the Strip. According to the release, ESPN will use […]
The XFL is returning to rewrite their wrongs from 2001. While the relaunch has been slow and steady, many wondered if securing a television deal would take a lot of time. Luckily that’s no longer a problem or an issue. The XFL reached multiyear agreements with ESPN and Fox Sports on Monday to broadcast its games […]
Terrence Crawford made the second defense of his WBO title on Saturday in dominant fashion by headlining the inaugural Top Rank on ESPN pay-per-view at New York’s Madison Square Garden and finishing British star Amir Khan via sixth-round TKO. If you ordered the fight, chances are you were extremely ticked off with the final results. […]
Stephen A Smith has ascended the ranks at ESPN. Now he is in line to be the highest paid personality on the network. According to a report by The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand, the legendary First Take star could see his salary double from $5 million a year to $10 million annually. Stephen A. Smith […]
It’s been a whirlwind week for UFC star Conor McGregor. He abruptly announced his retirement from the UFC and now it’s being reported that he is now under investigation in his native Ireland for a sexual assault allegation, according to a New York Times report. The former featherweight and lightweight champion first made headlines on […]
The oldest civil rights organization in America, the NAACP, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Image Awards later this month. Again, The NAACP Image Awards will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, star of ABC’s hit sitcom black-ish. One of the nominees this year is ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith in the category of Outstanding Talk […]
Antoinette “Toni” Harris won’t let her gender stop her from pursuing her dream. She made history as she became the first female football player in a skill position to sign a letter of intent, accepting a scholarship to Central Methodist University in Missouri, as reported by ESPN. Such a cry baby but I’m ready for […]