CM Punk certainly made a splash when he made his surprise debut on FS1’s WWE Backstage last week, and this week he had a lot to say about why he joined the show as well as professional wrestling in general. During the show, Renee Young sat down with him for a lengthy discussion about his […]
Hell must have frozen over in the WWE. CM Punk will be returning to WWE programming on FS1’s WWE Backstage. Punk made a surprise appearance on the show on Tuesday night to make the announcement. THAT. JUST. HAPPENED. #WWEBackstage pic.twitter.com/TDd5n0qk25 — WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) November 13, 2019 Ho-ly sh*t! Your chants have been answered!@CMPunk just showed […]
Errol Spence Jr. found himself in a dogfight with Shawn Porter, fighting for his life at times as the WBC welterweight champion swarmed him with the pressure he’s become known for. When the dust settled, Spence showed why he is the best in boxing today. Spence won a split decision victory over an aggressive Porter […]
FOX is really building up to the premiere of WWE SmackDown on its network. The station announced today that they will air a special kickoff show prior to the first-ever SmackDown on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET. The 30-minute show will feature “backstage access to celebrities and athletes, as well as past and present WWE […]
Some people age like fine wine. Manny Pacquiao has won another title, taking the WBA (Super) welterweight title from Keith Thurman in an extremely entertaining and competitive bout on Saturday. In the main event of the pay-per-view event, Pacquiao generally out-boxed Thurman and avoided his biggest power shots, winning a split decision through 12 rounds. […]
Former Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz has been reportedly shot in an apparent robbery in the Dominican Republic, according to multiple reports. Ortiz was taken to a hospital after he was shot in the back and the bullet went out of his stomach; he is currently in emergency surgery, this according to Marly Rivera […]
With legalized betting on the rise, it only makes sense for a network to take advantage of the growing trend. Fox Sports has unveiled a partnership with gambling app giant Stars Group, Fox Bet, that will release self-titled real money betting app in the US this fall. Precious few details are available, although it’ll cover a […]
We all heard the saying “happy wife, happy life” before. Well, this could be the case for one of America’s favorite couples. On Wednesday, Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd claimed that he is “hearing” rumors that Russell Wilson’s love for Ciara has him eyeing the big apple as his next landing spot. Could Russell Wilson replace Eli Manning in […]
The OGs got some moves up their sleeves. Ice Cube and LL Cool J are looking to head into the arena of television ownership. The long-time veterans have a long history in entertainment, beginning both as rappers and then transitioning to film. For Cube, his Big Three Basketball league is a growing phenomenon with a […]
Power lived up to its billing in the playoffs with a 51-43 victory over 3’s Company to win the BIG3 championship at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday night. Power Co-Captain Cuttino Mobley sealed the victory with a jumper off a drive to set off the celebration and deliver the Julius Erving Championship […]
When President Donald Trump attacked LeBron James’ intelligence, many came to show support towards the NBA mogul. One person who came to James’ defense was none other than Micheal Jordan. Through a spokesperson, MJ issued the following statement, “I support LJ. He’s doing an amazing job for his community.” Some speculated Jordan could have said more. […]
Queens get the money… Queens representative and Lo Lifes pioneer Meyhem Lauren is the voice of Fox Sports’ FIFA World Cup coverage. Even though he is known for the most rugged and raw rhymes alongside his common cohort and Outdoorsmen co-d Action Bronson, the Fly International Luxurious Art lyricist toned down his opulence to lend […]
Earlier this month, the Fox Sports Film network announced that they have attained the North American rights to boxing documentary They Fight, in which Chi-town notable Common has a hand in production. The Finding Forever rapper teamed up with Los Angeles-based film production company Argent Pictures to produce the project The Hollywood Reporter reports. Common’s […]
With ESPN set to add UFC to its lineup, it only made sense that FOX Sports follow suit by adding WWE SmackDown Live to its schedule. Vince McMahon and FOX Sports 1 struck a five-year deal north of $1 billion, which will give the network the rights to broadcast SmackDown Live beginning in October 2019. Last week, NBCUniversal declined […]
The UFC on Fox Sports era is coming to an end. News reports said on Tuesday night that ESPN, which already snagged rights to up to 15 live UFC events per year on its new streaming service ESPN+, has also won the television rights package, which will bring an additional 15 fight cards to the […]
Content is king. So when to rivals are both in need of great content, it could make for some strange alliances. Rival networks ESPN and FOX Sports have teamed up to put in a bid for the UFC’s new TV rights deal, according to Variety.com. According to the report, as many as 15 UFC events could head to […]
The man behind the Big Baller Brand is not going to entertain disrespect whatsoever. LaVar Ball has been the topic of discussion in front of the media for quite sometime. His controversial outtakes have been making NBA franchises look other directions as his son Lonzo is ranked the #2 prospect in this year’s NBA Draft. […]
After a long and successful run on ESPN’s First Take, Skip Bayless has officially left the program, signing on with competitor Fox Sports. The move left the network with a huge void to fill as First Take is ESPN’s highest rated program. Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports, who had previously left ESPN in the same […]
Arguably ESPN’s most recognizable face, First Take co-host Skip Bayless will be leaving the network and reportedly be joining Fox Sports. ESPN issued a statement regarding his departure. “Skip Bayless has decided to leave ESPN when his contract expires at the end of August. His final appearance on First Take will be the day after […]
Gary Payton is being accused of assaulting a woman in January Gary Payton has been suspended for the duration of the investigation into his pending assault charge, stemming from a January incident. Allegedly, Payton, the former Seattle Sonics standout guard, assaulted a woman named Trishtan Williams, who was his date to an awards function they […]