Tag Archives: espn

Three-year NFL veteran Ryan Russell, who last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017, penned an as-told-to article to ESPN, in which he revealed that he is bisexual; amid his NFL comeback attempt. “My truth is that I’m a talented football player, a damn good writer, a loving son, …

LaVar Ball’s mouth has reportedly gotten him banned from one of the largest sports platforms in the world. According to The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch, ESPN will no longer feature Ball on any of its platforms after his inappropriate comments to Molly Qerim on Monday’s episode of ‘First Take.’ Ball’s appearance …

Stephen A. Smith is on his way to becoming the highest paid talent in ESPN history, so says sources with knowledge of the negotiations.  According to The New York Post, Smith’s longstanding career with ESPN may officially be paying off, as he’s expected to close a huge deal that could …

The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit against late ESPN anchor Stuart Scott’s estate because Scott’s ex-wife sued them for $162,000 that the company claims the estate has.  After Scott’s death, his ex-wife Kimberly Scott filed a lawsuit against Disney and Fidelity claiming she was supposed to be given …

Two years after Kevin Durant joined forces with the Golden State Warriors, the Maryland-bred baller is teaming up with another sports powerhouse to create a new athletics business show, titled “The Boardroom.”  According to Deadline, Durant’s Thirty Five Media is partnering with ESPN to produce the six-episode series, for the …

Following months of notable changes with the network, #JemeleHill is parting ways with ESPN. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to Bleacher Report, Hill has reportedly accepted a contract buyout from the company and will end her tenure on September 1.  The news was initially reported by Sports News’ Michael McCarthy. McCarthy reports that Hill …

Donald Trump is telling his supporters to bash ESPN for its decision to not broadcast the National Anthem before “Monday Night Football.” On Aug. 17, the network announced it would no longer air the playing of the National Anthem before its “Monday Night Football” program. “We generally have not broadcasted …

The NCAA introduced a set of significant new rule changes Wednesday that has left the NBA and USA Basketball “blindsided”, according to a league insider.  ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took to Twitter to detail the response felt from the NCAA’s announcement.  “Few are pleased w/ NCAA’s handling of release,” Wojnarowski tweeted. …

On Friday, former ESPN sports reporter Brittany “Britt” McHenry spilled a little tea about her tenure with the network, claiming to have been demoted because she is white.  *record scratch* Back in April 2017, ESPN made several rounds of cuts and layoffs due to the network’s decrease in TV viewership, ratings …

ESPN has reportedly cut all ties with Donovan McNabb after a thorough investigation into sexual harassment claims from his time at the NFL Network. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ A former wardrobe stylist at the network listed McNabb in a lawsuit that claims several employees sexually harassed her, including Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor, …

Jemele Hill has been suspended for two weeks after violating ESPN’s social media guidelines, for a second time. The network announced its decision Monday afternoon, saying Hill “previously acknowledged letting her colleagues and company down with an impulsive tweet.” “In the aftermath, all employees were reminded of how individual tweets …

On Wednesday, ESPN sent a memo to its employees, confirming the dismissal of nearly 100 employees, including some of the network’s popular on-air talent. “Dynamic change demands an increased focus on versatility and value, and as a result, we have been engaged in the challenging process of determining the talent …

Sage Steele has been booted from ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” show just a week before the playoffs.     Critics online have been celebrating Steele’s removal. She’s received a great amount of backlash over the last few months over multiple comments she’s made regarding the black community, politics, and most recently …

Sage Steele caught a lot of backlash on social media after she criticized Tampa Bay Buc Mike Evans for kneeling during the National Anthem in protest of Donald Trump. Steele posted a photo of her father’s grave site with the tweet, “Hey @MikeEvans13_ look up definition of the word DEMOCRACY …

Dan Le Batard hosts ESPN’s hilarious sports/pop culture show, Highly Questionable, alongside Bomani Jones and his father Gonzalo Le Batard, affectionately known as “Papi.”  The show is a favorite amongst sports lovers and non-sports lovers alike, especially when Papi raps along to hip hop music with his heavy Cuban accent. …

Jemele Hill and Michael Smith just struck gold with their new deal, as they are on their way to SportsCenter early next year, the network has announced. “Jemele and Michael have unique chemistry and impressive journalistic credentials, and we look forward to bringing their entertaining mix of perspective and passion …