ESPN’s Rachel Nichols’ Comments About Black Colleague Maria Taylor Causes Big Stink for Network / LISTEN
Rachel Nichols – Maria Taylor – Getty composite via TMZ) *Oops. When ESPN’s NBA host/reporter Rachel Nichols made private comments about the network’s decision to have Maria Taylor, who is Black, host the NBA Finals, we’re sure she didn’t anticipate them being leaked. Well, they were and now all hell’s breaking loose because of […]
Sage Steele: ESPN Replaces Controversial Host With Michelle Beadle; Black Twitter Rejoices!
photo source: Twitter.com *Sage Steele has been replaced by Michelle Beadle on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” and Black Twitter is over the moon about it. Steele has been with ESPN for a decade, and in recent months she’s been at the center of several controversies regarding her conservative political views, as well as her disdain […]
Report: Mike Tirico (‘MNF’ Announcer) Leaving ESPN for NBC
*If you’re a fan of ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, you’ll be interested in knowing that he’s leaving ESPN. Tirico, the play-by-play voice of Monday Night Football, is headed to NBC Sports. Tirico, 49, has been with ESPN since 1991 and has called Monday night games for the network since 2006. He also calls […]
ESPN Argues ‘No Obligation’ to Analyst it Fired Over Venus Williams ‘Gorilla’ Comment
Doug Adler and Venus Williams * ESPN has responded to claims in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against the channel by former tennis analyst Doug Adler over his comment about Venus Williams that some perceived to be a racial slur. While working the 2017 Australian Open for ESPN, Adler claims to have referred to Williams’ […]
Jemele Hill Denies ESPN Host Chris Berman Left Her a ‘Racially Disparaging’ Voicemail
*Former “SportsCenter” anchor Jemele Hill denies claims made in a former colleague’s lawsuit that ESPN’s Chris Berman left Hill a “racially disparaging voicemail” and that nothing happened to him after Hill complained. The voicemail allegations surfaced Monday (March 5) when former ESPN host Adrienne Lawrence filed a discrimination lawsuit against the network, claiming “SportsCenter” anchor John […]
ESPN Says Jemele Hill’s Tweets ‘Violated Company’s Social Media Policy’
[…] at his core he’s is a racist narcissist — Trump is only going after the black woman who shared similar sentiments. Racist much? Trump’s White House has ESPN’s public editor Jim Brady quivering, so he attempted to clean up Jemele Hill’s so-called “mess” by stating that she violated the company’s social media policy in […]
Stephen A. Smith on Trump-Biden debate: ‘Have Your Fears Now Been Confirmed?’ | VIDEO
*Thursday night after the presidential debate, ESPN’s numero uno personality Stephen A. Smith lent his voice to the politically charged atmosphere during NewsNation’s coverage of the war of words between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. Known for his insightful and often outspoken commentary on sports, Smith has not shied away from […]
U’rrrre Fired! Robert Griffin III and Samantha Ponder Exit ESPN as Network Restructures | WATCH
Robert Griffin III – screenshot *And just like that. ESPN has parted ways with football analyst Robert Griffin III and host Samantha Ponder, according to a report from The Athletic. The decision is part of broader budgetary evaluations by Disney, ESPN’s parent company, as it approaches the end of its fiscal year. Robert Griffin […]
After Stephen Jackson Said This: ‘F**k ESPN … Rachel Nichols Did Deserve That Job’ – The Backlash Came / VIDEO
Stephen Jackson – Rachel Nichols (Instagram) *As we reported earlier, ESPN host/reporter Rachel Nichols had a conversation in 2020 with Lebron James’ PR flack, Adam Mendelsohn, that leaked and went viral because of what Nichols said in regard to how she could prevent Maria Taylor, a Black ESPN anchor/reporter, from taking over her job […]
Michael Smith and Jamele Hill to Take Over ESPN’s 6 PM ‘SportsCenter’ Slot After Super Bowl
Michael Smith and Jemele Hill of ESPN’s “His & Hers” *ESPN’s Michael Smith and Jemele Hill will end their daytime show “His & Hers” in the coming weeks and take their talents into primetime to co-host the 6 p.m. edition of the network’s flagship program, “SportsCenter.” The pair, who just signed new, multi-year deals […]
Nicole Schuman: Stephen A. Smith Brings ESPN Crisis, Yet Again
[…] maintain brand reputation, while allowing talent to deliver personal punditry? Many media personalities may want to do further research or consider the public temperature before sounding off. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith is not known for his shy demeanor. As one of the faces of ESPN, Smith spoke about the popularity and impact of […]
ESPN’s New Digital Hub ‘The Undefeated’ Targets Black Audience
Kevin Merida, most recently managing editor of The Washington Post, has been named editor of ESPN’s The Undefeated. *ESPN announced May 17th as the launch date for “The Undefeated,” its long-in-the-works digital hub that examines the intersection of sports, race and culture. ESPN said the outlet will combine long-form and short-form storytelling, original reporting […]
ESPN Host Sage Steele Sues Network for Violating Her Free Speech
Sage Steele (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Bullseye Event Group) *SportsCenter’s Sage Steele is taking legal action against her employer ESPN and its parent company, The Walt Disney Co., for allegedly violating her right to free speech. In her complaint, per Complex, Steele notes that she was sidelined by the network after she […]
TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ Moving to ESPN in 2025
Inside the NBA *TNT’s “Inside the NBA” will continue despite the network losing NBA broadcast rights next season. ESPN, under its upcoming NBA deal, is reportedly set to license the show and incorporate it into its coverage in 2025, according to unnamed sources, the Los Angeles Times reports. In August, the league secured a […]
ESPN Reportedly Offers Maria Taylor Annual Contract Worth $3M
Maria Taylor * ESPN has reportedly offered Maria Taylor a very lucrative contract worth $3 million per year, according to reports. The news comes amid the controversy over reporter Rachel Nichols’ private comments about the network’s decision to have Taylor, who is Black, host the NBA Finals, as reported by Black Enterprise. As we previously […]
