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Hall of Fame broadcaster Tom Jackson is retiring after 29 years as an NFL analyst at ESPN. *After 29 years as an NFL analyst with ESPN, Hall of Fame broadcaster Tom Jackson is calling it quits. The three-time Pro Bowler and member of the Broncos’ Ring of Fame – who spent his entire 14-year […]

Maria Taylor shares a personal story on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” (Aug. 27, 2020) *On ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” Thursday, host Maria Taylor told a story about her father giving “the talk” to her 19-year-old brother, highlighting the message with the warning “comply or die” when being stopped by the police. Taylor said that her brother made […]

Katina Powell speaks to ESPN investigative reporter John Barr for “Outside the Lines” *Katina Powell, a 42-year-old self-described former escort in Kentucky, has come forward with details of nearly two-dozen stripping and sex parties held from 2010 to 2014 for recruits of the University of Louisville’s basketball team. Five former University of Louisville basketball players […]

[…] throughout the year. As part of the partnership, Google will serve as Presenting Partner of the WNBA Playoffs and as an Associate Partner of WNBA All-Star on ESPN and the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Google is the fourth company to step up and become a WNBA Changemaker, joining the exclusive collective of current Changemakers AT&T, […]

*Variety is reporting that Michael Smith will anchor ESPN’s 6 p.m. ET “SportsCenter” alone for the remainder of Jemele Hill’s suspension. The two have co-anchored the high profile timeslot — billed as “SC6” — since February, following the end of their previous midday hour, “His & Hers,” on ESPN2. Tuesday will be Smith’s first […]

[…] 2017 in New York City. (Aug. 9, 2017 – Source: Mike Coppola/Getty Images North America) *The Rev. Al Sharpton expressed outrage Monday over Jemele Hill’s two-week suspension by ESPN. Sharpton has threatened a boycott of the network after Hill was suspended for two weeks for what ESPN termed a “second violation” of its social media guidelines […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Jemele Hill mourn the death of colleague and mentor John Saunders (Aug 10, 2016) *The death of John Saunders Wednesday at age 61 left many in the sports world in shock, and a number of his colleagues and close friends at ESPN in shambles. Stephen A. Smith was on his […]

* ESPN The Magazine has revealed its list of the 20 most dominant athletes of 2018, which includes LeBron James and gymnast Simone Biles, who bagged the #1 spot as the most dominant athlete of the year. The Olympic gold medalist recently became the first female gymnast to win four World Championships. She spoke […]

Rachel Nichols – Malika Andrews- ESPN *ESPN announced today (July 6th) that Rachel Nichols will not be reporting at the NBA Finals sideline. Instead, she has been replaced by #MalikaAndrews. ESPN said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter: “We believe this is the best decision for all concerned in order to keep […]

[…] have unveiled a new partnership with Def Jam Recordings, and former Giants receiver Victor Cruz has announced his retirement as well as a new post-football gig with ESPN. The new partnership between the Jets and Def Jam will see the pair of New York institutions teaming up on exclusive content for fans during the […]

[…] color barrier in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947, when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of this moment, ESPN is dedicating programming to honor his legacy. “It is a natural opportunity I believe to not only recognize his legacy but to educate those who may […]

[…] Bullseye Event Group on February 13, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Bullseye Event Group) *After settling her “free speech” lawsuit against ESPN, longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Sage Steele is leaving the company. Last year, Steele sued ESPN and its parent company, The Walt Disney Co., for allegedly violating her […]

Dan Le Batard *The host of ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” is under fire for comments about Magic Johnson that some have labeled racist. Speaking on Magic being named team president for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dan Le Batard criticized the five-time NBA champion’s ability to run the team, saying he only got the top job […]

ESPN Lays Off Top Tier On-air Talent (David Dee Delgado-Reuters-Ethan Miller-Bob Levey-Marcus Ingram-Getty Images) *New York (CNN) — ESPN is laying off around 20 high-profile/Top Tier on-air sports commentators as part of a cost-cutting initiative, a source with knowledge of the layoffs told CNN. Among those let go were Max Kellerman, Keyshawn Johnson, […]

*Following Jemele Hill’s series of Tweets in which she referred to Donald Trump as a white supremacist, ESPN released a statement calling her actions ‘inappropriate.’ The ‘Sportscenter’ host wrote that Trump is a “white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself” with “other white supremacists.” She called him “unqualified and unfit” to be president, adding that […]