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The Green Bay Packers have spent the past two years building their future around quarterback Jordan Love. Now, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes that investment could pay off with Love becoming the league’s Most Valuable Player. On ESPN’s “Get Up,” Orlovsky said Love has the talent, surrounding cast, and coaching support to reach the sport’s […]

It sounds like WWE is going all out for Wrestlepalooza, the first PLE to broadcast on ESPN+, and that could include the long-awaited return of AJ Lee after over a decade away from the squared circle. Speculation over Lee’s return to the ring has ramped up in recent days. Her husband, CM Punk, is in […]

ESPN’s College GameDay turned a Saturday morning into a historic sendoff on August 30, 2025, broadcasting live from Columbus, Ohio, for what became Lee Corso’s final appearance on the show. Fans sensed something special, and they showed up in record numbers. The episode became the most-watched in GameDay history, drawing 3.5 million viewers. “Lee Corso’s […]

The Kelce family has been in the spotlight all week. Just days after Jason Kelce reacted to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s engagement on the New Heights Podcast, welcoming Swift as the newest member of the family, another headline emerged involving the Philadelphia Eagles legend. Still, this one had nothing to do with wedding bells. […]

ESPN’s College Gameday is not what it is without the legendary Lee Corso. In April, he announced his retirement as the beloved college football analyst after 38 years. Tributes came pouring in from fans and colleagues alike. On Saturday, during the opening of College GameDay, a huge banner was on display among Ohio State fans […]

Following reports that ESPN could demote Dorus Burke for NBA broadcasts following her 2024-25 performance, the news has been confirmed, as longtime commentator Tim Legler gets the bump. The Athletic reports ESPN is promoting Legler, who will be joining Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson for the company’s NBA Finals broadcasts. Jefferson worked his first NBA […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg has yet to play a regular-season game, but the top overall pick is already dominating the conversation around the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. Flagg, who starred at Duke last season and became the first freshman in program history to win the Wooden Award, received overwhelming support in […]

ESPN’s planned docuseries on Colin Kaepernick is no longer happening, and the explanation behind the decision has sparked even more conversation. The network confirmed that it pulled the plug on the Spike Lee–directed project due to “creative differences,” TheSpun reports. Still, many wonder whether the timing of its cancellation and ESPN’s deepened relationship with the […]

With the 2025-26 season about to begin, ESPN released a list consisting of who they believe are the top 100 players in the country. The Auburn Tigers are one of the more notable programs in the nation, as they had two players named on the list. Auburn had one player named as the No. 100-ranked […]

ESPN recently revealed its top 100 players rankings for the upcoming college football season. Numerous players on the list deserve attention. However, it appears the Ohio State Buckeyes have two players ranked within the top three. In a list compiled by several college football experts at ESPN, Ohio State has safety Caleb Downs (No. 3) […]

ESPN released its official top 100 players list ahead of the college football season on Wednesday morning. It’s a list made by numerous college football experts at ESPN, highlighting some of the key players to keep an eye on next season. The Oregon Ducks managed to have three players make the list. All three Oregon […]

The trailer for ESPN’s upcoming Lee Corso special has already struck an emotional chord with fans, TheSpun reports. In just 47 seconds, it captures his charm, humor and the charisma that made him a household name. Reactions poured in instantly. “I’m not ready,” one fan admitted. Another added, “So I’m gonna cry Friday night AND […]

While making his return to SportsCenter after 22 years, sports personality Rich Eisen paid homage to former host Stuart Scott, who passed away in 2015. During the broadcast, a montage of Eisen and Scott’s moments showed. It then cut to Eisen in the present day, and he honored Scott. Hosting his first SportsCenter in 22 […]

ESPN’s Michael Voepel predicted that Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese will not return for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season in a recent article outlining bold projections for the final month of league play. Reese, 23, has been sidelined since July 29, when the Sky lost 103–86 to the Washington Mystics. She is recovering […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says a 2021 debate over the Milwaukee Bucks turned frightening when he and his family were targeted with death threats over his Bucks take. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins recalled the 2021 NBA Finals between the Bucks and Phoenix Suns. At the time, he […]

Ancient kingdoms, tribes, and nations are often associated with familial values and an unrelenting appreciation for tradition. ESPN’s The Kingdom identifies these traits as an integral part of the Kansas City Chiefs’ rise and current dynasty. The franchise’s core pieces are all viewed through the vulnerable lens of the 2024 season, and showcased in a […]

It looked like Inside the NBA had seen its last days when TNT bowed out, but ESPN swooped in and took the rights. At first, many believed the show would keep its same magic. Now, early details suggest that magic might be locked away for most of the year, per SI. ESPN done effed up […]

ESPN’s historic deal with the NFL will change sports media for the long term. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made his stance clear on the groundbreaking move. ESPN will have league’s official network fantasy platform and ever-popular RedZone channel transfer over to the ESPN offices. In exchange, the NFL will have a 10% stake […]

Starting in 2026, WWE PLEs will stream on ESPN+ in the United States instead of Peacock, and Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque seems thrilled. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a message to WWE fans following the announcement. Triple H seems ready for WWE’s latest move. “Bringing [ESPN] and [WWE] together […]

Fans in the United States are going to have to change up their subscription plans, as WWE PLEs, such as WrestleMania, are making a move to the new streaming service ESPN+. WWE and ESPN made the announcement on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In 2026, several annual PLEs, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and […]

NFL fans will soon have a new way to watch the beloved Red Zone program. Just one month ahead of the 2025 season, the league finally agreed to sell the NFL Network and its corresponding media rights to ESPN. The deal is expected to be officially announced next week, according to Andrew Marchand of ‘The […]

ESPN decided to part ways with Shannon Sharpe due to an ongoing lawsuit that was levied against him, which contained sexual assault allegations. It was reported that Sharpe had signed a new multi-year agreement with ESPN before the allegations, but he had stepped aside from his duties since the lawsuit came down against him in […]

Following the announcement of his departure from ESPN, Shannon Sharpe has broken his silence. On the Wednesday evening edition of the Nightcap podcast, Sharpe spoke about the news, particularly focusing on the timing of the announcement of him not returning to ESPN and it potentially clashing with the enshrinement of his brother Sterling Sharpe in the Pro […]

ESPN has officially parted ways with Shannon Sharpe, according to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. The move comes less than two weeks after Sharpe reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit in which he was accused of rape. Sharpe has been absent from the network since late April, when the allegations first surfaced. […]

For the first time since 1989, the NBA will not be broadcast on TNT. And while that fact has been clear for some time now, Charles Barkley is still mad about it. Barkley, the star of TNT’s crown jewel, “Inside the NBA,” will still be a part of the league’s national television programming. But it […]

It appears a deal between ESPN and the NFL is coming, and it would send the NFL Network to a new broadcasting company for over $2 billion. The Athletic reports the deal is “inside the 5-yard-line,” and it seems inevitable. If both sides come through, the NFL will send NFL Media, who run the NFL […]

Bradley Beal’s high-profile departure from the Phoenix Suns wasn’t just a cap-clearing maneuver. It was the culmination of months of tension for the Suns, uncertainty, and behind-the-scenes negotiations between Beal and Phoenix that ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recently unpacked. What began as a bold acquisition ended in a complex buyout, with Beal walking away from $13.9 […]

As the Chicago Bears head into the 2025 NFL season with a new-look coaching staff, one key player is poised to reach another level: cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Recently ranked No. 8 in ESPN’s annual cornerback rankings, voted on by over 70 NFL coaches, execs, and scouts, Johnson continues to establish himself as one of the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has always been hard to read. He’s part jester, part enigma, and at times, painfully honest. But behind the trolling, the one-liners, and the stone-faced media answers is a player deeply shaped by loss, distrust, and loneliness. That complex emotional makeup surfaced again during a rare moment of vulnerability […]

In a stunning yet well-earned twist, Cincinnati Bengals superstar Ja’Marr Chase has leapfrogged his former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson to claim the top spot in ESPN’s 2025 NFL wide receiver rankings. The annual list, which draws insights from over 70 NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, emphasizes who the league’s best players are right now. In […]

Even though there were some high spots, ESPN got a fair amount of pushback from fans unhappy about a couple of production elements – mainly the split-screen and strange camera angles- during coverage of the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. Although the Home Run Derby is usually one of the most enjoyable events […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is having quite the first season. She is averaging 18.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, all the while battling injuries. On Monday, ESPN put out its rankings of the top 25 players at midseason. Bueckers came in at No. 13. ESPN contributor Alexa Philippou gave Bueckers a glowing review. […]

As the All-Star break approaches, the Indiana Fever is coming back to life. On Sunday, the Fever defeated the Dallas Wings in a Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers showdown 102-83. On Monday, ESPN officially released its rankings of the top players at the midseason. Naturally, Clark was featured in the top ten, coming in 9th, and her […]

Vibe Check isn’t just another show slapped onto a streaming schedule. It’s ESPN’s most intentional move yet to elevate women in sports media, and it finally has a premiere date. Launched on Monday, June 30, the program will drop new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m. ET on Disney+, marking only the […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins fired back at Bill Simmons over recent comments the longtime analyst made about ESPN and its basketball coverage, calling Simmons “bitter” during a pointed segment on the Road Trippin’ podcast. Speaking with hosts Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton, Perkins responded to Simmons’ continued criticism of ESPN and its […]

ESPN has made a major investment in the future of lacrosse and women’s sports. ESPN and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) have announced a new five-year media rights agreement that will begin in 2026 and includes a three percent investment stake in the PLL for ESPN, according to CNBC. The deal also includes all of […]

Longtime Golden State Warriors reporter Anthony Slater is set to leave The Athletic and join ESPN later this summer, as reported by Front Office Sports. This transition brings a significant voice to ESPN’s NBA coverage. Slater will keep his focus on the Warriors while also expanding his reporting to cover the broader league. Slater’s departure […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have captured NFL headlines everywhere with the recent signing of Aaron Rodgers, a move that might come with more long-term complications than short-term solutions. While Rodgers brings Hall of Fame credentials and a wave of attention to Pittsburgh, the signing raises questions about the future of the quarterback position for the franchise, […]

Dick Vitale has been the heartbeat of college basketball for nearly fifty years, and now, the iconic broadcaster is set to keep that spirit alive even longer. On Monday, ESPN announced that Vitale, who is 86 years old, had signed a contract extension that will keep him on the air through the 2027-28 season. But […]