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Dallas MavericksESPN reporters make joint statement regarding revoked credentials

ESPN reporters Marc Stein and Tim MacMahon have made a joint statement about their media credentials being revoked by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. This barring of credentials would render them unable to attend and cover Mavericks home games or enter the arena free of charge as part of the press. “We want to thank our […]

Dallas MavericksMark Cuban's media access ban extended to all ESPN web reporters

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had originally revoked the media credentials of longtime ESPN writers Marc Stein and Tim MacMahon. This blackout has now been extended to all ESPN web reporters wishing to cover the Mavericks’ games at American Airlines Center this season, according to Star-Telegram special contributor Art Garcia. Cuban did not discuss the reasoning behind […]

New Orleans PelicansAnthony Davis stars in new SportsCenter commercial as IT blocker

After a 50-point outing against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday’s season-opener, Anthony Davis‘ popularity is bound to skyrocket once again. What better way to get his face out there than a new SportsCenter spot? The three-time All-Star plays an IT blocker, making sure ESPN journalists stay at the task at hand — something longtime SportsCenter anchor John […]

NBAESPN using new NBA graphics this year

Tuesday night, ESPN began airing NBA preseason games. The new NBA season also saw the debut of a new set of graphical enhancements to ESPN’s presentation package. The new graphics features an emphasis on larger player graphics with a new 3D logo, along with the classic red, white, and blue color scheme plus a cleaner score-bug. […]

Chicago BullsScottie Pippen joining ESPN as an NBA analyst

Former Chicago Bulls swingman and six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen will join ESPN as an NBA analyst, a source with knowledge told The Big Lead. While a formal announcement is yet to be made, Pippen is expected to be on air for about 50 dates during the upcoming NBA season, the majority of them coming on […]

Phoenix SunsESPN mistakenly uses Devin Booker photo for Notre Dame football player Devin Butler, who was arrested

When reporting the arrest of Notre Dame cornerback, Devin Butler, ESPN mistakingly used a photo of Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. Butler was placed under arrest for the suspicion of committing two felonies, battery of a police officer and resisting law enforcement. Five other members of the Notre Dame football team were arrested on […]

NBAThe NBA world pays tribute to late broadcaster John Saunders

Today is a sad day for the sports community as legendary broadcaster John Saunders passed away at the age of 61. The cause of death is yet to be announced. Saunders is widely known for his work hosting ‘The Sports Reporters’ on ESPN for the last fifteen years. He was also heavily involved in covering […]

NBACurt Schilling calls Stephen A. Smith a racist

Curt Schilling was recently let go by ESPN for some questionable statements he made regarding transgender people last month. In response, Schilling accused ESPN of being racist and pursuing a “liberal agenda.” In response to Schilling’s comments, Stephen A. Smith called out Schilling for the real reasons he believes the former Red Sox star was […]

Cleveland CavaliersStephen A. Smith has some ridiculous comments on LeBron coming to LA

Let’s just cut to the chase – no. LeBron will not go to the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, customarily, made some controversial comments regarding the matter on Tuesday’s ESPN First Take. “Chances are he’s not thinking about doing any such thing before delivering a championship to Cleveland,” Smith said. […]

Houston RocketsESPN graphic writes off Rockets, prematurely gives series to Warriors

The Golden State Warriors may be a game away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs, but nothing is official. Well, not according to ESPN. The Houston Rockets are a game away from being eliminated from the postseason, and ESPN all but considered them “done” when they showed this graphic: RELATED: Draymond Green […]

NBAVIDEO: ESPN's Doris Burke Shows Her Insane Handles While In Heels

Doris Burke once had twitter in a frenzy, because she decided to show off her point guard dribbling skills on live on ESPN. If you didn’t know Doris is a former athlete who played point guard for the Providence Friars and led the Big East in assists in her senior year. Not only is she a […]

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