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An ESPN executive is denying a report from Outkick’s Clay Travis that the network pulled NCAA football analyst Paul Finebaum from all TV appearances since he publicly expressed interest in running for senate in Alabama. “This is not true at all. The below is TOTALLY FALSE,” ESPN’s Vice President of PR Bill Hofheimer wrote via […]

A week ago ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum expressed intentions to leave his job and run for the U.S. Senate in the state of Alabama. Now, it appears as though he has lost his position as a result of his political desires, per Nick Kosko of On3Sports.com. According to Clay Travis of Outkick, ESPN and it’s […]

For the second time, ESPN has messed up a WWE Superstar’s name, this time their top champion, Cody Rhodes, ahead of Crown Jewel. During a college football broadcast, ESPN promoted the second PLE that is part of their WWE partnership, Crown Jewel. However, they called Cody Rhodes “Cory Rhodes.” ESPN called him “Cory Rhodes”😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ZoSgtcfZ9L […]

Undoubtedly, Cooper Flagg is being hyped up as one of the greats in the making. Nevertheless, ESPN appears to be following Public Enemy’s advice by not believing the hype. Among ESPN’s 100 top players, Flagg made the list at 52, but didn’t crack the top 50. Overall, Flagg is being assessed as bearing the weight […]

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey can start the season with a clear conscience after agreeing to a $100 million contract for four years. Despite the dollar amount, ESPN appears to not think too highly of Giddey. On Tuesday, ESPN officially released its NBA rankings of the 100 best players, and Giddey was not there, per […]

Amid a flurry of NBA offseason headlines, one story still raises questions: ESPN’s use of “Inside the NBA.” The iconic show, hosted by Ernie Johnson and featuring NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, will live on in the 2025-26 season nearly unchanged. “(Fans are) going to get the show they love in […]

Molly Qerim’s long run with ESPN is coming to a close. The network announced Monday night that the veteran host will step away from First Take at the end of the year, ending a near decade-long presence on the morning debate table, per Yahoo. Molly Qerim confirmed her exit from First Take and ESPN on […]

It sounds like WWE is going all out for Wrestlepalooza, their first PLE to air on ESPN+, as they have enlisted wrestling fan Tyrese Haliburton for a role. Variety reports ESPN will air two different pre-show events for Wrestlepalooza. The first, ESPN Wrestlepalooza Special, will air on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 3 pm on […]

The departure of ESPN’s Molly Qerim has taken the sports world by storm, and First Take’s Stephen A. Smith wished her well after it was announced that she was leaving. Smith opened the Tuesday, September 16, 2025, edition of First Take by paying homage to Qerim. It was emotional, as Smith said he will “miss […]

After nearly two decades, First Take host Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN in a shocking move for the sports world. The iconic sports broadcaster was previously the host of First Take for a decade. The announcement was made by ESPN’s president of content, Burke Magnus. It sounds like it was Qerim’s decision to leave, and […]

The Washington Commanders’ quarterback situation is suddenly uncertain after Thursday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers with Jayden Daniels dealing with a sprained knee that puts his Week 3 availability against the Las Vegas Raiders in jeopardy. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the injury isn’t considered long term, but the Commanders could take […]

WNBA legend Candace Parker gave her all to the University of Tennessee. Her heart is deeply intertwined with the state that helped lead to back-to-back national championships in 2007 and 2008. On Saturday, Parker was the guest of honor on ESPN’s College GameDay before No. 15 Tennessee taking on No.6 Georgia. Candace Parker tried to […]

Former college football coach Nick Saban made a bold prediction on Saturday about the Notre Dame football team. Saban thinks Notre Dame will win their remaining games and make the College Football Playoff this season. “Marcus Freeman is the man that will bring [Notre Dame Football to the playoffs],” Saban said Saturday on ESPN’s College […]

ESPN is continuing its investment in women’s sports. After a large deal from ESPN investing in both the PLL and Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL), the investment in the WLL has continued by ESPN. After playing in just the Championship Series in February of 2025 and then at the 2025 PLL All-Star Game, it has been […]

According to ESPN, NFL executives are already thinking ahead when it comes to the league’s most prestigious individual honors. Their early picks show confidence in Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for Most Valuable Player and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for Offensive Player of the Year. Jackson, already a two-time NFL MVP, would join an […]

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. […]