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Congratulations are in order to Savannah State University alumnus Shannon Sharpe! ESPN has agreed to a multi-year contract with Sharpe, expanding his role on the ESPN signature morning debate show, First Take, with Winston-Salem State alumnus Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim. Sharpe expressed his sincerest gratitude to Smith during the announcement this morning. […]

The NBA is on the verge of finalizing its new media rights deal. As a result, a total of $76 billion could be added to the league’s books over the next several years in a deal that involves ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. For weeks, the discussion surrounding the NBA’s new media deals has revolved around […]

The NBA is on the verge of new media rights deals with a few different companies that will bring $76 billion in revenue to the league, according to The Wall Street Journal. Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office have been working towards an agreement on new broadcasting and media deals that will go into […]

Sage Steele’s net worth is $1.5 million. The longtime ESPN anchor has decided to leave ESPN, ending her tenure after a recent lawsuit and 16 years with the company. What is Sage Steele’s net worth in 2024?: $1.5 million (estimate)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sage Steele (@sagesteele) Sage […]

Caitlin Clark is the talk of town after taking her talents to the WNBA. She’s playing relatively well for a rookie but is facing some struggles early in the season. The talking heads have been loud lately. However, one ESPN personality shared her opinion on the buzz around the Indiana Fever star and it sounds […]

While the Indiana Pacers are in the midst of playing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics as being one of the final four teams left, there are some that feel the media’s coverage of them have been subpar since they are in a small market. ESPN has been criticized this postseason for […]

There has been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about what will happen with the NBA media rights deals following their current contracts for the 2024-25 season. ESPN and ABC have broadcast the NBA on their networks since 2002, and the two sides have maintained an excellent relationship with one another. That was one […]

ESPN’s NBA broadcasts underwent some significant changes last offseason, as longtime members of the team in Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson were laid off and replaced by Doris Burke and Doc Rivers (who was later replaced by JJ Redick when he was hired as the Milwaukee Bucks new head coach midway through the season.) […]

The sports television network ESPN is denying a report that they are banning Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley from appearing on the channel. The network says Beverley hasn’t faced any discipline from the broadcasting company, after a tense exchange occurred between the player and a producer who works for the network. “He isn’t banned and […]

Richard Jefferson’s net worth in 2024 is $50 million. Jefferson is a former professional basketball player who suited up for the New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He was an All-Rookie team selection and a NBA champion. […]

Sports gambling has become ever popular as it’s advertised daily. With Draft Kings, Fan Duel, and everything else in between, people around the country can place bets. Depending on the state you live in, of course. Especially with March Madness in full swing. However, ESPN’s Rece Davis went viral over some odd comments he made […]

Since the beginning of the 2003-04 NBA season, ESPN, ABC, and TNT have been the primary national broadcast partners of the NBA. When the sides inked deals in 2003, the NBA was making roughly $766 million per year on the deal, with that figure increasing to $930 million per year when the league signed an […]

It looks like former Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera will once again be working on Sundays this fall as the longtime player and coach is auditioning for a job as an NFL analyst for ESPN. Rivera appeared on NFL Live on ESPN to discuss the NFL offseason. He talked about his former rivals, the New […]

The death of long-time NFL reporter Chris Mortensen has hit many of the sport’s most notable leaders hard, including Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Mortensen died Sunday at the age of 72. Mortensen had been fighting a diagnosis of Stage 4 throat cancer since 2016. He had stepped away […]

The sports world was shaken to its core after Chris Mortensen’s death was announced on Sunday. He was 72 years old and will go down as an ESPN legend. Mortensen was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2016. Mortensen’s ESPN colleagues and others shared their emotional tributes to the legendary NFL journalist. Chris Mortensen was widely […]

Legendary ESPN journalist, Chris Mortensen sadly passes away at the age of 72. It’s a sad moment as the sports world mourns his death on Sunday. Mortensen reportedly died early Sunday morning, per ESPN PR. Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN’s Chairmen, left a touching statement upon Chris Mortensen’s passing. “Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer […]

ESPN fired Paul Pierce from the network back in 2021 after he posted a controversial video on social media. Since then, it’s been a heavily talked about topic whenever the former Boston Celtics star‘s name is brought up in conversation. Now, Pierce drops a truth bomb on what led him to share that video. Pierce […]

Savannah State alumnus Shannon Sharpe has had a stellar start to 2024. He made headlines with his Katt Williams interview to start the year, establishing his Club Shay-Shay platform as a go-to source for celebrities, entertainers, and athletes alike to tell their stories. He also grew another media platform in record time with Night Cap, generating viral […]

ESPN and the College Football Playoff are in agreement on a six-year, $7.8 billion extension that will make the network the home of the tournament through the 2031-32 season, according to Nicole Auerbach of the Athletic. However there are still some details to be finalized between ESPN and College Football Playoff leaders. Says Auerbach, “The […]

It’s official: JJ Redick is joining the NBA Finals broadcast team alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke this season. Per The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Redick will take over the seat once occupied by Doc Rivers. Rivers signed a three-year contract at the beginning of the season to be one of ESPN’s lead NBA color commentators […]

JJ Redick has already built an amazing media career after retiring from the NBA in 2021 but it looks like he’s close to reaching a huge milestone in his media journey. The Atletic’s Andrew Marchand is reporting that Redick is the leading candidate to join the ABC/ESPN’s NBA Finals commentary team alongside Mike Breen and […]

In an unexpected turn of events, ESPN’s renowned personality Stephen A. Smith, the face behind The First Take and The Stephen A Smith Show on YouTube, found himself at the center of a unique and trending topic – selecting his starter Pokemon. While Smith is traditionally seen delving into the world of sports analytics and […]

Get ready to stream a whole lot more sporting events on Amazon Prime Video. As part of Diamond Sports’ restructuring deal after the monolith regional sports broadcaster filed for bankruptcy, Amazon has agreed to invest as a partner in the company. Diamond Sports owns the Bally Sports family of broadcast networks — 18 in total […]

Pat McAfee set the sports world on fire on Friday after calling out Norby Williamson, a producer for ESPN, on The Pat McAfee Show. The popular sports personality believes false reporting of his show’s ratings was shared amid the Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel debacle. On Saturday morning, McAfee shared a clip from the film Scarface after all of […]

Aaron Rodgers made some noise during his latest appearance on The Pat McAfee Show after making comments about Jimmy Kimmel and the Jeff Epstein flight logs. It turns out that Kimmel’s name did not appear on the flight logs despite the New York Jets’ quarterback claiming he would be. It’s turned into a huge mess for […]

On Friday, Pat McAfee had some choice words for one specific ESPN employee. Apparently, the former Indianapolis Colts’ punter believes someone is sabotaging his show by reporting false ratings. He took the time to talk about it on The Pat McAfee Show which airs on ESPN. McAfee boldly accuses Norby Williamson, a TV producer for ESPN, […]

The recent eight-year deal between NCAA and ESPN, injecting an estimated $65 million annually into women’s basketball, has been hailed as a significant step forward for the sport. Key figures like UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley have praised this development, emphasizing the potential for a revenue-sharing program similar to men’s […]

The NCAA announced a massive eight-year, $920 million agreement with ESPN on Thursday. The deal, averaging $115 million annually, will cover 40 college sports championships each year, including the increasingly popular Division I women’s basketball tournament. The announcement ends years of speculation about the NCAA’s strategy to leverage the growing fanbase in women’s sports, especially […]

Becky Hammon is obviously a basketball savant. She is a six-time WNBA All-Star, the first woman to hold an NBA coaching staff position, and the current head coach of the Las Vegas Aces. Still, Hammon couldn’t have been more wrong in her assessment of Jalen Brunson last week. What happened? On NBA Today on ESPN, […]

It takes one loudmouth to put another loudmouth in his place. That was exactly what TNT’s Charles Barkley did to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith prior to the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals on Thursday. TNT and ESPN collaborated on a pre-game segment for the NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. Charles […]

Just as we have been right here at ClutchPoints, ESPN has had round-the-clock coverage of the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal. Not a big surprise given the fact that we’re talking about the Worldwide Leader in Sports. But on Saturday, one of the Worldwide Leader’s premier programs, College GameDay, will likely be without the huge crowd […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently took a shot at ESPN reporter Molly Qerim. Jim Irsay vented his anger on Molly Qerim in his official X account on Wednesday. “And on 1st Take, the Woman that preceded Stephen A…how dare you pretend to know me; I don’t know your name and I don’t care to. […]

ESPN analyst Desmond Howard confirms he’s done with the Texas A&M football program. Howard had high hopes for the Aggies under head coach Jimbo Fisher, but they’ve constantly underperformed year after year. Following the firing of Fisher, Howard and the rest of the ESPN crew spoke on the state of the Aggies program. “I’m done […]

Kendrick Perkins’ wife is Vanity Alpough. Perkins is a former NBA player who is now a sports analyst for ESPN. This has helped Perkins amass a net worth of $28 million in 2023. He entered the NBA out of high school and played for the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New Orleans […]

The NWSL has announced a huge media rights deal that promises to amplify the league’s visibility across a host of premier broadcasting platforms including ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports. The deal is worth $240 million over four years, or $60 million annual. A stark contrast to the league’s current $1.5 million […]

Over the past 10 years, Stephen A. Smith has solidified himself as the face of sports media. He’s best known the lead commentator on ESPN’s hottest show, First Take. However, Smith makes cameos on all the network’s properties, such as Get Up, NBA Countdown, SportsCenter, and Stephen A’s World. In addition to his work with the Worldwide […]

The NBA and ESPN have a partnership that spans many years. Many former basketball players and coaches have taken up broadcast careers with the renowned network. The most recent hiring will make for some interesting takes. ESPN has hired Austin Rivers as a studio analyst. He and his father, Doc Rivers, will call at least […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon will be staying busy this offseason. The repeat championship coach will be back in ESPN’s studios, serving as a studio analyst for the 2023-24 NBA season, via Richard Deitsch of The Athletic. Hammon was previously a studio analyst for ESPN during the 2022-2023 NBA season. Hammon will be […]

It’s been less than a week since Andre Iguodala retired from the NBA and the former Golden State Warriors veteran has already landed a new job. Per Front Office Sports, Iggy is joining ESPN as an NBA analyst for the 2023-24 season alongside Becky Hammon, Austin Rivers, Stephanie White, and Scott Perry. Quite the group […]