The Aaron Rodgers segment on ESPN got folks on both sides of the Anthony Fauci debate quite riled up on Monday. People got angry at ESPN — some for allowing Rodgers on air at all, and others because he was steered away from discussing the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal on air. Some people […]
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ESPN makes right decision by removing Rich Eisen from play-by-play amid NFL Network acquisition
Rich Eisen confirmed he will no longer call NFL games as a play-by-play commentator following ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network. “I believe I am done,” Eisen told Sports Illustrated when asked if he would continue calling games this upcoming season. Eisen had called games for NFL Network since around 2018, including most of the network’s […]
ESPN must hold Stephen A. accountable after doubling down on racist remarks about White basketball players
Stephen A. Smith is doubling down on his racist commentary, insisting the Los Angeles Lakers cannot succeed if their top three players are White. On Wednesday, Smith mocked the team’s trade for Walker Kessler, pairing him with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. “Where the hell the Los Angeles Lakers think they are going with a […]
ESPN analyst no fan of Taylor Swift, calls her a fake Knicks fan: ‘Get out of here’
The Swifties are coming for Monica McNutt. Pop singer Taylor Swift made an appearance at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals and drew plenty of attention Wednesday night, including a pointed jab from McNutt, the ESPN personality. As the Madison Square Garden jumbotron found the pop superstar among a celebrity-filled crowd […]
Ex-Auburn coach Bruce Pearl responds to ESPN host hoping he was pressured to leave because he was ‘divisive’
Bruce Pearl stepped down as the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach on Monday, and a longtime ESPN host appeared rather pleased about the news. “Pardon the Interruption” host Michael Wilbon called Pearl a “divisive person” and hoped there was “pressure” to push him out of the program. “He had become a divisive person, it […]
Michelle Obama likens ESPN to reality TV: ‘It’s just sociological drama’
It is no secret that ESPN programming looks a lot different now than it did even 10 or so years ago. A network that constantly flooded viewers with some of the best highlights from the day before has turned into lots of talking-head shows like “First Take,” “Get Up,” “NFL Live” and “The Pat McAfee […]
ESPN host’s off-color joke during WNBA All-Star broadcast draws mixed reactions from viewers
The WNBA All-Star Game’s high-offensive output led ESPN host Elle Duncan to say something many viewed as quite crude on live television. It’s not uncommon to see a lack of defense in a basketball All-Star Game, no matter if it’s the WNBA or the NBA. But Duncan had an interesting way to describe that side […]
ESPN panelist says ‘trans kids deserve to play sports’ in final appearance before show’s cancellation
“Around the Horn” leaves the airwaves later this month, which means some of the show’s panelists are making their final appearances in the coming weeks. That includes Kate Fagan, who appeared for the last time on the show Thursday. Fagan, a longtime writer and reporter, also played college basketball at Colorado. Fagan has made appearances […]
ESPN star takes aim at JJ Redick, claims first-year coach acted ‘childishly’ before Lakers’ NBA playoff exit
The Los Angeles Lakers faced scrutiny last June when the franchise decided to hire an inexperienced JJ Redick as the franchise’s next head coach. While Redick guided the Lakers to victory in a game against the Timberwolves in his coaching debut in October, Los Angeles came up short against Minnesota in the postseason. The Timberwolves […]
LeBron James sideswipes ESPN reporter over previous remarks: ‘It’s weird’
LeBron James’ remarks about ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith may have been the major talking point coming out of his interview with Pat McAfee on Wednesday, but he did take a swipe at another reporter on the network. The Los Angeles Lakers star roasted NBA reporter Brian Windhorst during the conversation as well. CLICK HERE FOR […]