Among the many changes coming to the NFL Network is the departure of one of its most high profile employees, with Awful Announcing confirming that the league-owned cable channel has opted not to renew Michael Irvin’s contract. News of Irvin’s departure from the NFL Network, where he has been an analyst since 2009, was first
Stephen A. Smith’s political future has been teased for years, but at least one former presidential candidate believes it will actually happen. Earlier this week, Smith was profiled by Ben Strauss in The Washington Post, where ESPN’s foremost personality sort of downplayed the idea that he could run for office. “The only office that would
JJ Redick's close relationship with new podcast co-host LeBron James reportedly makes him "real candidate" for the Lakers head coaching job.
Fans of the New York Knicks took over the Wells Fargo Center, the home of the Philadelphia 76ers, after their Game 4 victory in their first-round matchup. Ahead of their Game 6 matchup at home on Thursday night, 76ers owners are attempting to make sure that there isn’t a repeat of that. Fanatics CEO Michael
Is Geno Smith in a precarious spot as starting quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks? That depends on who you ask. NFL Insider John Frascella reported on Thursday “Geno Smith is ‘on shakier ground than people realize,’ according to west coast source. “The Seahawks front office believes they ‘got a steal’ in the Sam Howell trade,
Jerry Seinfeld is probably the most famous New York Mets fan celebrity. While his hit show Seinfeld leaned into George Costanza (Jason Alexander) working for the New York Yankees as the assistant to the traveling secretary, it was Keith Hernandez who guest-starred as himself and became the object of Elaine Benes’ (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) undying crush. And
The negotiations between Jon “Stugotz” Weiner and WFAN to become the New York radio station and Infinity Sports Network brand manager stalled when he demanded a microphone at his desk. Weiner told host Brandon Contes on the latest episode of the Awful Announcing podcast that he didn’t want to have to move around to different
The NBA’s media rights deal is up for grabs, and with NBC reportedly offering nearly twice what Warner Bros. Discovery paid annually, the future of Inside the NBA on TNT hangs in the balance. The uncertainty surrounding the broadcasting rights has cast a shadow over the show itself while raising concerns about the on-air talent’s
Ronda Rousey will enter the world of screenwriting. A report on Thursday from Variety indicates that the decorated former fighter and WWE superstar will be the screenwriter for a biopic on her that will air on Netflix. Deadline reports that Rousey will “adapt the script” to her two memoirs for a biopic that will air
Can you even be considered a real sports reporter if you’ve never been embarrassed by a coach or player at a press conference? Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo joined The Dan Patrick Show Thursday morning. Near the end of the segment, Patrick asked Russo if he had any memories of being embarrassed by coaches during a
Some of the sports media has criticized Colorado head coach Deion Sanders for using social media to take aim at his critics. While some of his online actions have been controversial, he’s previously avoided targeting former players. However, that recently changed when comments from former players who were ousted from the program went viral after
If you’re a New York Knicks making the trek to Philadelphia for Game 6 of their NBA Playoff series with the 76ers, perhaps these local news anchors will make you reconsider. Knicks fans invaded Philly for Games 3 and 4 of this series, making a mockery of a once proud 76ers fanbase. Desperate to make