While the famous heavy metal band from California, Metallica, is enjoying its 24-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, the Oakland native band gave a special shoutout to Angel Stadium. During the band’s performance of “Wherever I May Roam,” the band paid tribute to Angel Stadium by featuring “The Big A” on the Sphere’s enormous … Read more
Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports’ partnership with Fox Sports is coming with a shakeup. Barstool will no longer appear on the network’s “Big Noon Kickoff” ahead of college football games on Saturday, with Portnoy confirming a report by The Athletic. Portnoy, along with other Barstool personalities, has been a part of Fox Sports’ college football … Read more
The now-former Trail Blazers play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell has spoken out for the first time since his Thursday firing. Bell, who was axed just hours after Portland announced his hiring over resurfaced racist and misogynistic posts on X, posted an apology statement to social media on Friday. “I am deeply sorry for the language that … Read more
Retired NFL receiver Chad Johnson made it known that his services are available after CBS parted ways with analyst Tony Romo in the network’s No. 1 NFL booth on Friday. “Yo @NFLonCBS if you’re ready I’m ready,” Johnson wrote, adding a microphone emoji, in an X post quoting the news. Romo and CBS split after … Read more
Anne Hathaway made it clear that her Knicks fandom doesn’t waver. During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday, Hathaway prioritized another Knicks championship over winning a second Academy Award while playing a game called “Best Thing Ever.” The game forced her to choose among two things to decide which is … Read more
It turns out Tony Romo was a bit preoccupied when news of his official exit from CBS hit on Friday morning. The now ex-NFL analyst was in the midst of a round of golf at the PGA Tour Q-School in Oklahoma when the split was announced. As noted by Golf Magazine writer Dylan Dethier, Romo … Read more
Tony Romo isn’t walking away empty-handed. The now-former CBS Sports NFL commentator is expected to “probably be a paid a good portion” of the $72 million remaining on his contract, according to The Athletic. The sides reportedly agreed to financial terms Friday before news broke of of their split with four years and $72 million … Read more
CBS and Tony Romo have officially parted ways, ending the former Cowboys quarterback’s nine-year run as the network’s lead NFL analyst following the QB’s leave over an OWI arrest this summer. Things in the CBS booths will maintain the status quo, for now. “JJ Watt will continue to partner with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson … Read more
Tony Romo and CBS have agreed to part ways after he was put on indefinite leave by the network following his July arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The formers Cowboys quarterback turned top NFL analyst had four years remaining on a 10-year, $180 million deal — leaving $72 million on the … Read more
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit didn’t feel like getting into “The Deshaun Watson thing.” On “Thursday Night Football” on Prime Video, Michaels began discussing Watson’s standing in the NFL during the third quarter of the Browns’ 27-24 win over Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. “If you follow football, you know the story — we don’t … Read more
John Kruk, Phillies announcer overtook John Kruk, national announcer for a moment Thursday night. After Bryce Harper whiffed on a two-strike offering in the eighth inning of Philadelphia’s 6-2 loss in Game 3, the ball scooted away from catcher Drake Baldwin. Harper did not immediately realize that he could run, though, and proceeded to bend … Read more
Fans came out in droves to see “The Rivalry” play out in the postseason. Tuesday’s Yankees-Red Sox wild-card matchup averaged 7.3 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, the most-watched Game 1 among wild-card and division series games in 20 years, the network reported Thursday. The 9-0 Yankees win was the most-viewed game of its category … Read more
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert can only hope to have his name in the same conversation with Tom Brady’s once his football career ends. For right now, he’ll have to content with being linked to Brady through their respective romantic lives. Chargers fans are well aware that their starting quarterback is engaged to singer … Read more
I’ve become a sour old grump? You bet your tapped-out DraftKings credit card I have. I’ve devolved from my younger version. And if you don’t like it, turn the page. If you think what has happened to our sports — most of it by authoritative and greed-sickened design — is good for sports, then hah! … Read more
Recent comments Megan Thee Stallion made about her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson are raising the alarm bells. The American rapper and songwriter was interviewed by Marie Claire earlier this week and reflected on that tumultuous period of her life. Megan Thee Stallion greets Klay Thompson at the end of a game against the … Read more
Livvy Dunne’s celebrating another trip around the sun with, fittingly, plenty of sunshine. The former LSU gymnast shared on Instagram on Thursday that she and her MLB star boyfriend, Paul Skenes, are enjoying the Bahamas for her 24th birthday. Dunne shared several pictures of her sipping on a drink by a pool while donning a … Read more
A San Diego Padres fan with the X username @Eggorian went viral for using social media to find a date for his beloved team’s playoff game. “Do you want to go to the #Padres / Cubs playoff game on Wednesday night with me? This is me. I sit here….dugout club section 4. Due to circumstances … Read more
Steve Aoki had a moment he’ll never forget after he pulled a super-rare Shohei Ohtani rookie card during a livestream with Hardscope. The card is one of 99 ever made and is estimated to be worth up to $40,000. Steve Aoki and Matcrackz pull rare Shohei Ohtani rookie card. YouTube / HardScope and matcrackz Aoki … Read more
Kate Upton has seen enough. She will be giving up America’s pastime and admitted as much while on the “Today” show on Wednesday just days after husband Justin Verlander retired from his 21-year MLB career. “I’m so excited. I’m never watching another baseball game again,” the 34-year-old model admitted while sitting next to Verlander when … Read more
Congratulations are in order for Victor Cruz. The former Giants receiver and DJ Orange Calderon were married in a civil ceremony in New York City on Thursday, The Post can confirm. Celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna shared Instagram photos of the newlyweds outside the courthouse. Victor Cruz married DJ Orange Calderon in a civil ceremony in … Read more