All is right in the world of “Monday Night Football.” There was seemingly no tension in the air nor a pre-show argument between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman after what was a drama-filled week over ESPN contract negotiations. During the matchup between the 49ers and Commanders at Levi’s Stadium, the two opened the broadcast and … Read more
Tension has developed between longtime broadcast partners Joe Buck and Troy Aikman over Aikman’s contract situation with ESPN. Front Office Sports reported Wednesday that Buck “broke the ice” on the topic with Aikman on Monday before ESPN’s broadcast of Rams-Bills, and an argument began that ultimately de-escalated. Aikman has not yet received a formal offer … Read more
Pablo Torre is on the case. During Front Office Sports’ “Tune In” summit in New York on Tuesday, the award-winning investigative journalist admitted he is planning to look into LeBron James’ use of a Fanatics helicopter while playing for the 76ers this season, a situation that has raised eyebrows to some in the NBA. “It’s … Read more
Kirk Herbstreit and Amazon Prime Video have agreed to a new deal for Herbstreit to remain in place as their “Thursday Night Football” analyst. The deal carries “flexibility” for Amazon, however, should they choose to move on from Herbstreit if a desired candidate becomes available, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. One of those potential … Read more
Joe Buck said he’s “hopeful” that Troy Aikman and ESPN will reach a new deal after the play-by-play announcer signed a six-year contract extension with the Worldwide Leader earlier this month, worth more than $100 million, to continue in the booth on “Monday Night Football.” During a phone interview on “Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and … Read more
ESPN appears to be punting on Troy Aikman’s contract situation until 2027. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand said on the “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast that ESPN is planning on waiting until after the network’s first ever Super Bowl broadcast on Feb. 14 to either start talks on a new contract with the … Read more
While Joe Buck’s future at the Worldwide Leader in Sports is set, his “Monday Night Football” broadcast partner’s is a bit uncertain. Speaking with sports media reporter Richard Deitsch, Troy Aikman acknowledged that he “had no conversations with anyone from Bristol” regarding what Buck’s new megadeal means for the former Cowboys star and his future … Read more
NFL analyst Ryan Clark didn’t hold back while discussing ESPN firing. During a Thursday interview on “The Breakfast Club,” Clark — who was fired on-air in July, a day before a round of layoffs at the Worldwide Leader — accused ESPN of intentionally leaking the news of his firing to “humiliate” him in the public … Read more
Pat McAfee might want to think twice about what he does on his show. During Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” a short eight-second clip emerged on social media of McAfee attempting to put out a lit item. It’s unknown what McAfee was putting out, but the item was placed into an ashtray and … Read more
Joe Buck is the NFL’s latest nine-figure star. The “Monday Night Football” play-by-play man agreed to a six-year, roughly $108 million contract extension with ESPN, The Athletic reported Wednesday. This extension bumps his yearly salary from $15 million to $18 million, and represents a raise from his five-year, $75 million deal that expires at the … Read more
It’s putting the “rent” in parent. A college student who lives with her mom recalled the shocking moment she received a contract outlining rules she had to follow — or be forced to pay a $500 fine. “This was left for me without any conversation first,” the woman, who goes by Kayla, captioned a TikTok … Read more
Rough stretch for Tony Romo. And the feeling is pari-mutuel. Over the weekend at Los Alamitos a horse named RomoLand, the heavy favorite at 4-5, neared the starting gate when it became uncooperative and was scratched. I don’t know how or when CBS plans to punish Romo for his alleged OWI in Wisconsin, but I’d … Read more
Will Tony Romo’s CBS exile be permanent? Many have speculated that he could be done at the network after his July 23 OWI arrest and CBS’ decision to place him on leave until “further notice.” However, based on information The Post gathered from three contract lawyers and a person familiar with typical sports media contracts, … Read more
Colin Cowherd said he believes Tony Romo’s relationship with CBS was fractured even before his OWI arrest last month. Cowherd made an appearance on the “House of Strauss” podcast on Friday, where he discussed Romo’s standing at CBS. Romo was placed on leave a week after his Wisconsin arrest, and JJ Watt will be taking … Read more
There’s been a dark cloud above ESPN, except for Tim Tebow. Just before the first of many layoffs were reported on Monday, ESPN announced that it has agreed to a multi-year extension with the former National Champion and Heisman-winning quarterback. “I love this game and getting to talk about it every Saturday with the crews … Read more
You won’t be seeing Cam Newton on ESPN anymore. As part of a round of layoffs that’s included ex-NFLer Ryan Clark and NFL Network newsbreaker Tom Pelissero, the former Panthers quarterback was also fired from ESPN on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Newton, who spent a decade in the NFL between the Panthers and Patriots, … Read more
There is breaking news about Adam Schefter this time. The NFL insider and ESPN are closing in on a long-term extension to keep him at the network, Front Office Sports reported Thursday. The deal is said to go several years into the 2030s and the financial terms were not immediately known. The Post previously reported … Read more
Pat McAfee is likely sticking around at the WorldWide Leader. The ESPN host and former Colts punter is in early talks to extend his contract with the network, Front Office Sports reported. McAfee, whose eponymous show has become a ratings hit for ESPN, previously joined the network in 2023 on a deal worth around $85 … Read more
Nowadays, with the exorbitantly high cost of living, more and more young adults are living at home. While some parents are letting their adult children off expense-free, others are writing up contracts, holding their offspring accountable as long as they’re living under their roof. One Redditor posted a lengthy agreement her 20-year-old niece was given … Read more
The truth is in the details with regard to Travis Kelce’s contract, and NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport appears to have left out some noteworthy particulars about what he said was a three-year deal. Kelce signed what amounts to a one-year $12 million deal with the Chiefs, which also includes two additional dummy years to … Read more