Pat McAfee has spoken out about the backlash following his massive ESPN contract while the network simultaneously executes layoffs. ESPN laid off about 20 prominent on-air talents Friday, and a number of social media users connected the dots that McAfee just received a deal from the Worldwide Leader that The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported is … Read more
Rob Ninkovich’s contract at ESPN won’t be renewed as part of the network’s spate of layoffs, Front Office Sports reported Friday. The former Patriot and two-time Super Bowl Champion joined ESPN in 2019 and was an on-air personality on programs including “NFL Live,” “Get Up” and “SportsCenter.” According to Front Office Sports, his contract will … Read more
ESPN signing Pat McAfee to a huge contract while laying off a bunch of employees has, predictably, not gone over well with the rank and file at the “worldwide leader.” After The Post’s Andrew Marchand first reported last Tuesday that McAfee, 36, was joining the network on a contract that will pay him more than … Read more
Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports have been inextricable since the company’s founding, but that may or may not be the case in the long run. In an appearance on “The Kirk Minihane Show” earlier this week, Portnoy revealed that his contract is up in 20 months and that he’s not sure if he will reach … Read more
Marcus Spears spoke candidly Monday about the current state of affairs at ESPN, which began its first round of layoffs this week. In a post shared on Twitter, Spears — who recently agreed to a four-year, multi-million dollar deal with the network — expressed gratitude for his “blessing,” but made it clear “it’s not lost … Read more
In the coming weeks and months, ESPN is expected to have massive layoffs that will impact all areas of the company, including on-air personalities, but it is not stopping the network from investing in those it views as vital. In that vein, ESPN has re-signed NFL analyst Marcus Spears to a multi-million dollar four-year deal, … Read more
This redefined making a relationship official. While many influencers receive unusual fan requests online, perhaps none compare to that of one Brazilian bombshell, who claims an admirer offered her $66,743.47 a month to date them. A post detailing the relationship contract recently blew up on the social media star’s Instagram page. “I need to share … Read more
MIAMI — Hip hop artist Flo Rida was awarded $82.6 million on Wednesday after a South Florida jury found that the makers of Celsius energy drinks breached a contract with the rapper and singer, and tried to hide money from him. Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, and his production company, Strong Arm Productions, had … Read more
Kelly Ripa detailed how she came to cohost “Live! With Regis and Kelly” alongside Regis Philbin. In her book, “Live Wire,” Ripa said that the contract negotiations were “petty.” Ripa said she was “commanded” to use Philbin’s hair and makeup team, among other things. Loading Something is loading. Kelly Ripa opened up about the behind-the-scenes … Read more