ESPN’s “College GameDay” is moving indoors on Saturday. The upcoming rendition of the college football pregame show set to take place at Alabama is forced to stray away from its traditional outdoor programming due to the impending hurricane expected to slam the area in the coming days. Hurricane Isaias, which was upgraded to a Category … Read more
Alex Cora is ready to hit pause on baseball — all for good reasons. The former Red Sox manager, who was fired in April, informed the Phillies he is planning to sit out next season even though he seemed to be the favorite for the managerial job. The reason largely revolves around family matters, as … Read more
He’s out of vogue — and so is she. Convicted Hitler-loving haute-couture designer John Galliano finally caved to outcry on Monday and bowed out of a planned Met Gala celebration for him — a move that also delivered a swift kick in the chiffon to powerhouse benefactor Anna Wintour. “After much reflection and discussion with … Read more
The voice of the Yankees is feeling more and more like an Old Timer. Michael Kay, 65, revealed that he doesn’t expect to be calling games as he moves deep into his golden years, even wondering about how long he will be around anyway. “You know what? I always use this line,” Kay began in … Read more
The Arizona Cardinals announced on Tuesday that rookie quarterback Carson Beck will be starting their Hall of Fame game against the Carolina Panthers in Canton, Ohio, which is taking place on Thursday. This decision doesn’t necessarily come as a surprise, as starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett and backup Gardner Minshew II aren’t expected to suit up … Read more
Tony Romo has avoided the sack from CBS. The network does not plan on firing its top analyst following his OWI arrest in Wisconsin on Thursday, the Daily Mail reported. However, Romo could take a “step back” from some public events as he deals with the fallout from the embarrassing situation. “He might step back … Read more
The NBA spent all summer waiting on LeBron James’ free agency decision, and the scoop went to a trading card company. News of James’ two-year agreement with the 76ers was printed on cardboard and posted by the Topps social media team in conjunction with James in a collaborative Instagram post before any reporter or even … Read more
Taylor Farms Fresh Foods, the produce supplier allegedly tied to a US outbreak of explosive-diarrhea-inducing cyclosporiasis, said Friday it is pulling back all of its iceberg lettuce from the suspected source in Mexico. “Based on information provided yesterday by the FDA, Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico,’’ … Read more
McDonald’s revealed it’s adding a Caesar sauce to its menu for the first time, but the launch has sparked mixed reactions from customers. The fast food giant introduced the Caesar sauce offering — described as “a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend infused with notes of lemon” — as part of three new additions that’ll hit stores … Read more
People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research. A team of researchers at a university in China analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period and found that former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to people who continued smoking. The findings were published … Read more
NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs fiercely denied a claim that he said dating his ex-girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, was his worst decision in an Instagram comment on Tuesday. The 32-year-old All-Pro, who was released by Patriots this offseason after reaching Super Bowl 2026, responded in the comments of a post by EntertainmentSA, a website … Read more
The stars of ESPN’s “First Take” don’t understand the timing of Mike Vrabel’s counseling decision. The Patriots head coach, embroiled in scandal after Page Six photos showed him and reporter Dianna Russini together at an adults-only resort in Arizona last month, told ESPN on Wednesday he would be missing Day 3 of the 2026 NFL … Read more
After legendary Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced his retirement Thursday, he took to social media to send a message to fans in Queens. “Seriously, I am absolutely overwhelmed by your kind words and thoughts. I cannot even begin to articulate how deeply you’ve touched me, not just yesterday but over all these years. Let’s have … Read more
Home is like a holiday for Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. Hemsworth, 42, called his move from Hollywood glitz to the Australian Outback the “greatest decision” he’s made after not enjoying his time in Los Angeles. The “Crime 101” star said coming home to “paparazzi and all the sort of the trappings” of the city helped solidify his … Read more
Al Michaels will be returning to the booth for the 2026 NFL season. Amazon Prime Video — where Michaels has been the lead game-caller since 2022 — confirmed his return to Sports Business Journal on Friday, with the 81-year-old insisting that he is “at the top of his game.” “First of all, I feel great,” … Read more
Todd McShay certainly painted a bleak picture of how potential NFL draft picks view the current state of the Jets. The longtime draft analyst predicted during his latest mock draft for The Rings that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore – who has yet to officially declare – will be there for Gang Green at No. 2. … Read more
Bowen Yang is speaking out on his decision to say goodbye to Studio 8H. After seven seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” the actor, 35, confirmed he is leaving the late night show. “I loved working at SNL, and most of all i loved the people. i was there at a time when many things in … Read more
Paul Finebaum is sticking to sports. The ESPN and SEC Network college football analyst told AL.com that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on the Republican ticket despite floating the idea of a foray into politics earlier this year. “I have been deeply moved by so many people in Alabama who … Read more
A terrified Long Island mom’s quick-thinking but devastatingly painful choice helped save the life of her toddler son over the summer — and eventually revealed the exceptionally rare condition he suffers from. “Picture breathing through a milkshake straw, then breathing through a regular straw, then trying to breathe through a coffee straw,” Maria Carlin, 36, … Read more
Even in this age of analytics that favors bold fourth-down decision making, Troy Aikman could not understand the Eagles’ controversial decision late Monday night. The ESPN announcer openly questioned head coach Nick Sirianni’s call to go for it on fourth-and-6 with 33 seconds remaining while at the Green Bay 35-yard line and nursing a three-point … Read more