ESPN’s next blockbuster announcement could involve one of its popular figures. Network staple Scott Van Pelt has emerged as a leading candidate to fill ESPN’s vacant 5 p.m. weekday show time slot, according to a Tuesday report from The Athletic. Van Pelt, the longtime host of the late-night “SportsCenter” and “Monday Night Countdown,” could move … Read more
Stephen A. Smith isn’t backing down from FBI Director Kash Patel, even if he has no interest in escalating their verbal spat. The ESPN star stated during “First Take” on Thursday that President Trump is “coming” after the FBI announced a sweeping probe into two separate illegal sports gambling-related cases that included the arrest of … Read more
The reason ESPN brought in Pat McAfee is the same reason the polarizing entertainer is at war with his coworkers. In a video posted to his Instagram story on Tuesday, McAfee addressed comments that were written about him on a post from the official “College GameDay” account — a show of which he is a … Read more
You knew this was coming. The entire sporting world was rocked Thursday morning when it was announced that the FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier as part of a sweeping federal probe into sports betting and an illegal poker ring with ties to organized crime. The news … Read more
ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst had a terrifying in-flight experience Monday when his American Airlines flight from Omaha to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing due to a suspected invasion in the cockpit. During Tuesday’s installment of “The Hoop Collective” podcast, Windhorst explained that he “kind of stumbled into national news” after his plane … Read more
If anyone had worries that the “Inside the NBA” move to ESPN would change the show at all, they can put that to bed. Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal returned to the airwaves for the beloved NBA studio show on Wednesday night as the Worldwide Leader opened its 2025-26 slate of … Read more
ESPN personality Elle Duncan was in disbelief over Kendrick Perkins’ pun about pain medication that he dropped during an appearance on “SportsCenter” Tuesday. The former NBA champ was about to sign off, but first he had a joke prepared for Duncan — who opened the segment earlier by saying, “You know, when you work at … Read more
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Stephen A. Smith’s war against LeBron James took another turn on Monday when he accused the NBA superstar of orchestrating the caught-on-camera interaction when James confronted Smith at a Lakers game in March. The candid ESPN host declared “I don’t like his ass” when discussing James during an appearance on the “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast … Read more
Shae Cornette’s husband had a cryptic response to his wife getting the “First Take” host job. Jordan Cornette, who has been married to the ESPN personality since 2019, took to social media to congratulate his partner — and seemingly threw shade at people who “never made it easy.” “They never made it easy for her,” … Read more
A new era at “First Take” will soon begin. One month after host Molly Qerim abruptly left the ESPN program and the network, it was announced in October 2025 that “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette would take on the role. Shae Cornette was named the new host of “First Take” in October 2025. Instagram/shaepeppler She will … Read more
ESPN has their new “First Take” host. After a month-long tryout period, the network chose Shae Cornette to replace Molly Qerim on “First Take,” Front Office Sports reported Thursday. Qerim, who hosted “First Take” for 10 years, abruptly quit the show and ESPN last month after reports emerged that she would be leaving at the … Read more
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo believes Molly Qerim left ESPN before her contract expired at the end of this year because she didn’t want to finish the year as a “lame duck” with a potential “demotion” on the horizon. During an appearance on the “SI Media podcast” with Jimmy Traina this week, Russo explained that he was “shocked” by … Read more
ESPN NFL analyst Peter Schrager, formerly of the NFL Network and Fox, takes a timeout to for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Why should I listen to podcast “The Schrager Hour”? A: It’s a good hang. I’m trying to get a side of football people — whether it be coaches, general managers, … Read more
Bill Belichick was apparently watching “College Gameday” Saturday morning. The North Carolina head coach supposedly called Kirk Herbstreit as the panel was discussing his drama-filled football program in what turned out to be a bizarre moment in a week full of them for Belichick. “I think the most important thing is, is to understand,” Herbstreit … Read more
Alexis Ohanian didn’t forget. During an appearance on “First Take” on Thursday, the Reddit co-founder, who is married to Serena Williams, playfully jabbed at Smith over previous comments he made about the couple’s marriage. Back in February, Smith threw a dig at Ohanian on “First Take” when he weighed in on Williams’ cameo during Kendrick … Read more
Jason Kelce wasted no time grilling younger brother Travis Kelce about his upcoming nuptials to fiancée Taylor Swift. Picking up right where his internet-shattering “New Heights” interview left off, the retired Eagles center-turned-ESPN analyst sat down with the Chiefs tight end Sunday ahead of the team’s “Monday Night Football” clash in Jacksonville and started with … Read more
Former NFL All-Pro defensive end Marcellus Wiley said his former ESPN colleague, Molly Qerim, abruptly left the Worldwide Leader because she wanted to make as much as other female talent, including Malika Andrews and Mina Kimes, as the host of the network’s No. 1 show. During a recent YouTube video entitled “Why Molly Qerim REALLY … Read more
Are Paul Finebaum’s political aspirations hurting his day job? Finebaum, an ESPN talent since August 2013, has been pulled from some of his regular appearances on the network, Outkick’s Clay Travis claimed Monday on social media. “Per sources: Disney/ESPN has removed @finebaum from appearing on @ESPN since his @outkick interview expressing interest in running as … Read more
Congratulations are in order for “Inside the NBA” host Kenny Smith and his girlfriend Tia Jurcic. The couple announced their engagement in a joint post on Instagram Thursday, showing a snapshot of her stunning diamond ring. “YES to you forever! 🤎,” the caption read. Kenny Smith and his girlfriend Tia Jurcic announced they are engaged … Read more