ESPN started a round of layoffs this week that included one employee of 43 years in PR executive Mike Soltys and another employee of 26 years in senior executive Russell Wolff. Hosts Andrew Marchand and John Ourand discuss how ESPN’s string of layoffs has affected the morale inside the company. They talk about the business … 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
Stephen A. Smith sent a message to everybody who was upset that he had Clay Travis on his podcast. Smith hosted the OutKick founder on his Audacy “Know Mercy” podcast earlier this week, and the two opinionists had a wide-ranging conversation that included their thoughts on cancel culture and whether or not Donald Trump would … Read more
WFAN continued to dominate ESPN New York in the just-released winter book, led by its morning show, “Boomer & Gio,” which finished No. 1 overall in the ratings. Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti were first in the mornings, according to Nielsen Audio, in the male 25-54 demo, which is whom the stations traditionally sell advertising … Read more
Affable ESPN NBA reporter Brian Windhorst was apparently on the receiving end of a tirade from a fellow hotel guest in Phoenix. Appearing on a “Get Up” panel Monday morning discussing the 2023 NBA playoffs with Vince Carter and Jay Williams, Windhorst was asked by host Brian Custer why he seemed to be whispering on … Read more
Popular sports host Charly Arnolt has announced that she is leaving ESPN for OutKick. Arnolt, who went by the name Charly Caruso when she was a backstage interviewer for WWE, had a variety of roles at ESPN, including hosting “SportsCenter” and moderating “First Take” on a number of days that Molly Qerim was off from … 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
Tuesday’s installment of the “Keyshawn, JWill & Max” show took an interesting turn when guest Isiah Thomas expressed displeasure over an image selected for his segment. When speaking about the NBA playoffs on ESPN Radio, Thomas — a Hall of Famer and two-time Finals champion with the Detroit Pistons — veered the discussion to his … Read more
Two years later, Paul Pierce still wonders what he did wrong to get fired from ESPN. Source link
Mina Kimes wasn’t going to let the unwarranted criticism go unchecked. Jason Whitlock, the polarizing former sports personality-turned-cultural commentator, took to Twitter to chide Kimes’ handling of a racist remark directed her way. On Wednesday, Chris Curtis, a sports talk radio host on WEEI in Boston, injected Kimes’ name during a discussion on the “The … Read more
Scott Van Pelt isn’t sure where his voice went during Wednesday’s installment of “SportsCenter.” During the late-night edition of the ESPN broadcast, Van Pelt attempted to recap moments from an Edmonton Oilers game but struggled mightily in the process. “This is terrible, I’m trying,” Van Pelt can be heard saying on the broadcast. Scott Van … Read more
The Mad Dog’s bark will continue to reach a mass TV audience. Sources tell The Post that talk radio legend Chris Russo has signed a new deal with ESPN to continue appearing on “First Take,” where he’s developed excellent chemistry with host Molly Qerim and fellow high-volume broadcaster Stephen A. Smith. An ESPN spokesperson declined … Read more
Michael Wilbon, one of the biggest stars at ESPN, remains in positive spirits after facing some recent health challenges. Wilbon was diagnosed with Type II diabetes after suffering a heart attack 15 years ago. “One of the things that you really have to be on top of, and I probably wasn’t like I should’ve been, … Read more
Michael Kay will stay on his ESPN New York afternoon show, he announced Thursday. It is a seven-figure deal per year and is for multiple years, according to sources. The Post reported in January that Kay, 62, was considering retiring from the radio. Michael Kay will be back on the ESPN New York airwaves after … Read more
Brent Axe, a popular host on ESPN Syracuse, has been fired by the radio station for being too critical of the school’s men’s basketball program. Ed Levine, the president and CEO of Galaxy Media Partners, which owns the ESPN Radio affiliate in the region, confirmed the news to Syracuse.com, where Axe remains a sports columnist. … Read more
In the wake of ESPN’s executive reorg, pod hosts Andrew Marchand and John Ourand look into the future of ESPN, including a discussion of when ESPN will make its main channel available to cord-cutters via streaming. The hosts also dissect MLB’s move to create a local media department and talk about what that means for … Read more
Stephen A. Smith defended Donovan McNabb — a guest on his “Know Mercy” podcast — more than five years after the latter was fired by ESPN following a sexual harassment investigation. Around the 10-minute mark of the episode, which was released Friday, Smith transitioned their conversation by telling McNabb that he thinks “you should be … Read more
Nina Westbrook is furious with ESPN. After the Lakers traded Russell Westbrook to the Jazz on Wednesday, his wife ripped a report by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, who claimed a source told him that Westbrook was “a vampire” in the locker room. On Thursday, Nina denied the report in an Instagram comment under a post by … Read more
PHOENIX — The biggest NFL TV free agent this offseason might be the smallest analyst in the game. The contract of ESPN’s Mina Kimes is up and she should crack into seven figures when all is said and done. Sportscasting free agency is not like the players’ version, in which there are known lists. Not … Read more
She’s here! Robert Griffin III announced the birth of his third child with wife Grete Griffin on Tuesday, daughter Gia, roughly three weeks after the ESPN analyst bolted from a College Football Playoff broadcast, believing Grete was in labor. “Gia Griffin,” Grete gushed of the new arrival on Instagram. “2023 off to an incredible start.” … Read more