Much like her husband, NBA center Frank Kaminsky, sportscaster Ashley Brewer paved her own path in the world of athletics. The longtime couple — who first crossed paths six years ago — made their union official in July 2023, when they tied the knot in a beachy ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where they … Read more
NBA center Frank Kaminsky and former “SportsCenter” anchor Ashley Brewer celebrated their wedding with a ceremony in Los Cabos, Mexico, on Friday. Though the pair were legally married in April at a Los Angeles courthouse, according to the Wisconsin State-Journal, they celebrated their nuptials again across the southern border. The latest ceremony in front of … Read more
Jay Williams returned to ESPN Radio this week, opening his first show since Keyshawn Johnson and Max Kellerman were laid off by recalling how much his former coworkers meant to him. Williams, 41, had co-hosted ESPN’s nationally syndicated morning radio program with both personalities. The Post had been the first to report that ESPN would … Read more
The “Mad Dog” has no shortage of theories about the recent wave of ESPN layoffs that have rocked the sports world. Chris Russo, who signed a one-year contract with ESPN earlier this year to continue appearing on “First Take,” believes the NBA league office — and commissioner Adam Silver, specifically — ordered the layoff of … Read more
Stephen A. Smith believes he’ll have a market — if ESPN decides his time is up. Shortly after paying tribute to his colleagues laid off by ESPN last week, Smith spoke on Monday’s episode of his FanDuel show about life beyond the network — a prospect he said he’s more prepared for, should the media … Read more
Paul Finebaum and his ESPN colleagues were glued to Post sports media columnist Andrew Marchand’s Twitter feed on Friday as he broke the news of ESPN laying off around 20 on-air talents, wondering who’d be next. So with Finebaum filling in for Marchand on this week’s “Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast,” the radio host … Read more
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum, host of a daily four-hour show on SEC Network, joins this week’s pod as a co-host and discusses what it was like inside ESPN as last week’s on-air layoffs were announced, including well-known names like Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber and Jalen Rose. Finebaum discusses what his day was like the Friday … Read more
HBO is saying no to Bo. The network is canceling “Game Theory with Bomani Jones,” OutKick reported, after two seasons of low ratings following the sports journalist’s jump from ESPN. The show, a talk show-style format described on HBO’s website as discussing “timely issues that transcend the world of sports,” premiered in 2022, but struggled … Read more
ESPN laid off yet another iconic name as the company’s bloodbath continues. Gene Wojciechowski, a longtime college football writer, announced on Twitter that his time with the World Wide Leader had come to an end. “June 30 was my last day at ESPN,” Wojciechowski wrote. “I’m indebted to every editor, producer, director, crew member, researcher, … Read more
Stephen A. Smith has addressed the layoffs at ESPN. Days after ESPN let go of around 20 on-air talents as the network has been undergoing several rounds of cost cuts, Smith discussed the matter Monday on his FanDuel show. “ESPN laid off about 20 members of its on-air talent … friends of mine, actually, definitely … Read more
Former “SportsCenter” anchor Ashley Brewer appears to be in good spirits after she was part of ESPN’s latest wave of layoffs last week. Brewer, 31, who is married to NBA free-agent center Frank Kaminsky, is laughing her way to the altar, as the couple is set to tie the knot again in a wedding celebration … Read more
The bloodletting at ESPN isn’t over yet. Boxing commentator Andre Ward joined a group that includes Jeff van Gundy, Jalen Rose, Suzy Kolber and Steve Young, posting to Twitter after an ESPN/Top Rank show on Saturday night that he was no longer with the Worldwide Leader. “Tonight’s show was the last fight under my ESPN … Read more
In the hours after the news about his ESPN layoff broke, David Pollack recorded a video and posted it to Twitter. He thanked the viewers who watched him and the “College GameDay” program while also acknowledging ESPN for the opportunity at the cable network. Then, later at night, the show’s host, Rece Davis, weighed in … Read more
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
ESPN’s massive layoffs are affecting those that don’t even work at the network anymore. Several big names were among Friday’s exodus of on-air talent, including hotel likes of Jeff Van Gundy, Max Kellerman, Keyshawn Johnson, Todd McShay, Suzy Kolber and Jalen Rose in the Worldwide Leader’s third round of layoffs. For some of ESPN’s former personalities, … Read more
The social media activity of ESPN NFL analyst Marcus Spears has left some fans confused in the wake of the network’s stunning layoffs Friday. After The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported that ESPN was laying off around 20 on-air personalities, including Stan Van Gundy and Jalen Rose, among other top talents, Spears took to Twitter and shared … Read more
The torrent of big names being laid off by ESPN continues. NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay was among the high-profile ESPN talents laid off on Friday, The Post has learned. McShay had been with ESPN since 2006, and part of the network’s NFL Draft telecast since 2009. His friendly rivalry with Mel Kiper Jr. — … Read more
The exodus of household names at ESPN continues. Suzy Kolber announced Friday on Twitter that her time with the company has come to an end after 27 years. “Today I join the many hard-working colleagues who have been laid off. Heartbreaking-but 27 years at ESPN was a good run,” Kolber tweeted. “So grateful for a … Read more
Steve Young is another huge name who will no longer be on ESPN’s talent roster. Young is among the 20 or so high-profile talents let go by ESPN on Friday, The Post has learned. The 49ers great, 61, started part-time on “NFL Countdown” in 2000 and assumed a full-time role a year later. The program … Read more
NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy was laid off by ESPN on Friday, and the basketball world has thoughts. Van Gundy, 61, had been with the Worldwide Leader for 16 years, calling the NBA Finals with Mike Breen and Mark Jackson as part of the lead broadcasting team. The former Knicks head coach had been regarded … Read more