Shams Charania fired back at now-former Bucks coach Doc Rivers while appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, dropping the gauntlet down that he just documents “the news and the truth can hurt sometimes.” The NBA insider was discussing where the Bucks will go after a disastrous season concluded on Sunday with a loss … Read more
Shams Charania isn’t filling the boots left behind by Adrian Wojnarowski, according to Doc Rivers. The Bucks’ coach wasn’t too keen on ESPN’s NBA insider’s latest reporting about his struggling Milwaukee squad, which is embroiled in controversy over the status of star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and how his coach has handled things. Charania reported that … Read more
Rich Eisen is returning to the set of “SportsCenter.” The longtime ESPN personality will be coming back to the host chair on April 13 for late night “SportsCenter” at midnight ET, the company announced on Thursday. “I’m fired up to return to my old stomping grounds to host an old school SportsCenter on such a … Read more
Once again, we’re left to remind the double-dealers, race hustlers and the ignorantly wishful that the successful pursuit of equality is a fool’s mission if one chooses inequality as their path. And, outside of The Rev. Al Sharpton’s amen-reliant but diminishing numbers of protesters who remain confident in the come-hither presence of TV news cameras … Read more
Justin Herbert just wanted to be left alone after a big win. In the moments immediately following the Chargers’ critical 22-19 overtime win over the Eagles on “Monday Night Football,” Los Angeles’ superstar quarterback appeared to want nothing to do with a Laura Rutledge on-field postgame interview. “Yeah, I’m trying to celebrate with my team,” … Read more
There is no glee in Kris Budden’s response. The ESPN sideline reporter pushed back at Dave Portnoy on Saturday after the sports personality accused her of showing “glee” while on camera with a graphic of BYU’s College Football Playoff chances on screen before the Big 12 Championship. “You could actually listen to the television where … 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
Stephen A. Smith wasn’t the only ESPN personality to endorse the sketchy solitaire app. ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes took to social media on Saturday to apologize for previously advertising the app Solitaire Cash, whose parent company, Papaya Gaming, has been the target of a recent lawsuit. Papaya Gaming was found to have previously defrauded … Read more
So long, Switzerland. That’s essentially the message ESPN reporter Holly Rowe delivered to her then-bodybuilder boyfriend after the suitor whiffed over the accolades of legendary women’s college basketball coach Pat Summitt, who coached Tennessee to eight championships across 38 years and posted 1,098-208 record. “I had a really hot boyfriend, and he was Mr. Switzerland, … 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
Alex Smith is worried about Jaxson Dart getting “killed” if the Giants continue to let him run around like a kid on the playground. The former NFL quarterback called out Giants coach Brian Daboll for not protecting the rookie QB in Dart’s first three starts entering Sunday’s game in Denver. “I love what Jaxson Dart’s … 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
She’s a rising sports betting analyst at ESPN, and he’s a star third baseman with the Phillies — and “somehow it just works.” Erin Dolan — who negotiated a multiyear contract renewal with the Worldwide Leader in September — opened up about her and Alec Bohm’s relationship in a wide-ranging interview with The Post after … Read more
Todd McShay came with receipts against his former colleague — and he seemingly has a few more in the bank. McShay ripped ESPN host Paul Finebaum for his continuous criticism of Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, following the Crimson Tide’s 24-21 upset victory over No. 5 ranked Georgia in Athens on Sept. 27. Finebaum was … Read more
After announcing her departure from ESPN on Monday, Molly Qerim was not on “First Take” Tuesday morning. Stephen A. Smith is hosting the show for the rest of the week and opened with a tribute to Qerim, acknowledging her announcement. “Good morning, and welcome to ‘First Take.’ Normally, our friend Molly Qerim would greet you. … Read more
One of the biggest storylines to come out of Week 1 of the college football slate had nothing to do with what transpired on the field. ESPN reporter Taylor Davis became a viral sensation Saturday while covering Southern Miss’ 34-17 loss to Mississippi State, when she was captured on video jamming to the music blaring … Read more
Through thick and thin. ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge refused to sit by idly when fans would lob insults toward her husband Josh, who played six seasons in MLB from 2012-17. But not wanting to be conspicuous, she created a burner account on Twitter to address Josh’s critics. “When he was with the Angels, I made … Read more
It got a little dusty in Flushing Meadows on Wednesday afternoon. ESPN played a lengthy tribute to Cliff Drysdale in between U.S. Open matches as the legendary broadcaster is set to retire at the conclusion of the Grand Slam. Host Chris McKendry noted that the 84-year-old Drysdale is ESPN’s longest-tenured analyst, having been with the … Read more
ESPN has demoted Hall of Fame NBA analyst Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted longtime network commentator Tim Legler, according to The Athletic. Legler, who’s been at ESPN since 2000, will join longtime lead play-by-player Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson on the No. 1 team. Burke spent the last two years on … Read more
Those who were hoping to see less of Taylor Swift in NFL spaces will have to keep making due. The world-renowned pop star is featured in ESPN’s six-episode docuseries on the Kansas City Chiefs, “The Kingdom”, which chronicles the franchise’s 2024 season and follows several members of the team, including her boyfriend, tight end Travis … Read more