It isn’t just Kirk Cousins who has to uproot his life in Las Vegas after being traded to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. His whole family, which includes his wife Julie and their two sons, will also be leaving Sin City, which they had appeared to be enjoying. Kirk and Julie Cousins pose for a … Read more
SNY mainstay Sal Licata opened up for the first time since being one of the many victims of the network’s mass layoffs on Friday. Licata, who joined SNY in 2010 and was on “SportsNite” and “Baseball Night in New York” during his time at the network, opened up about his firing on his personal podcast, … Read more
Much has been made about LeBron James’ decision to live in New York while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. This has overshadowed what James would surely say is more important: who is — or more accurately, isn’t — living in New York with him. LeBron’s wife, Savannah, has remained in Los Angeles with their 11-year-old … Read more
Troy Aikman isn’t denying that there is tension between him and longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck over Aikman’s contract situation. The former Cowboys quarterback, who has been Buck’s NFL booth partner since 2002 and moved with Buck to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” in 2022, addressed the tension with Buck during an appearance on 96.7 The … Read more
CBS and Tony Romo have officially parted ways, ending the former Cowboys quarterback’s nine-year run as the network’s lead NFL analyst following the QB’s leave over an OWI arrest this summer. Things in the CBS booths will maintain the status quo, for now. “JJ Watt will continue to partner with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson … Read more
“America’s Got Talent” is the latest long-running reality series thinking about ditching California. The NBC show may leave the Golden State for Georgia or Tennessee, according the TMZ. While no decision has been made so far, Fremantle and Simon Cowell’s Syco are reportedly looking to move ahead of Season 22. The show is wrapping up its … Read more
Welcome back to the Jersey Shore, Mike Francesa. For the first time since leaving WFAN’s afternoon drive in 2019, the famous sports radio host is bringing a live version of his BetRivers show, “The Mike Francesa Podcast,” to Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, N.J. Francesa, 72, said on his podcast Wednesday that his show will … Read more
Before Pat McAfee was a media superstar, he was a Barstool Sports personality with a chip on his shoulder at Dave Portnoy’s outlet. McAfee inked with Portnoy’s Barstool immediately after early retirement from the NFL in 2017, and roughly 18 months later, things had soured and McAfee departed after “feeling disrespected,” though Portnoy is calling … Read more
Everything is O-Kay. Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay responded to rumors that he had a hand in longtime YES colleague John Flaherty’s exit from the network. “I had never had friction with John Flaherty in my life, ever,” Kay said on his “The Michael Kay Show” on Wednesday. “That was not anything that I wanted … Read more
Danica Patrick is opening up about her next chapter. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the former NASCAR star addressed her departure from Sky Sports as an F1 analyst, expressing gratitude “for the opportunity and experience I was given!!” “From my first @skysportsf1 race in Austin to my last 5 years later… I had such a blast! The … Read more
Pete Alonso is doing his best to turn comedian John Oliver’s son into an Orioles fan. Earlier this week, Oliver appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and explained how his 8-year-old son got into baseball last year and followed Oliver into Mets fandom. The host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” then … Read more
Omarion Hampton is getting over the Chargers’ early playoff exit with the help of some sun, some sand and his girlfriend. Lilly Heder revealed on her Instagram page this week that she and her Los Angeles star boyfriend have found a beach to vacation on in the days after the running back’s Bolts were knocked … Read more
Could Mike Tomlin soon be headed to the small screen? Hours before he stepped down Tuesday as head coach of the Steelers, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that networks are lining up for Tomlin and that Fox is the favorite to land him should he pivot to a media role. “Fox, ESPN, NBC, CBS and … Read more
Vanna White is feeling lucky. The letter-turning legend, 68, recently opened up about working on “Wheel of Fortune” for almost 45 years. “At this point, it’s one year at a time,” she told E! News on Wednesday about her future on the series. Pat Sajak and Vanna White pose for “Wheel of Fortune” promo. Sony … Read more
Pete Alonso’s days in New York are over, and his other half is now looking back at what was a memorable — and historic — ride. Haley Alonso, the slugger’s wife, took to Instagram on Thursday in the wake of her husband signing a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles. Haley posted a picture … Read more
“SportsCenter” anchor Christine Williamson will succeed Elle Duncan at ESPN, serving as co-host of the TV program’s 6 p.m. time slot alongside Kevin Negandhi, as well as the lead women’s college basketball host on “College GameDay,” the Worldwide Leader said in a press release Thursday. Williamson — who currently co-hosts the 2 p.m. and 5 … Read more
Landry Kiffin and boyfriend Whit Weeks seemed to enjoy Christmas time in the city following a whirlwind week. Taking to Instagram on Friday, the daughter of new LSU football coach Lane Kiffin posted a handful of photos from the couple’s recent venture to New York, where they took in the holiday sites such as the … Read more
Molly Qerim is enjoying a getaway to Abu Dhabi following her September split from ESPN, as seen in an Instagram Story post on Thursday. The former “First Take” host, who abruptly resigned amid contract negotiations, shared a snapshot of herself walking on a beach while looking out at the ocean. Qerim, who was wearing a … Read more
Stephen A. Smith said he made the call to be removed from “NBA Countdown.” ESPN announced Monday a “new-look NBA Countdown” show that surprisingly did not include Smith, a regular on the show for years and one of the faces of the company and its NBA coverage. The Post and other outlets covered this news, … Read more
Bye, bye boss. “Landman” star Billy Bob Thornton is weighing in on the news that Taylor Sheridan is ending his reign at Paramount and moving to NBC Universal. “I think the shows that are at Paramount, stay at Paramount, so I don’t think those are affected,” Thornton told The Hollywood Reporter at the show’s Nov. … Read more