Kirk Herbstreit ‘not a fan’ of open fandom from ESPN colleague Elle Duncan — who claps back at him

Kirk Herbstreit ‘not a fan’ of open fandom from ESPN colleague Elle Duncan — who claps back at him

Elle Duncan didn’t appreciate catching a stray from her ESPN colleague earlier this week.  During a podcast appearance on “Net Positive with John Crist,” “College Gameday” panelist Kirk Herbstreit sounded off on sports broadcasters who can’t hide their fandom, mentioning Duncan, who is a die-hard Georgia Bulldogs fan, as an example of what not to … Read more

Exclusive | Inside soccer legends’ quest to grow American fandom with star-studded, US-focused show

Exclusive | Inside soccer legends’ quest to grow American fandom with star-studded, US-focused show

It can be so basic, Gary Neville believes. It should be, Rebecca Lowe agrees.  That’s where the true magic emerges.  Anyone with even a faint interest in the Premier League or soccer as a whole has very likely seen and heard both on television as central parts of the sport’s coverage on the biggest outlets. … Read more

The long, grueling Giants descent has finally claimed my fandom

The long, grueling Giants descent has finally claimed my fandom

To quote the intrepid mariner, Popeye the Sailor: “That’s all I can stands, ’cause I can’t stands no more!”  I grew up an unshakable Giants football fan. Good times, bad times. Allie Sherman to Ray Handley to Brian Daboll. I was No. 16, Frank Gifford, in the fall and winter, No. 16 Whitey Ford in … Read more

This $1 canned iced tea launched a crazy ‘Zonie’ fandom — and now a museum: Welcome to ‘AriZonaLand’

This  canned iced tea launched a crazy ‘Zonie’ fandom — and now a museum: Welcome to ‘AriZonaLand’

It’s only $1, but crazed fans think AriZona iced tea tastes like a million bucks. The vivacious colorful-canned drink from the New York-based company has famously stayed priced at just 99 cents, but it’s become a bonafide pop culture phenomenon over the years. Crazed fans have gotten tattoos of the infamous cherry blossom tree, collected … Read more

Larry David’s Artemi Panarin fandom make it onto ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Larry David’s Artemi Panarin fandom make it onto ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

The Breadman is on Larry David’s mind. In the latest episode of the comedian and writer’s show, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” David mentions Artemi Panarin in a skit alongside actress Cheryl Hines and actor J.B. Smoove. “You want to talk about the Rangers…” David says. “How about the way Breadman is playing the wing, controls that … Read more

Taylor Swift’s dad called ‘traitorous’ for wearing Chiefs gear despite Eagles fandom

Taylor Swift’s dad called ‘traitorous’ for wearing Chiefs gear despite Eagles fandom

It ain’t flying in Philly. Eagles fans are calling out Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift, for wearing a Kansas City Chiefs lanyard with Travis Kelce on Saturday even though he has long supported the Eagles. “Look my guy Scott Swift from Southeastern PA feelin a little traitorous in that Chiefs’ lanyard after the Eagles lost … Read more

Why Mike Greenberg stopped hiding his Jets fandom on ESPN

Why Mike Greenberg stopped hiding his Jets fandom on ESPN

Mike Greenberg, whose destiny as a Jets fan pre-dated his conception, has never been happier to have a statement blow up in his face than what happened with Zach Wilson last week. Greenberg, the host of ESPN’s “Get Up” morning program, has been zealously touting his Jets fandom on the air for years — and … Read more

Harrison Ford tears up over Indiana Jones fandom: ‘Means the world to me’

Harrison Ford tears up over Indiana Jones fandom: ‘Means the world to me’

Harrison Ford showed his softer side while reflecting on his epic turn as Indiana Jones. The 80-year-old actor’s last time playing the rope-slinging action hero is “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” out June 30 — and he got candid in a recent interview about that 40-plus years-long journey. In a rare moment of … Read more