Former NFL receiver and FS1’s “Speak” co-host Keyshawn Johnson is suing an NFL agent for nearly $1 million after Johnson says he was stifled out of finder’s fees for players he discovered in order to be represented by the agent. The suit, which was first reported by TMZ and viewed by the Los Angeles Times, … Read more
The FS1 lineup has taken shape after Skip Bayless’ exit. The new morning show, “Breakfast Ball,” will feature former WFAN host Craig Carton, Mark Schlereth and Danny Parkins from 8-10 a.m. ET, The Post has learned. Schlereth is a three-time Super Bowl champion and a veteran of sports talk TV, while Parkins joins after co-hosting … Read more
Kevin Durant has been swirling around social media recently, and he’s starting to fire back. On Monday, Keyshawn Johnson – the former NFL first overall pick – took a jab at Durant’s decision to join a superstar-laden Warriors team in 2016 while appearing as a guest on “Undisputed Live.” Kevin Durant has been swirling around … Read more
David Justice is calling fake news on how he was depicted in the “Moneyball” movie. The movie, based on the Michael Lewis book about former Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, portrayed Justice as a me-first egotist. Justice appeared on Keyshawn Johnson’s Fox Sports podcast “All Facts No Brakes” and repudiated specific aspects of how … Read more
FS1’s “Undisputed” is never shy about embracing takes that make people want to get up and leave, but during Tuesday’s show, Richard Sherman’s MVP opinion irked Keyshawn Johnson so much that he briefly left the set. Sherman and Johnson were debating the NFL award race when the latter became incensed enough to leave after the former … Read more
Keyshawn Johnson and Warren Sapp, once championship teammates on the Bucs, are not going to be exchanging Christmas cards. Sapp appeared on his weekly spot on Jason Whitlock’s “Fearless” on The Blaze earlier this week, and he was asked about the longstanding feud with Johnson. The former pass rusher traced the beginning of their relationship … Read more
The first day of the new “Undisputed” lineup brought the expected fireworks. Longtime host Skip Bayless was joined by Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson and Richard Sherman on Monday in the first episode of the FS1 program since Shannon Sharpe’s June departure. It did not take long before Irvin and Sherman were at each others’ throats. … Read more
Keyshawn Johnson will be Skip Bayless’ new full-time partner on FS1’s “Undisputed” after Johnson reached agreement on a settlement of his $18 million contract with ESPN, The Post has learned. Johnson is expected to start on Monday. Earlier in the week, Bayless announced Johnson would be part of the show’s new team that includes contributors … Read more
It’s disputed, The Post has learned. Skip Bayless announced Monday that Keyshawn Johnson would be joining FS1’s “Undisputed” in a reboot of the show after Shannon Sharpe left FS1. However, sources say this announcement was premature, as ESPN has yet to release Johnson from his contract. Johnson was among about 20 high-profile talents laid off … Read more
Skip Bayless is having a party and some of his best friends are invited. The bombastic host of FS1’s “Undisputed” tweeted Tuesday confirmation of the new faces joining his show. And yes, he really did send it in all caps: “RICHARD SHERMAN! KEYSHAWN JOHNSON! MICHAEL IRVIN! NEW DREAM TEAM ON THE NEW UNDISPUTED. NEW LIL … Read more
The rotation of replacements for Shannon Sharpe to debate Skip Bayless on FS1’s “Undisputed” continues to take shape. Rachel Nichols will join the program as a regular analyst, John Ourand reports for Sports Business Journal. The report also said the network is “deciding between whether to have former NFL stars Michael Irvin or Keyshawn Johnson” join the show, … 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
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
ESPN is scrapping its national morning radio show featuring Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams and Max Kellerman, The Post has learned. This is part of the restructuring of the company that will include significant on-air layoffs as early as next week, according to sources. It doesn’t mean that Johnson, Williams or Kellerman will be let go, … Read more