Michael Kay calls out Pat McAfee’s criticism of sports journalists after viral Jaguars exchange

Michael Kay calls out Pat McAfee’s criticism of sports journalists after viral Jaguars exchange

Michael Kay took exception to some of Pat McAfee’s criticisms of traditional sports journalism during his radio show, pushing back on the popular ESPN talk host’s comments, calling sports journalists “curmudgeon bums” who hate sports.  All of it stems back to the viral moment between Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and the Jacksonville Free Press’ … Read more

Pat McAfee’s Home Run Derby introduction for Cal Raleigh got way too real: ‘Fattest ass in all of professional sports’

Pat McAfee’s Home Run Derby introduction for Cal Raleigh got way too real: ‘Fattest ass in all of professional sports’

Pat McAfee took Cal Raleigh’s nickname to another stratosphere. Known affectionately as “Big Dumper” because of his rather large rear end, Raleigh’s comedic nickname turned into a whole lot more when McAfee introduced the Mariners catcher for the Home Run Derby. ESPN’s Pat McAfee introduced the Home Run Derby participants and was particularly excited during … Read more

Adam Schefter was ‘essentially banned’ from Pat McAfee’s ESPN show — until now

Adam Schefter was ‘essentially banned’ from Pat McAfee’s ESPN show — until now

You’d be hard pressed to find an NFL insider with more scoops than Adam Schefter, but that hasn’t mattered for Pat McAfee and his show. According to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Schefter was “essentially banned” from “The Pat McAfee Show” back in March after the insider failed to make an appearance on the show at … Read more

Ben Stiller was taken aback by Pat McAfee’s brutal Knicks trolling: ‘Seems a little cartoonish’

Ben Stiller was taken aback by Pat McAfee’s brutal Knicks trolling: ‘Seems a little cartoonish’

Actor and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller said he didn’t know much about Pat McAfee before Game 4 on Tuesday night.  He’s since become a bit more acquainted with what he’s all about after the ESPN personality dropped a WWE-style promo on Stiller, Timothée Chalamet and Spike Lee late in the Pacers’ win over the Knicks … Read more

Fans brawl in stands at Pat McAfee’s ‘Big Night Aht’ in Pittsburgh

Fans brawl in stands at Pat McAfee’s ‘Big Night Aht’ in Pittsburgh

Luckily for some brawling fans, a “Big Night Aht” didn’t turn into a big night in jail.  Social media video showed a brawl that took place inside PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh during Wednesday’s special live Pat McAfee event.  While the NFL punter-turned-sports talk host was on stage, fans in the upper level of the … Read more

Warren Sapp calls out Pat McAfee’s ‘lies’ after Will Howard scouting combine report: ‘I’ve had enough’

Warren Sapp calls out Pat McAfee’s ‘lies’ after Will Howard scouting combine report: ‘I’ve had enough’

Warren Sapp said he has had enough of Pat McAfee spreading “wild stories” from the NFL Scouting Combine, which took place in Indianapolis last week. During an appearance on “Thee Pregame Show” on Thursday, the Hall of Famer and current Colorado assistant coach implored McAfee to “stop the lies” — and specifically called out a … Read more

ESPN’s Jen Lada comes to Pat McAfee’s defense against ‘College GameDay’ haters

ESPN’s Jen Lada comes to Pat McAfee’s defense against ‘College GameDay’ haters

Pat McAfee’s colleagues at ESPN defended the host after some questioned his fit on “College GameDay” during the 2023 college football season. ESPN reporter Jen Lada, a member of the “CGD” crew, praised McAfee, who said Sunday that he hasn’t signed a new contract for the show beyond the 2023 season due to fan criticism. “McAfee … Read more

Aaron Rodgers makes ‘big announcement’ on Pat McAfee’s ESPN debut

Aaron Rodgers makes ‘big announcement’ on Pat McAfee’s ESPN debut

Aaron Rodgers fans will get an extra weekly dose of the Jets quarterback this season. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” — during its ESPN debut Thursday — Rodgers announced he will return to the show for “Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays.” “I will not be censoring myself so if you gotta go over, watch … Read more

Pat McAfee’s monster contract not sitting well with ESPNers as employees get laid off

Pat McAfee’s monster contract not sitting well with ESPNers as employees get laid off

ESPN signing Pat McAfee to a huge contract while laying off a bunch of employees has, predictably, not gone over well with the rank and file at the “worldwide leader.” After The Post’s Andrew Marchand first reported last Tuesday that McAfee, 36, was joining the network on a contract that will pay him more than … Read more