An ESPN veteran is throwing his support behind Troy Aikman. Michael Wilbon, host of ESPN’s longest-running television program, “Pardon the Interruption,” threw a subtle shot at the Worldwide Leader’s bosses in support of their lead “Monday Night Football” commentator. “You know who calls a game better than Troy Aikman, knuckleheads? Nobody calls a game better … Read more
Michael Wilbon is tired of all the Aaron Rodgers talk, and he took his own network to task for giving the quartebrack too much airtime. Wilbon, the longtime cohost of ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” threw some digs at the 42-year-old Rodgers, whose return to the Steelers was reported Saturday, but aimed his most pointed remarks … Read more
Michael Wilbon went scorched earth on his network’s own rules analyst on Friday. Wilbon dug into Bill LeMonnier’s read of the controversial final play of Miami’s 31-27 win over Mississippi in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday, calling the ESPN rules analyst a “sniveling idiot.” “I can’t get over the end of the game. … Read more
ESPN might be focusing on America’s team a little too much. And that’s coming from one of the Worldwide Leader’s own. “The Cowboys, they’re not in the big action late,” co-host Michael Wilbon said on “Pardon the Interruption” on Monday while discussing Dallas owner Jerry Jones’ media work at training camp. “They’re not relevant in January. … Read more
There are more than two horses in the NBA’s GOAT debate. At least according to ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, who isn’t accepting that it’s a debate between Michael Jordan (whom he favors) and LeBron James. “I’m not going to sit here and say that LeBron James has to be considered better than Magic Johnson. That’s garbage,” … Read more
With the Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James drama dominating the sports news cycle this week, ESPN’s Michael Wilbon did not hold back on his thoughts surrounding it all. Wilbon, the “Pardon The Interruption” co-host, has been around both parties for a long time, but in an interview with OutKick, Wilbon expressed fatigue about the … Read more
Michael Wilbon has issues with the expanded College Football Playoff, and he even took a shot at his employer over what he claims is a money grab by all concerned, ESPN included. The “Pardon the Interruption” co-host believes the format expansion from four teams to 12 this year was too much. “They’re not going to … Read more
ESPN would like to extend its most popular talk show. After “Around the Horn” is canceled in the summer of 2025, ESPN is dabbling with the idea of expanding “Pardon the Interruption” to an hour-long program to fill the void, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reports. “PTI,” starring Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, has aired at … Read more
“Pardon the Interruption” fans can rejoice. The iconic ESPN show isn’t going anywhere — for now. Hosted by sports media legends Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, the afternoon program has been on the air since 2001, and Puck’s John Ourand reported this week that “PTI” will live on a bit longer. ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” … Read more
As a media storm has brewed surrounding Caitlin Clark’s lofty rookie season expectations, two prominent ESPN personalities are concerned the same may be in the cards for an up-and-coming phenom. While speaking on their signature “Pardon the Interruption” show on Thursday, hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discussed 17-year-old basketball star and incoming Duke five-star … Read more
Michael Wilbon delivered a vintage fastball of a rant on LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham after losing their first round series against the Nuggets in five games, a year after getting swept by Denver in last season’s Western Conference Finals. On ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” on Friday, Wilbon … Read more
New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai really struck a nerve with Michael Wilbon. The two sides have now each fired a salvo in a war of words that began on Friday’s edition of ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” when Wilbon was asked to pick a winner in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals … Read more
Michael Wilbon, one of the biggest stars at ESPN, remains in positive spirits after facing some recent health challenges. Wilbon was diagnosed with Type II diabetes after suffering a heart attack 15 years ago. “One of the things that you really have to be on top of, and I probably wasn’t like I should’ve been, … Read more