Laura Rutledge has been battling inner demons during her time with ESPN. Rutledge, a host for ESPN, ABC and the SEC Network, opened up about facing anxiety, especially after switching into a full-time role as a sideline reporter with “Monday Night Football” last season. Laura Rutledge took over full-time ESPN sideline duties in 2025. “I … Read more
That’s one way to make a first impression. During the Raiders’ “Monday Night Football” loss to the Cowboys, Peyton Manning reflected on a funny first encounter with Brock Bowers, as well as teaching the Las Vegas tight end’s girlfriend at the University of Tennessee. In the second quarter, Peyton told his brother Eli on the … Read more
YouTube TV and Disney could be nearing an agreement that restores ESPN to the platform’s subscribers — but they’re not over the finish line quite yet, and one key hurdle remains in breaking the streaming stalemate. According to a Wednesday report from The Athletic, the media superpowers remain at odds regarding the cost for Disney’s … Read more
Now two weeks into the lingering YouTube TV-ESPN dispute, Bob Iger finally gave antsy subscribers the answer they’ve been waiting for: He’s impartial to the tush push. The Disney CEO joined the ESPN2 “ManningCast” during the first half of the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Monday Night Football” win over the Green Bay Packers, where he was strikingly … Read more
Football fans might be blacked out a bit longer than anyone wants to admit. Disney and YouTube TV are a week into a broadcast dispute that has forced ESPN and ABC networks to come off the online streaming platform for its estimated 10 million users. It would appear that YouTube TV subscribers are now at … Read more
ESPN’s victory formation came with a flag on the play. The Worldwide Leader touted its audience for the “Monday Night Football” clash between the Cardinals and Cowboys as the “second-highest Week 9 audience since 2011,” drawing 16.2 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ABC and NFL+. What’s missing, however — and as social media … Read more
Stephen A. Smith had to remove himself from Jerry Jones’ suite early during the Cowboys’ 27-17 home loss to the Cardinals on “Monday Night Football.” With the Cardinals leading, 10-0, in the first quarter, Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson fumbled and ESPN cameras captured Smith giving Jones a sly side-eye as they sat together in … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s another big night on ESPN and another day of sports that YouTube TV subscribers cannot watch due to the ongoing contract dispute between the live TV streaming service and … Read more
YouTube TV subscribers are set to miss out on “Monday Night Football.” As of Monday morning, YouTube TV and Disney have yet to resolve their contract dispute that resulted in the live streaming service pulling ESPN, ABC and other Disney networks on Friday. That means YouTube TV won’t carry the final game of NFL Week … Read more
Heidi Gardner, a die-hard Chiefs fan, was in disbelief when Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a 99-yard pick-six, resulting in a 21-14 Jaguars lead in their “Monday Night Football” matchup. During an appearance on ESPN’s “ManningCast,” the “Saturday Night Live” comedian — whose contract was not renewed for Season 51 — didn’t sugarcoat her heartbreak … Read more
Pro Football Hall of Fame Jason Taylor and his wife, Monica, quickly separated when their rendezvous was captured by ESPN cameras during the Jets-Dolphins game on “Monday Night Football.” Taylor, a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year with the Dolphins, was sitting with Monica on his lap as he was shown on the broadcast … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. For the first time in ESPN history, everything the company has to offer is streaming all in one place. Launched on Aug. 21, ESPN Unlimited is a cord-cutter’s best way … Read more
Laura Rutledge will have even more on her plate this fall. The “NFL Live” host will now have a permanent role on ESPN’s No. 1 “Monday Night Football” crew, joining Lisa Salters on sideline duties throughout the 2025 season, the network announced Tuesday. Rutledge and Salters, whose contract was extended, will work all 20 games … Read more
An NFL love story stole the primetime spotlight on “Monday Night Football.” Cowboys cheerleader Zoe Dale was in a pretty unique situation as she was cheering on Dallas’ opponent on Monday night after her kicker boyfriend Cade York signed with the Bengals to replace an injured Evan McPherson. Cameras captured Dale’s reaction when York lined … Read more
Jason Kelce may be shouting “D’oh!” after attempting to make a joke on ESPN. The former Eagles center found himself trying to walk back an attempt at humor during “Monday Night Countdown” when he jokingly called Arlington and Dallas, Texas the “butthole and armpit of America.” Kelce was trying to play off a joke that … Read more
The Cowboys are 5-7, playing with a backup quarterback and likely out of the NFC playoff picture. But that doesn’t mean one prominent sports broadcaster doesn’t want to see them more often in prime time. In fact, Joe Buck would take them “every week.” Rico Dowdle celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the … Read more
Count Peyton Manning among those who felt they wasted their time Friday night watching Jake Paul and Mike Tyson box. The NFL Hall of Famer took a shot at Friday’s snoozefest in which Paul defeated the former heavyweight champion at AT&T Stadium. Manning levied his criticism during the “Manningcast” while a mini-scuffle broke out in … Read more
Michelle Beisner-Buck returned to “Monday Night Football” on ESPN with a heavy heart after the death of her mother, Mary Wright, on Oct. 29. The NFL features reporter — who was working from home while recovering from an ankle injury she suffered in a freak accident with husband Joe Buck — was brought to tears … Read more
Troy Aikman believes Todd Bowles did not put his team in the best position to win Monday night. The ESPN analyst disagreed with the Buccaneers coach’s decision to pass on going for a potential game-winning two-point conversion in the final 30 seconds of Tampa’s 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on “Monday Night Football,” and … Read more
Sometimes, being right isn’t all that great. ESPN “Monday Night Football” play-by-player Joe Buck told The Athletic he is “sick” after his warning to the Buccaneers about prioritizing health over an improbable win proved accurate as Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin sustained a gruesome ankle injury that will likely end his season. “You kind of … Read more