PHOENIX — There will be no surprise appearance from Tom Brady on the Super Bowl 2023 pregame show Sunday, both Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks and the network’s executive producer, Brad Zager said. “He’s not going to be on our set,” Zager said Tuesday during an interview at the network’s media day. “He won’t be … Read more
Kevin Burkhardt is living in the moment. Fox Sports’ top NFL play-by-play announcer hasn’t paid any mind to the potential shakeup in the booth when the newly retired Tom Brady takes on his new role as the network’s lead analyst. “The reality is other than being asked in every media interview that I have done, and … Read more
Victor Cruz handles breakups with a smile. The former Giants receiver opened up his split with “Claws” actress Karrueche Tran in February 2021 and revealed what led to them going their separate ways after three years together. “I handle it all with a smile,” Cruz said on Tuesday’s episode of “The Pivot Podcast.” “I remember, this … Read more
Andrew Marchand and John Ourand review the broadcast booths for CBS’s production of the AFC Championship game and Fox’s NFC Championship telecast. The two hosts also talk about what Diamond Sports Group’s pending bankruptcy means for professional sports teams and what YES Network’s expected streaming service will look like for the upcoming Yankees seasons. Marchand … Read more
Tony Romo is working out the kinks. The Cowboys’ former QB, who spent 14 seasons with Dallas before transitioning to an NFL analyst with CBS in 2017, is evolving in his role through trial and error, he said, and acknowledged that he doesn’t always “get it right” in the booth. “I think you’re always evolving,” … Read more
Gisele Bündchen only wishes “wonderful things” for her ex-husband, Tom Brady, following his second NFL retirement on Wednesday. Shortly after the seven-time Super Bowl champion, 45, confirmed that he’s walking away from football after 23 seasons, the supermodel posted a message in the comments section of his Instagram post. “Wishing you only wonderful things in … Read more
It’s time for the internet to do its thing. YouTuber Jeffree Star has the attention of both NFL devotees and his makeup-loving fans as they are equally trying to identify who his alleged professional football-playing love interest could be. Starr, 37, shared the first glimpse of his “NFL boo” to social media on Friday with … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. And then there were two. After a grueling postseason, Nick Sirianni’s Philadelphia Eagles and Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to Super Bowl 2023 at Glendale, Arizona’s … Read more
Gracie Hunt savored every moment of Sunday’s confetti-filled celebrations at Arrowhead Stadium. Moments after Kansas City topped the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game, the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt took to Instagram to give fans a peek at the wild postgame festivities. “GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!” Hunt captioned the video, which … Read more
It didn’t take long for the celebrations to begin in Philadelphia. Shortly after the Eagles crushed the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, 31-7, the significant others of Philadelphia’s biggest playmakers hit the field at the Linc to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl berth. “That ass is going to the Super Bowl,” Kelsey … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — Mike Rallis had his younger brother draped over his shoulders and was set to dump him to the turf — as a roughhousing brother might do — when he took an abrupt blow to his ribs. In a flash, Nick Rallis was on his feet and had turned the fight around. He spun … Read more
Greg Olsen is encouraging Tom Brady to sign a five-year deal with an NFL team so he can keep his job in Fox Sports’ No. 1 game booth. During an appearance on “The Waddle and Silvy” radio show on ESPN 1000 Tuesday, Olsen said it would “suck” if Brady — who signed a 10-year, $375 million deal … Read more
A sports media saga took an unexpected turn on Tuesday. Jalen Rose lashed out at media personalities who make hay trolling the Dallas Cowboys, following their playoff loss to the 49ers. Many people who saw the tweets believed they were directed at Rose’s ESPN colleague, Stephen A. Smith. “So glad I didn’t make a career … Read more
Derek Wolfe does not plan to let the enormous mountain lion he slayed go to waste. Wolfe, a former defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion, was enlisted to kill a mountain lion that was terrorizing a neighborhood in the Rocky Mountains last week. He went on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Fox News on Monday and … Read more
Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month’s Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform “America the Beautiful.” The performances will take place Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Rihanna. The performances will air on Fox. … Read more
The past year was filled with personal and professional challenges for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his former fiancée, Shailene Woodley. In a new interview with Net-A-Porter, the “Big Little Lies” star, 31, opened up about “the darkest, hardest time in [her] life” as she filmed the upcoming Showtime series, “Three Women,” while appearing to … Read more
Gracie Hunt — the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt — decided to wear a bikini in the snow to show support ahead of the team’s playoff game against the Jaguars on Saturday, posting a picture of the getup to her Instagram on Friday. “Thinking warm thoughts and hoping for a Chiefs WIN!❤️🔥,” Hunt said … Read more
Joe Namath has a gracious offer for Aaron Rodgers. The Jets legend called into WFAN’s “Tiki & Tierney” on Thursday and made the case for Rodgers to join Gang Green — and wear his long-retired no. 12 jersey. “I hope it can come true but it’s farfetched: I know Mr. [Jets owner Woody] Johnson’s trying … Read more
Pod hosts Andrew Marchand and John Ourand dissect all aspects of the NFL’s wild-card weekend from a sports media perspective. They look into whether social media complaints about Al Michaels’ and Tony Dungy’s performance are fair, and they look into how the top NFL broadcast teams on other networks fared: Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth … Read more
Trevor Lawrence embraced the role of Waffle House missionary. Lawrence quarterbacked the Jaguars to a remarkable comeback, beating the Chargers 31-30 after falling behind 27-0. He celebrated the victory with a number of teammates, who had never before dined at the venerable Southern diner chain, plus significant others. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Lawrence explained … Read more