The Worldwide Leader has figured out how to fill the empty program spot left by the departure of “Sunday Night Baseball.” ESPN will debut “Women’s Sports Sundays” this summer featuring the top games in the WNBA and the NWSL, with the series running nine weeks and including 12 primetime games. The new programming will include … Read more
Stranger things have happened! On Wednesday, the Foo Fighters announced that their guitarist Pat Smear has to sit out a few of the group’s upcoming performances due to a freak accident. “BREAKING NEWS! In the classic tradition of rockstars having bizarre gardening accidents, Pat Smear has apparently rung in the new year by smashing the s–t out of … Read more
A new era of “First Take” has officially begun. Shae Cornette made her anticipated debut Monday as the show’s new host, weeks after ESPN announced she would succeed Molly Qerim, who abruptly left the network in September. Stephen A. Smith, who was clad in a cowboy hat while smoking a cigar, introduced Cornette after his … Read more
ESPN has their new “First Take” host. After a month-long tryout period, the network chose Shae Cornette to replace Molly Qerim on “First Take,” Front Office Sports reported Thursday. Qerim, who hosted “First Take” for 10 years, abruptly quit the show and ESPN last month after reports emerged that she would be leaving at the … Read more
ESPN is going to hold a tryout period before settling on a new host for “First Take.” Burke Magnus, the network’s president of content, told The Athletic on Thursday that there will be a 30-to-45-day period where several people will host the show that stars Stephen A. Smith in the wake of host Molly Qerim’s … Read more
Nick Kyrgios is apparently competitive on and off the tennis court. In an interview with The Guardian, Kyrgios ripped the BBC for not bringing him back as a commentator during this year’s Wimbledon, taking a dig at his replacement in the process. “I know I’m a great commentator,” Kyrgios said. “All I’ve done for 20 … Read more
America’s fertility rate is collapsing. But some young women are ready to do their part to avoid a baby bust. The average American woman currently in her peak fertility years (ages 15–49) will have 1.7 children in her lifetime, well below the replacement rate of 2.1. And more Zoomers and Millennials are choosing to forgo … Read more
Jaime Bennington, the son of late Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, has slammed the band’s decision to bring in Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist. Bennington tragically died in 2017 by suicide. Armstrong, who co-founded the rock band, Dead Sara, made her Linkin Park debut in a live performance earlier this month alongside new drummer … Read more
Ken Jennings does not want his job to be in jeopardy. The game show wunderkind-turned-host, 50, is reportedly “desperate” to keep his emcee gig at “Jeopardy!” as he fends off criticism of his on-air performance and rumors that he’ll be replaced by “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost, 42, who was just announced as the … Read more
ESPN has found an analyst to replace Robert Griffin III on college football game coverage. The network announced a slew of broadcasting decisions for the 2024 season on Tuesday, including the addition of Louis Riddick to the ESPN and ABC college football crew that includes play-by-play man Bob Wischusen and sideline reporter Kris Budden. The … Read more
Kathie Lee Gifford is recovering after a nasty fall left her with a fractured pelvis. The 70-year-old former “Today” show host revealed she broke her pelvis in two places and was hospitalized for over a week after taking a tumble following hip replacement surgery. Gifford explained the situation to People in an interview published on … Read more
For the third time in a year, ESPN must figure out what to do with its top NBA announcing team. Instead of opting for a flashy name, the network should select Tim Legler to work alongside venerable play-by-play man Mike Breen and trailblazer Doris Burke. After laying off Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson last … Read more
Who fully replaces Yankees broadcasting legend John Sterling has yet to be determined, but don’t count on Sterling to try to tip the scales in favor of one person over the other. WFAN has leaned on a rotating cast of broadcasters to fill the void left by Sterling when he retired from the booth in … Read more
A WFAN caller purported to have a lead on who the new Yankees radio announcer will be. Venerable play-by-play broadcaster John Sterling retired earlier this season due to health issues and there is much intrigue as to who the longterm replacement will be. A caller named “Dr. Joe” phoned into WFAN’s morning show with Boomer … Read more
Prince William is reportedly relying on a new “inner circle” of confidantes as his wife, Kate Middleton, continues her cancer treatment. It’s no surprise that the Prince of Wales, 41, no longer has his younger brother, Prince Harry, to turn to for support. The pair’s relationship became seemingly nonexistent after Harry and his wife, Meghan … Read more
Jon Stewart is returning to host “The Daily Show,” but a new report alleges that Hasan Minhaj had the job in the bag, before losing it. According to a Thursday report in The Hollywood Reporter, Minhaj’s deal to take over “The Daily Show” after Trevor Noah’s departure was “all but done by late summer.” However, … Read more
Costco Wholesale’s plans to drop the beloved churro from its food court menu threw fans into a deep-fried depression last month. Now, reviews for the apparent replacement snack are in, leaving the internet once again struggling to cope. Rumors that the beloved deep-fried cinnamon sugar-dusted snack, which had been selling for $1.49 at the club food … Read more
Vanna White isn’t puzzled over who she wants her replacement to be. Long-time “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White revealed Monday that she would love to have Pat Sajak’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, take over for her one day. “I think she’s a good replacement if I can’t be there for some reason,” White, 66, told … Read more
His hips don’t lie. Adam Sandler revealed that he underwent hip replacement surgery after wrapping the Netflix comedy “Murder Mystery 2.” “My goddamn hip, I had to change that at the end of the movie,” Sandler, 56, said during an interview with Variety on Tuesday at the movie premiere in Los Angeles. He explained that … Read more
Homecoming celebrations are in order for Julianne Hough. The 34-year-old entertainer is returning to her dancing roots as the newest co-host of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” The “Grease Live!” star, 34, will be replacing Tyra Banks for season 32. Alfonso Ribeiro is back as fellow co-host, while choreographers Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and … Read more