You knew this was coming. The entire sporting world was rocked Thursday morning when it was announced that the FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier as part of a sweeping federal probe into sports betting and an illegal poker ring with ties to organized crime. The news … Read more
The widow of a horror film icon Tony Todd called out the Emmy Awards for snubbing her late husband from Sunday night’s televised “In Memoriam” segment. Fatima Cortez Todd, the wife of the late “Candyman” actor, said she was disappointed that the prestigious award show did not mention him in the live broadcast. “Tony had … Read more
This Braves reporter didn’t strike out asking for a fan’s number but his peers are calling foul. A FanDuel Sports Network segment showing reporter Wiley Ballard asking for a female fan’s digits during Atlanta’s 8-4 win over the Blue Jays has come under fire for highlighting a double standard in journalism. “If a woman covering … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” swung at and missed with some of their audience this weekend. The sketch comedy show came under fire after spending nearly a minute and a half of its “Weekend Update” segment discussing the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including America’s fascination with the alleged gunman’s appearance. “The manhunt continues for the … Read more
Rob Gronkowski is ready for just about anything the “Fox NFL Sunday” crew throws his way, even fake segments about fictional football players. That’s what happened to the four-time Super Bowl champ during a previous day on the job, with the pregame team recapping Sunday how they pranked Gronkowski into discussing a non-existent Cowboys tight … Read more
One prominent sports media member is taking issue with the 2024 BET Awards. The show, which aired Sunday, included an “in memoriam” segment that showed the likes recently deceased baseball icon Willie Mays and actor Carl Weathers. Nevertheless, the award program also included O.J. Simpson, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and Hollywood star who … Read more
If BET did it. After the 2024 BET Awards, which aired Sunday, there was a backlash on social media when O.J. Simpson was included in the “In Memoriam” segment. The montage included notable actors and celebrities who passed away in 2024, such as prolific character actor Bill Cobbs, “Rocky” star Carl Weathers and baseball legend … Read more
Pat McAfee has walked back his wording after a segment about Caitlin Clark drew backlash because he referred her as a “white bitch” in a monologue during his ESPN show that was complimenting her for how much attention she has drawn to the WNBA. In a post on X on Monday, McAfee apologized for wording … Read more
Monday’s “First Take” talk centered on Caitlin Clark got almost as contentious as the rookie’s games. A discussion about Clark’s action-packed weekend, which included a hard hip-check Saturday from Sky veteran Chennedy Carter and the worst game of her young career Sunday in a blowout loss to the Liberty, resulted in Monica McNutt calling out … Read more
The in memoriam segment at the Academy Awards opened not with a Hollywood star, but with a clip of Aleksei A. Navalny from “Navalny,” the Oscar-winning 2022 documentary about the Russian opposition leader who died last month in a Russian prison. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to … Read more
British TV show host Susanna Reid really got a kick out of one segment. On Wednesday, “Good Morning Britain” host Ed Balls accidentally kicked his co-host during a segment about public transportation etiquette. Balls, 56, a British broadcaster and former member of parliament and government official, has been on the show since 2021, taking over … Read more
An Australian man has left people shocked after he revealed his dating deal breakers, which are nothing short of confronting. Truck driver Jason appeared on The Kyle and Jackie O Show in a dating segment and straight off the bat it was explained that he is no angel. He revealed he cheated on the mother of his … Read more
Carl Banks has resigned from his role on WFAN’s midday show with Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata after a Kayvon Thibodeaux segment got contentious last week. The hosts criticized Thibodeaux for his motor, while Banks chided them that they had an “unhealthy obsession” as fans in finding flaws with players. “If it’s not your job … Read more
Not sure if Mickey Mouse approved this clip. During an appropriately named “Hot Mic Summer” segment of ESPN’s ‘NBA Today’ on Wednesday, host Malika Andrews, alongside Ramona Shelburne and Marc Spears, played a clip of Nets forward Mikal Bridges using not-safe-for-work language when discussing teammate Ben Simmons. “I’ve got big faith, big confidence in [Simmons] … Read more
“CBS Saturday Morning” featured a segment suggesting adding insects into a diet could provide benefits for a growing world affected by climate change. To counter meat, soybean-derived proteins, or other high-carbon foods, the segment described efforts by climate experts and scientists to explore farming bugs to protect the planet. “We all know how important insects are … Read more
Looks like Liam Neeson will not be returning as a guest on “The View.” The Irish actor, 70, described his appearance on the ABC talk show last week as “embarrassing,” telling Rolling Stone the entire segment left him feeling “uncomfortable.” During his appearance on the show, co-host Joy Behar couldn’t help but air out her … Read more
An Australian radio show descended into chaos during a segment about arachnophobia on Wednesday, when one of the hosts had a panic attack and passed out while touching a tarantula. In the viral clip, presenter Erin Molan, 40, can be seen breathing very fast and letting out several nervous moans as the moment of the … Read more