From the best day of your life to a low point in your life. Penguins rinkside reporter Hailey Hunter experienced that emotional roller coaster this week as it was revealed she was fired by SportsNet Pittsburgh — a month after getting married. “Unfortunately, I was told the Penguins have decided that they simply wanted to … Read more
Sports reporter Kasey Hudson said New England Sports Network (NESN) did not renew her contract in a social media post Tuesday. Hudson, who joined the network in January 2025, explained that “the next steps are admittedly a little scary” as there is inevitable uncertainty ahead. “Some personal news. Unfortunately, I recently learned that NESN will … Read more
Devan Kaney, a co-host on 94WIP-FM Sports Radio’s morning talk show and its Philadelphia Eagles sideline reporter, was a part of a new round of layoffs by parent company Audacy, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I had a blast working at WIP and sincerely enjoyed my time there,” said Kaney, who has been with the … Read more
Taryn Hatcher, a former Phillies sideline reporter, has landed with The CW after being let go by NBC Sports Philadelphia, she shared with The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hatcher, who joined The CW broadcast team earlier this month as part of its coverage of the Professional Bowlers Association, called it “the perfect fit opportunity” during a recent … Read more
NBC Sports Philadelphia (NBCSP) recently revealed the surprisingly departure of Phillies sideline reporter Taryn Hatcher, whose “cat’s out of the bag” tweet stirred buzz online last week. Alexandra Matcham, NBCSP’s vice president of content, explained that the network is switching up its storytelling approach to a broader audience, which means the coverage is inevitably changing. … Read more
The stars were out in Arlington for Week 13. Before Kansas City and Dallas kicked off Thursday for a Thanksgiving clash at AT&T Stadium, Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, spent time on the field with Hanna and Haley Cavinder, the latter of whom is engaged to star Cowboys tight end Jake … Read more
Jordon Hudson was once again spotted on the sideline before one of Bill Belichick’s North Carolina football games — this time with a large ring on her left hand. Just not that ring. The ring, which was seen on the 24-year-old Hudson’s left middle finger, had a massive, circular base with the letter B engraved … Read more
Mike Francesa was blown away by this lack of information. The popular former WFAN host went on a mini-rant Monday about how Fox sideline reporter Kristina Pink allegedly did not mention the windy conditions Sunday during her hit from MetLife Stadium. The wind factored into the Packers’ 27-20 road win over the Giants. “I wonder … Read more
Tiki Barber thinks there’s a “little bitch” in the Giants locker room. The former Giants star lambasted the unnamed player who told ESPN how fired ex-Giants coach Brian Daboll allegedly berated and threatened to strip interim coach and then-offensive coordinator Mike Kafka of his play-calling duties after tight end Theo Johnson dropped a third-down pass … Read more
Jon Gruden ripped North Carolina after Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson spent time on the sidelines before the team’s 34-9 blowout loss to UCF on Saturday. During “Wake Up Barstool” on Monday, the former Super Bowl-winning coach, who’s a pundit for Barstool Sports, took a shot at Tar Heels GM Mike Lombardi while explaining … Read more
Jordon Hudson’s pep talk to Bill Belichick was clearly not enough for his Tar Heels on Saturday. Shortly before UNC’s blowout 34-9 loss to Central Florida, Hudson, 24, was seen in high heels on the sidelines of FBC Mortgage Stadium, seemingly giving Belichick, 73, some words of wisdom before the game. It’s unclear what was … Read more
There was much to smile about in Chapel Hill on Saturday. A grinning Jordon Hudson joined boyfriend Bill Belichick on the field at Kenan Memorial Stadium before UNC notched its first home win of the 2025 season, a monster 41-6 victory over Richmond. Belichick — whose first outing as the Tar Heels’ football coach could … Read more
One of the biggest storylines to come out of Week 1 of the college football slate had nothing to do with what transpired on the field. ESPN reporter Taylor Davis became a viral sensation Saturday while covering Southern Miss’ 34-17 loss to Mississippi State, when she was captured on video jamming to the music blaring … Read more
Fox’s NFL broadcasts will have a notable void this year. Longtime sideline reporter Laura Okmin is leaving the network after 23 years, she told Front Office Sports. Okmin is the third-longest sideline reporter in NFL history, according to her Fox biography, and is trading in her mic to focus more on her GALVANIZE company that … Read more
Perhaps Parker Jones didn’t deserve this perp walk in a 13-point loss. ESPN drew criticism for singling out and focusing its cameras late in the fourth quarter on Georgia’s redshirt sophomore cornerback, who earned a penalty for colliding with a referee during the Bulldogs’ 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal … Read more
There were fireworks in Glendale on Monday night, but it had nothing to do with the Cardinals’ 17-15 win over the Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Fans of the NFC West franchise expressed shock over the apparent removal of the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders from the sidelines during the team’s Week 7 win, with loved ones … Read more
College football fans know ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler for her sunny personality, incisive interviews and exuberant dancing during games — what she calls her “sideline shimmy.” But the 39-year-old Birmingham resident has a painful history that she kept hidden for nearly two decades: When Sisler was in college, both her parents died of drug … Read more
Simone Biles kicked off her packed Sunday with a visit to Soldier Field. The 11-time Olympic medalist gymnast spent time on the sideline before the Bears’ Week 4 matchup against the Rams, where she and her husband, Chicago safety Jonathan Owens, shared a kiss. Biles, 27, who wed Owens, 29, last spring, also posed for … Read more
ESPN reporter Holly Rowe believes “College Football 25,” the forthcoming EA Sports college football video game, is missing some key personalities. Taking to her X account, Rowe called out the lack of female sportscasters in the upcoming release after Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, David Pollack, Kevin Connors and Jesse Palmer were confirmed to … Read more
Erin Andrews’ camp is addressing past comments of embellished sideline reporting amid the fallout of the Charissa Thompson scandal that has rocked sports media. Thompson, a Fox and Amazon Prime host, revealed this week she would make up reports during her tenure as a sideline reporter. “I’ve said this before so I haven’t been fired … Read more