Kevin Durant ‘locked in’ to solve ratings dilemma as he admits ‘rough patch’ for the NBA
At the same time, Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick suggests that critical broadcasters and social media discourse ...
ESPNers pay tribute to late colleague Zach Jones, dead at 41
Just a few days before Christmas, the network announced that research manager Zach Jones, who joined ESPN in 2010, had died ...
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ESPN cannot stop calling Fresno State the ‘Bulldongs’
"That is what athletes will do now. They won't have to combat you with facts, because in truth ... the current athlete is more popular than I am." ...
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Jason Kelce, Scott Van Pelt, and Stanford Steve spread Christmas spirit on ‘Monday Night Countdown’
With the help of his two elves, his ESPN colleagues Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve, Kelce spent time around the area handing out Green Bay-themed presents to Packers fans. Among the many gifts ...
Aaron Rodgers wonders if Adam Schefter engages in ‘quid pro quo’ relationships for scoops
As the New York Jets continue to leak like a sieve, Aaron Rodgers wonders if NFL insiders lare in the business of making trades for scoops.
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Scott Van Pelt on CFP blowouts: ‘I don’t think there’s any clear, perfect answer’
Tim Hasselbeck and Scott Van Pelt had a nuanced conversation on how there may not be an easy CFP fix. The first round of the College Football Playoff Friday and Saturday saw its four games decided ...
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Doug Lesmerises blasts ‘wounded’ Kirk Herbstreit’s Ohio State comments: ‘He turns everything on fans’
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ 42-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday sparked a lot of discussion. Some of that came from analyst Kirk ...
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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith kept receipts for Pro Football Focus after win over Tennessee
Ohio State was able to take care of business in comfortable fashion in their First Round matchup in the CFP against Tennessee. But for Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith, the win wasn’t quite enough ...
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ESPN’s College Football Playoff coverage makes for a miserable, negative experience
College campuses hosted FBS playoff games for the first time this weekend. But instead of celebrating the first-of-its-kind matchups and incredible scenes, ESPN spent the entire weekend bashing ...
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Cris Collinsworth talked about Mike McCarthy’s job security, Jerry Jones’ mindset on ‘SNF’
Things have not gone well for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. While they won Week 16’s Sunday Night Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they were officially eliminated from playoff ...
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Shannon Sharpe warns Kirk Herbstreit after ‘First Take’ criticism: ‘Don’t play with me’
All things considered, Stephen A. Smith took a fairly diplomatic approach while replying to Kirk Herbstreit’s criticism of First Take. The same, however, can’t be said for Shannon Sharpe.
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Joel Klatt: ‘I remain incredibly frustrated and disappointed in the commentary regarding the CFP’
If you went into the first round of the College Football Playoff expecting close games, then you were no doubt disappointed by the opening weekend. But if you went into the first round of the ...