However this explosive new wave of college football conference realignment plays out, the television networks paying the giant media rights deals will be at the center. ESPN, which came to a massive new deal with the SEC late last year, is notorious for having its hands in these deals, especially when it comes to the […]
Read MoreMichael Wilbon Has Blunt Reaction To College Football Rumors
Longtime ESPN Pardon The Interruption host Michael Wilbon is not a fan of the growing rumors in the college football world. According to multiple reports, the college football landscape is about to change in a massive way. Oklahoma and Texas are reportedly set to leave the Big 12 with eyes on the SEC. The Big 12 is […]
Read MoreSports Media World Reacts To Michael Phelps’ Performance
Michael Phelps is known for dominating inside of the pool, though the legendary United States Olympian is getting praised for his work outside of it this weekend. The legendary United States Olympian is part of NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Phelps will be part of the primetime broadcasting team for the coverage […]
Read MoreMaria Taylor Posts Message From Olympics After Joining NBC
It shouldn’t really surprise any of us, but Maria Taylor is already making an impact for NBC Sports. After wrapping up her career at ESPN on Tuesday night, Taylor signed a contract with NBC and flew out to Tokyo so she can cover the Olympics. NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico introduced Taylor to their audience on […]
Read MoreLook: Media World Reacts To Maria Taylor Joining NBC
Earlier this week, Maria Taylor said farewell to ESPN. Fast forward a few days later, and she’s already making a huge impact for her new company. “So thankful to Jimmy and all of my great teammates and friends at the SEC Network, College GameDay, Women’s and Men’s college basketball, and the NBA Countdown family — the people […]
Read MoreDanny Kanell Reacts To Oklahoma, Texas News
The college football landscape looks like it’s in for some pretty major changes over the coming days. With Texas and Oklahoma both reportedly on the verge of leaving the Big 12 to join the SEC, the balance of power in a couple of the nation’s biggest conference could be shifting as soon as next week. […]
Read MoreReport: ESPN Has Signed 2 Hosts To Contract Extensions
Just a month ago, it was reported that Neil Everett might be on his way out of ESPN, as contract negotiations hit a snag. After losing one major host in Maria Taylor, it looks like the Worldwide Leader got things worked out with Everett and Ashley Brewer. As first reported by Sports Business Journal, Everett and […]
Read MoreLook: Katie Nolan Reacts To College GameDay Speculation
It seems like Katie Nolan isn’t giving much thought to the possibility of taking over for Maria Taylor’s role hosting College GameDay. With Taylor off to NBC, ESPN is looking for a new co-host on its ever popular weekly college football showcase. Earlier today, Awful Announcing’s Jim Weber wrote a piece handicapping the potential replacements […]
Read MoreKendrick Perkins Announces Update On Jalen Rose Relationship
Throughout this year’s NBA playoffs, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins made blasphemous statements about Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. He tried to backtrack after the Bucks won the title on Tuesday night, but Jalen Rose wouldn’t let him get off easy. During this past Wednesday’s edition of Get Up on ESPN, Rose brought up every single comment […]
Read MoreReport: ‘Strong Candidate’ Emerges For Maria Taylor’s Replacement
ESPN NBA reporter Malika Andrews is a serious rising star with the Worldwide Leader. With Maria Taylor leaving the network, and expected to take a role with NBC Sports, Andrews’ name has come up to take over her role on NBA Countdown. Andrews, who is just 26, has really risen through the ranks over the […]
Read MoreSports Media World Reacts To Chris Fowler’s Performance
Sports fans mostly know Chris Fowler for his college football and tennis work, but the veteran broadcaster had a major role in the NHL world on Wednesday night. Fowler is hosting coverage of the NHL’s Expansion Draft for the league’s new team, the Seattle Kraken. The veteran ESPN host is part of a broadcasting team […]
Read MoreFormer MLB Announcer Thom Brennaman Lands New Job
Former longtime MLB announcer Thom Brennaman has another new gig in the booth, and this time he’ll be back in America. Brennaman previously resigned from his job at Fox Sports last fall after being caught delivering a homophobic slur on the air during a Reds-Royals broadcast in August 2020. In December, he took a position […]
Read MoreMaria Taylor Has Reportedly Decided On Her Next Job
Earlier Wednesday morning, longtime analyst and host Maria Taylor announced she’s leaving ESPN. “So thankful to Jimmy and all of my great teammates and friends at the SEC Network, College GameDay, Women’s and Men’s college basketball, and the NBA Countdown family — the people who believed in me, encouraged me, pushed me, and lifted me up,” […]
Read MoreFormer ESPN Host Has Telling Comment On Leaving Network
Earlier Wednesday morning, longtime analyst and host Maria Taylor announced she’s leaving ESPN. “So thankful to Jimmy and all of my great teammates and friends at the SEC Network, College GameDay, Women’s and Men’s college basketball, and the NBA Countdown family — the people who believed in me, encouraged me, pushed me, and lifted me up,” […]
Read MoreLook: Jemele Hill Has A Message For Maria Taylor
After spending the last few weeks trying hammer out a new deal, Maria Taylor and ESPN officially announced a split on Wednesday without a new contract in place. Taylor’s final assignment with the company came on Tuesday night as she hosted NBA Countdown for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The versatile host already seems to have […]
Read MoreSports Media World Reacts To Malika Andrews’ Performance
On Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks took down the Phoenix Suns by a final score of 105-98 en route to winning the NBA title. Following the game, all eyes shifted to ESPN’s Malika Andrews – who was presenting the postgame activities. Andrews took over for Rachel Nichols after ESPN decided to bench her for the […]
Read MoreMaria Taylor Reportedly Expected To Sign With 1 Media Network
Maria Taylor’s run at ESPN has officially come to an end. On Wednesday, the two sides announced that they were unable to agree on a contract extension. “So thankful to Jimmy and all of my great teammates and friends at the SEC Network, College GameDay, Women’s and Men’s college basketball, and the NBA Countdown family — the people […]
Read MoreSports Media World Reacts to ESPN, Maria Taylor News
For the past few years, Maria Taylor has been one of the fastest rising stars at ESPN. But after failing to agree to a new contract, the two sides are ready for a divorce. ESPN announced on Wednesday that they have failed to reach an agreement on a new contract with Taylor. As a result, […]
Read MoreGiannis’ Girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, Has Message For ESPN Analyst
In the aftermath of the Bucks’ NBA Finals win, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger had a message for ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. Perkins made headlines earlier in the playoffs when he declared that Khris Middleton, not Giannis, was the “Batman” for the Bucks. The former NBA champion center called Giannis the team’s “Robin.” Well, if there […]
Read MoreMaria Taylor Makes Official Decision On Her Future At ESPN
After weeks of speculation, we finally have a conclusion to the contract dispute between Maria Taylor and ESPN. It turns out that Taylor and ESPN couldn’t reach an agreement on a contract extension. As a result, Taylor’s last assignment for the Worldwide Leader In Sports was as a host for Game 6 of the NBA […]
Read MorePackers WR Fires Back At Shannon Sharpe Over Lamar Jackson Criticism
You don’t see opposing NFL players go to bat for each very often these days. But Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling couldn’t help but defend Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson because of Shannon Sharpe‘s criticism. A video of Jackson playing football on a concrete basketball court went viral last week. Sharpe is one of many who critiqued […]
Read MoreDetails Emerge From Peyton Manning, Monday Night Football Deal
For years now, ESPN has been gunning after Peyton Manning to join the broadcast booth for Monday Night Football. The two sides finally came to a deal on Monday. Manning and Eli Manning will run an alternate MNF viewing option on ESPN2 this upcoming season. They’ll oversee 10 games this season and 20 games in […]
Read MoreNFL World Reacts To The Monday Night Football News
Each and every year the broadcast team for Monday Night Football draws significant attention, and often times scrutiny, from around the media world. This year, ESPN has decided to cover the weekly game a little differently. On Monday afternoon, the Worldwide Leader announced that it would be making its usual Monday Night Football broadcast a MegaCast in 2021. […]
Read MoreESPN Announces Major ‘Monday Night Football’ News
ESPN’s Monday Night Football has finally landed Peyton Manning…kind of. On Monday afternoon, ESPN announced that it has agreed to a partnership with Manning’s company, Omaha Productions. The Worldwide Leader has agreed to a deal that will result in Peyton and Eli Manning calling Monday Night Football games on ESPN2. The alternate Monday Night Football telecast will air for 10 games […]
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