The world of reporting has to be one of the most competitive industries to break into. While it’s hard enough to make a name for yourself in one area of the business, Kaylee Hartung has been able to do it all. Whether you recognize her from her time on ESPN, CNN or now ABC, chances […]
Read MoreLook: Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley Shared Awkward Moment Last Night
Through years of production, Inside the NBA on TNT has provided a fun and lighthearted place for basketball analysis — collecting a whopping 11 Sports Emmys along the way. While fans may tune in for the pregame, halftime and postgame banter, they stay for the hilarious dynamic between former NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal and Charles […]
Read MoreTNT Has Reportedly Made A Decision On Chris Webber
The rumored split between Chris Webber and TNT has officially happened, according to a new report from Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Webber and TNT agreed to part ways tonight, just before the start of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The 48-year-old former All-Star had been with the network since 2008. It might seem […]
Read MoreCris Carter Reportedly Lands New Sports Media Gig
Since leaving the NFL after a storied career, Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter has made a significant impact in the sports media world. After stops at HBO, ESPN and FOX Sports, the 55-year-old seems to found his next home to produce content. According to a report from Front Office Sports, Carter inked a […]
Read MoreReport: How Much ESPN Was Paying Kenny Mayne
Longtime ESPN host and anchor Kenny Mayne announced this week he was leaving the Worldwide Leader. The reason for his departure was financial. Mayne described himself as a “salary cap casualty” in his announcement and then told The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch that he was asked to take a significant pay cut, one that would have […]
Read MoreSports World Reacts To Alex Rodriguez Ownership News
Alex Rodriguez may have recently lost his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, but the former baseball star has gained an NBA ownership stake. Along with tech entrepreneur Marc Lore, Rodriguez has agreed to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves from longtime owner Glen Taylor. The price of the sale is said to be $1.5 billion. This transaction has […]
Read MoreDianna Russini Shares Latest On Texans, Deshaun Watson
Earlier this year, the Houston Texans were firm in their “no trade” attitude towards superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson. But, that all changed when a cascade of sexual assault allegations rained down on the franchise QB just a few months ago. Now, with no swift end in sight for Watson’s ongoing legal battles, the Texans seem […]
Read MoreErin Andrews Takes Big Step With Her Apparel Company
Erin Andrews has announced a major partnership for her sports apparel company. The longtime sports broadcaster, who got her big break in the National Hockey League, is partnering up with the league. Andrews’ apparel line, Wear by Erin Andrews, has announced an official partnership with the NHL. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Read MoreKenny Mayne Reveals Details From His ESPN Departure
On Monday, longtime ESPN anchor and host Kenny Mayne announced he was leaving the company after nearly three decades on the air. In his announcement, Mayne referred to himself as a “salary cap casualty.” Now, we have an idea of just how much the veteran television personality was asked to give up. Last night, Mayne […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Thinks NFL Is “Brilliant” For 1 Week One Matchup
While a series of schedule leaks have revealed some additional season information, the only games officially announced by the NFL so far are the 2021 Week 1 matchups released on Wednesday morning. Looking over the full slate of Week 1 games, Colin Cowherd saw a clear and calculated approach taken by the NFL. Nearly every […]
Read MoreSports Media Insider Says 1 Young FOX Analyst Being Considered To Replace Troy Aikman
Over the last few months, we’ve seen FOX’s Troy Aikman openly discuss the possibility of joining an NFL club as a team executive. If that happens, FOX may have his replacement over at FS1, former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho. Acho’s rise through sports media can only be described as meteoric. He made the move to […]
Read MoreReport: ESPN Hires 2 Top Analysts For The NHL
As ESPN prepares for its new contract as one of the NHL’s largest distributors, the network’s broadcasting teams are taking shape. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, ESPN is adding former NHL players Ray Ferraro and Brian Boucher as primary analysts starting next season. Ferraro currently serves as an analyst for TSN […]
Read MoreESPN Announces Contract News For Marty Smith
ESPN announced that reporter and host Marty Smith signed a multi-year extension on Tuesday to continue his impressive career with the company. Smith, 45, began his time with ESPN in 2006 and has gone on to carve out a variety of roles at the Worldwide Leader. Over the course of his 15 years with the […]
Read MoreSports Media World Reacts To The Chris Berman News
It was an eventful Monday for a couple of longtime ESPN hosts on Monday. One longtime ESPN host announced his departure from the network. Kenny Mayne, who’s been hosting SportsCenter for decades, announced that he is leaving the Worldwide Leader. Mayne announced the news on Twitter, citing his departure as a product of budgetary cuts. “I am […]
Read MoreMike Golic Reacts To Kenny Mayne’s Departure From ESPN
After nearly three decades at ESPN, longtime host Kenny Mayne announced that he will be leaving the company on Monday afternoon. Mayne shared the news on Twitter, calling himself a “salary cap casualty.” The 61-year-old first joined ESPN in 1994 and went on to become well-known as a SportsCenter anchor. He continued to carve out new […]
Read MoreESPN Announces Contract News For Chris Berman
On the same day longtime SportsCenter anchor Kenny Mayne announced he was leaving the Worldwide Leader, ESPN announced new contract news for Chris Berman. Berman has agreed to a multi-year extension with ESPN, the network announced on Monday. He’ll continue appearing on NFL PrimeTime, SportsCenter and other various programs in coming years. “Legendary sports commentator […]
Read MoreSports Media World Reacts To The Kenny Mayne News
Kenny Mayne’s days at ESPN are in the books. The longtime employee at the Worldwide Leader announced on Monday that he’s leaving the network. “I am leaving ESPN,” Mayne said on Twitter. “Salary cap casualty. Thanks for the opportunity Vince Doria & Al Jaffe & for taking my solicitations Herman/Stinton/Lynch. I will miss the people. […]
Read MoreLongtime ESPN Host Announces He’s Leaving The Company
Longtime ESPN broadcaster Kenny Mayne announced this afternoon that he will be leaving the company after nearly three decades. Mayne joined the Worldwide Leader in 1994 and after a couple of years cutting his teeth on ESPN2, made his mark as a SportsCenter anchor. It was there that he became famous for his deadpan style […]
Read MoreSkip Bayless Reacts To The Tim Tebow, Jaguars News
The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing in Tim Tebow for a chance to play tight end. Not surprisingly, Skip Bayless is amped up. Bayless has been a Tebow fan forever, dating back to the lefty’s days as a quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Even after Tebow’s NFL days seemed over, Skip would often tweet about how […]
Read MoreVideo: Jalen Rose Has Emotional Moment On Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is an incredibly special holiday for many people, but it can be a difficult occasion as well. This is definitely a tough day for Jalen Rose. Rose lost his mother Jeanne back in February after a long cancer battle. The former NBA star has been open about how close he was with his […]
Read MoreLeBron James Reacts To ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins News
This past week ESPN announced that they are re-signing NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins to a multi-year deal. Reactions to the news have varied across the social media landscape but LeBron James had some thoughts as well. Taking to Twitter on Friday, the Lakers superstar congratulated Perkins on his new deal with The Worldwide Leader in […]
Read MoreStephen A. Smith Names The Best Boxer In The World
Boxer Canelo Alvarez registered a convincing win in last night’s super middleweight unification bout against Billy Joe Saunders and impressed Stephen A. Smith in the process. Alvarez’s win after eight rounds means three of the four title belts in the 168-pound division belong to the 30-year-old Mexican fighter. He now owns a career record of […]
Read MoreSports Media World Reacts To Wayne Gretzky News
With NHL coverage coming to ESPN and Turner Sports, there is a bidding war taking place for legendary star Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky, 60, is the most dominant player in the history of hockey. He’s arguably the most dominant athlete in the history of any sport, considering just how far ahead he is in many of […]
Read MoreQ&A With Laura Rutledge: Balancing Her Roles, Covering 2021 NFL Draft, Kyle Trask’s Future, Early CFB Predictions
Laura Rutledge’s rise to stardom at ESPN has been extremely impressive. She began her time with the company as a sideline reporter for college football before working her way up to becoming the host of the new-look NFL Live. Rutledge was recently in Cleveland with the rest of the NFL Live crew to cover the 2021 NFL Draft. It […]
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