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Feb 25, 2012; Orlando, FL, USA; Shaquille O'Neal (left), Ernie Johnson (lc), Chris Webber (rc), and Charles Barkley (right) on the TNT set at the 2012 NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition at the Amway Center.

'Inside the NBA' finds new home

Another week, another student drills a kick on College GameDay for life-changing cash

Jun 29, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Apple TV commentator Taylor Twellman reports from the pitch before the match between the New York Red Bulls and D.C. United at Red Bull Arena.

Taylor Twellman cleared to return to Apple TV+ MLS broadcasts after 'altercation'

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NFL on Fox television camera during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears.

NFL Coverage Map, Week 11: What game is on in your area on Sunday?

CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, analyst Tony Romo, and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson at press conference at the Super Bowl 58.

NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Week 11 of 2024 season

Jul 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bally Sports reporter Jim Day (left) interviews Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

MLB is taking over another team's broadcasts in 2025

Judge approves Diamond Sports Group's plan to emerge from bankruptcy

Gruden is joining the entertainment website on a multi-year deal

Barstool adds football legend to its team

Cable TV mogul Ted Turner, left, came to Nashville Nov. 4, 1982, to address members of the Tennessee Cable Television Association meeting at Opryland Hotel. He is join by Viacom Cablevision vice president and general manager Kurt Jorgensen.

Ted Turner is alive and well enough to watch the Max documentary about his life before everyone else

Dec 15, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Jake Paul gives a press conference after knocking out Andre August in the first round at the Caribe Royale Orlando.

Why the Netflix Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight matters

Netflix is coming for sports; will the celebrity fight be a tipping point or another hiccup along the way?

Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after a strike out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

The Juan Soto sweepstakes are a stress test for the economics of MLB

Winning the World Series is hard. Winning the 2024-25 offseason is an honor likely reserved for one of eight teams with stable RSN situations.

Nov 3, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reacts against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Matt Eberflus's faulty cellphone on Chicago radio interview invites all the Bears jokes

The Chicago Bears head coach had his cell phone cut out throughout his interview on the "Kap & J Hood" show.

Baseball reporters are quiet-quitting Twitter/x and headed to Bluesky. Fans are following them en masse.

Baseball reporters are quiet-quitting X: Where are they headed and why?

Twitter/X has survived multiple threats to its status as the primary forum for disseminating and consuming baseball information before. This week felt like a different kind of tipping point.

Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Would Stephen A. Smith really make a presidential run?

The ESPN sports debate show star said on "The View" that he run for president if he "had a legitimate shot to win."

Sep 1, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Miami Marlins in-game reporter Craig Minervini holds a microphone with a Bally sports mic flag before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

MLB News: Marlins, Diamond Sports Group strike new deal: report

The deal, as expected, would keep the Marlins on their traditional RSN home while a separate streaming deal with Amazon is reportedly still being discussed.

Aug 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play broadcast announcer Joe Davis speaks during a ceremony to introduce Dusty Baker as he inducted into the Dodgers Hall of Legends prior to the game against the the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Can a league trademark a broadcaster's call? MLB is about to find out

Apr 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals hall of famer Red Schoendienst (left) shakes hands with president Bill Dewitt III before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Schoendienst is honored for 70 years in baseball.

MLB owner calls RSN demise a 'slow-moving trainwreck'

Oct 9, 1988: St. Louis, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Former Oakland Raider head coach John Madden (left) and commentator Pat Summerall (right) at Texas Stadium during the regular season gem between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins.

Pat Summerall's daughter gets key appointment from Donald Trump

Netflix dominates the streaming wars to cap off a massive October

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit walks his dog Ben before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kirk Herbstreit writes emotional post about the passing of Ben, his beloved Golden Retriever

Jul 29, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Bally Sports broadcaster Chip Caray talks with broadcaster Joe Buck during the third inning of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium.

MLB news: Cardinals announce streaming deal as Diamond Sports ruling awaits

Buffalo Bills mascot Billy Buffalo interacts with WHAM TV camera person Jenna Cottrell during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

NFL Coverage Map, Week 10: What game is on in your area on Sunday?

What game is on in your area for NFL Week 10 on Sunday? Let's take a look at the official coverage maps.

Feb 1, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Radio personality Colin Cowherd broadcasts on radio row at the Moscone Center in advance of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos.

Has Fox Sports gone woke? Is ESPN too conservative?

Recent comments by the two networks' on-air personalities suggest a shift in how the corporations view political talk on-air.

Oregon guard Deja Kelly is introduced as the Oregon Ducks host the Warner Pacific Knights in an exhibition game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon's Deja Kelly pulled the most impressive double duty as player and reporter

After making her Ducks debut with the women's basketball team, the fifth-year guard appeared as a sideliner reporter for the first time while covering the Oregon men's hoops squad.

Apr 10, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; MLB Network broadcaster Bob Costas answers questions during an interview prior to the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

MLB News: Bob Costas breaks silence on retirement, admits he lost his fastball

The 72-year-old broadcaster reflected on the end of his long career calling baseball games.

Oct 31, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers watches during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Gilbert Arenas backs the Bucks to fire Doc Rivers after multiple 'f****d up' decisions

Gilbert Arenas thinks everyone is betting on the Milwaukee Bucks to fire Doc rivers.

Feb 15, 2023; Jupiter, FL, USA; John Mozeliak, St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, throws a baseball during spring training in Jupiter, Florida.

MLB free agent spending might be down this winter for one obvious reason

Television revenue is a big question mark in several MLB markets, and a new report from the GM Meetings suggests half of teams might be hesitant to spend on free agents this winter.