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Barstool Sports founder and pizza influencer Dave Portnoy went on a four-shop tour of RI pizza places Thursday and stopped at Francesco's on Hope St. after owner Frank Schiavone got Portnoy's attention with some confident signage.

Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports launch Mary Kate Cornett apology tour with rare remorse

Kenny Mayne ranks ESPN's Top 5 SportsCenter anchors

USC women's basketball star Kiki Iriafen lands sneaker deal ahead of WNBA Draft

ESPN announces hire of longtime NFL Network 'Good Morning Football' host

ESPN podcast uses AI assisted voice technology for Sarah Langs' stats segment

Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett planning legal action against Pat McAfee, ESPN

Kyle Brandt gives heartfelt goodbye to NFL Network colleague Peter Schrager

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NFL Network personality Peter Schrager on the sidelines before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins.

'Good Morning Football' host Peter Schrager gives emotional goodbye to NFL Network

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A Smith pays tribute to college basketball legend who is very much alive

ESPN's Erin Dolan gets increased full-time role with network

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

ESPN reporter breaks silence after LeBron James shaded him in Pat McAfee interview

Oct 14, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Fox Sports commentators Joe Buck and Harold Reynolds during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the 2014 NLCS playoff baseball game at AT&T Park.

Joe Buck's 'proud dad' story about his father, Jack, will warm your heart

Why ESPN is positioned to win the live sports streaming war

May 11, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; ESPN network personalities John Kruk (left) and Karl Ravech (right) on the set of the Sunday Night Baseball pre-game show as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park.

ESPN broadcaster offers optimism about baseball's future on the network

Karl Ravech directly addressed the future of baseball on ESPN after the network opted out of its contract with MLB to televise live events beyond this season.

Mina Kimes attends the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Notorious engagement farmer Dov Kleiman roasted by Mina Kimes in Jackie Robinson spat

Dov Kleiman is a notorious engagement farming account on social media who aggregates NFL news, and was roasted by Mina Kimes after his calls to have her fired.

Major League Baseball renovations to Jackie Robinson Training Complex, formerly known as Dodgertown; and Holman Stadium are seen Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Vero Beach.

Jackie Robinson web page returns amid internet backlash, fumbled Pentagon statements

The Department of Defense website no longer includes a page about Jackie Robinson's military service, part of a 'DEI content' purge.

Mar 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a TNT Sports courtside broadcast camera before the game between the Boston Celtics against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

TNT Sports CEO breaks silence on adding ESPN's expiring MLB properties

ESPN opted out of its contract to carry the Wild Card round, Sunday Night Baseball, and Home Run Derby after this season; could some find a new home on TNT?

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Stephen A. Smith , American sports television personality, waves to the crowd while walking the field before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Stephen A. Smith gets $100 million contract from ESPN: report

The versatile broadcaster is re-signing with ESPN for a reported nine-figure salary.

Jan 29, 2018; St. Paul, MN, USA; NFL Network broadcaster Scott Hanson speaks with the Lombardi trophy by his side during Super Bowl LII Opening Night at Xcel Energy Center.

With ESPN ending 'Around the Horn,' one job appeals to departing host Tony Reali

In his first comments since ESPN announced the long-running 'Around the Horn'

Shawnee Heights students show their High School Gameday spirit by recreating an ESPN broadcast booth during their game against Seaman inside Shawnee Heights High School Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Yahoo! Sports reporter joins ESPN's investigative and enterprise team

Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB, speaks to the media during Cactus League media day at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix.

ESPN negotiating with new partner for MLB package: report

Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Left to right: Monica McNutt, Richard Jefferson, Ryan Ruocco, and Cassidy Hubbarth on the red carpet before the All Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

ESPN has settled on its lead NBA analyst for Finals: report

Jun 18, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; View of a Father's Day baseball on the set of the Baseball Tonight show by ESPN prior to the game between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park.

Ex-ESPN scribe reflects on network's breakup with MLB: 'It's a business'

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Chris Kreider (20) holds back Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the third period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden.

4 Nations Face-Off final draws largest Nielsen audience ever for NHL-sanctioned game

Second high-ranking ESPN editor placed on administrative leave: report

May 2, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of the arena during the national anthem prior to the game of the Boston Bruins against the Columbus Blue Jackets during game four of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena.

Donald Trump called the U.S. team ahead of Four Nations Face-Off final

The U.S. will look for its second win against Canada in the tournament in Thursday's championship game.

May 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ESPN broadcasters Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen before game six of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden.

ESPN staff feeling 'a palpable level of insecurity' in Bristol, James Andrew Miller and Bill Simmons say

The author of 'Those Guys Have All the Fun' and former ESPN personality sized up the state of the network following another round of layoffs.

Jan 28, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Buck speaks with the media during Fox Sports media day at the Miami Beach convention center.

ESPN tabs Joe Buck to do something he hasn't done in four years

The network's lead NFL play-by-play broadcaster will return to his roots in March when the Yankees play the Brewers.

Jul 18, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro arrives for the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theatre.

As ESPN-MLB deadline looms, reports suggest both sides willing to walk away

ESPN has carried Major League Baseball games since 1990, but can opt out of its contract with the league in March.

Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to make a long pass down court in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Dončić's Lakers debut delivers happy ratings news for ESPN

The Lakers-Jazz game averaged more than 2 million viewers, making it the second-most watched NBA game on cable this season.

Oct 19, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky (8) during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky makes major, cryptic announcement on 'First Take'

The former quarterback signed off from his ESPN timeslot Monday with a major announcement that sounded anything but straightforward.