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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

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'

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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?

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?

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

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

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

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

Kirk Herbstreit gives heartbreaking update on College GameDay's favorite dog, Ben

The College GameDay host tells fans the latest on everyone's favorite famous pup.

Nov 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Lou Williams called out Drake after beefing with DeMar DeRozan

Lou Williams labels Drake 'selfish' after his recent comments on DeMar DeRozan.

Pat McAfee during the Indiana versus Washington football game at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 26, 2024.

Pat McAfee reveals he turned down Donald Trump, Kamala Harris interviews

The moment of a presidential election was too much for McAfee and his team, or their platform. to interview Donald Trump or Kamala Harris; kudos to the former NFL punter for recognizing it.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch's ejection has many questioning the decision

Did the league go too far with the ejection of Detroit Lions star?

Kevin Durant has had enough with ESPN personality

The future Hall of Famer can only handle so much from brazen ESPN media titan.

Carmelo Anthony and his son, Kiyan, watch the Don Bosco Prep Ironmen compete against the McEachern Indians in a game during the 50th annual City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Kiyan Anthony and the Long Island Luthern Crusaders defeated Westminster Academy earlier in the day.

Kiyan Anthony gets exposed by Carmelo Anthony's ex-wife for lying

La La Anthony called out Kiyan's lie about his height.

Jason Kelce does his best Gronk Spike to the cell phone of annoying Penn State fan

Jul 14, 2013; Flushing , NY, USA; Radio personality Christopher Russo throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the 2013 All Star Futures Game at Citi Field.

MLB Network's 'High Heat' Ends 11-Year Run

ESPN insider suggests laughable trade for Detroit Lions to make

The Sporting News unveils MLB season awards, Player of the Year comes as no surprise

Christian McCaffrey living his best life with Olivia Culpo has fans in their feelings

A Fox television camera during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field.

NFL Coverage Map, Week 9: What game is on in your area on Sunday?

FOX Sports reporter Erin Andrews on the sideline before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.

NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Week 9 of 2024 season

Who will be calling your favorite NFL team's game in Week 9?

Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Left to right: Fox Sports broadcasters Kevin Burkhardt and Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz and Derek Jeter on field after the game two between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

World Series News: Yankees-Dodgers ratings continue to fulfill potential

Through four games, the World Series on Fox Sports has averaged 14,984,000 viewers, the highest for any Fall Classic since 2017.

Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) makes a catch in foul territory as a New York Yankees fan interferes during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

World Series: Yankees fans crossed a clear line; why didn't media call it out?

Mookie Betts could have been injured when two Yankees fans grabbed his hands in Game 4, but some in the media glorified the "boys will boys" angle of a potentially dangerous incident.

Kendrick Perkins believes championship team isn't ready to be a champion again

Just two years removed from a championship run, Kendrick Perkins lost faith in a Western Conference powerhouse.

Aug 3, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; NBA commissioner Adam Silver during a game between the United States and Puerto Rico during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

NBA ratings aren't looking so great after one week

After a successful opening night, the league saw ratings decreases the rest of the week in national broadcast windows compared to last year.

Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; The New York Yankees dugout during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

World Series news: Yankees-Dodgers Game 3 boasts big ratings for Fox Sports

Monday's Game 3 averaged 13.2 million viewers, a 63 percent ratings boost compared to Game 3 of the 2023 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers.

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