Michigan State University President John Engler slammed ESPN over its ongoing issues with sexual harassment, after being confronted by a reporter about the troubles former US Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar brought to MSU.
Friday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman responded to free agent safety Eric Reid saying NFL owners have shied away from signing him (two days into free agency) and former teammate Colin Kaepernick due to their National Anthem protests by comparing it
In a recent company meeting, ESPN’s new President James Pitaro said that he does not believe that the sports cable network is a “political organization,” and that their focus should be on the “sports fan.”
A cocaine extortion scandal apparently led to the abrupt departure of previous ESPN President John Skipper, according to a shocking new report.
Monday on ESPN Radio’s “The Will Cain Show,” host Will Cain discussed people in sports media, as well as media in general, attempting to silence dissenting voices. Cain was hammered by Deadspin and Outsports for not speaking out against a
Over the last few seasons, the once close relationship between the National Football League and sports cable network ESPN has soured as the network has pursued story after story that tends toward damaging the league.
ESPN’s Jemele Hill is known for being outspoken — online and on camera. Hill has called President Donald Trump a “white supremacist,” advised fans to boycott NFL sponsors over Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones being against the National Anthem protest
NFL anthem protests became one of the most hotly debated topics in the country last year. An issue that was debated in media, on the street, in politics, and almost on an episode of Black-ish.
Thursday on ESPN’s “Highly Questionable,” Israel Gutierrez responded to running back prospect Derrius Guice’s claim he was asked if liked men in an interview with an unnamed team at the NFL Scouting Combine. Gutierrez, who came out as gay in
This wasn’t exactly hard to see coming.
Thursday, ESPN “Pardon the Interruption” co-host Tony Kornheiser reacted to the report that NFL teams are wary of rich prospects like UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen — who could be picked as high as first overall in the upcoming draft. According
CNN asked Caitlyn Jenner, a biological male, to supply a quote for its celebration of “International Women’s Day.”
In what appears to be a match made in heaven, outspoken basketball father LaVar Ball has started a feud with ESPN. Ball, the father of LiAngelo and LaMelo of Lithuania’s Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas and Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo, cut ESPN
A former ESPN employee has filed a lawsuit alleging that ESPN host John Buccigross engaged in sexually abusive behavior, including sending inappropriate photos and attempting to initiate a sexual relationship. Former ESPN legal analyst Adrienne Lawrence filed an 85-page lawsuit
ESPN is rightfully accused of being a left-leaning sports cable network, but lately many have employed some whataboutism by noting that the outlet does have one conservative employee in commentator Will Cain.
A lawsuit charging ESPN with sexual discrimination, alleges that ESPN legend Chris Berman once left a threatening and racially disparaging voice mail for former SportsCenter host Jemele Hill.
James Pitaro has been named President of ESPN and Co-chair of Disney Media Networks, the network announced on Monday.
Friday, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams discussed University of Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball coach Sean Miller reportedly being overheard in an FBI wiretap discussing a $100,000 payment to land a recruit. Arizona suspended Miller while they conducted their own investigation
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith went off Thursday on the strategy of tanking in sports to get good draft picks to rebuild, saying black executives do not have the “luxury” of losing and keeping their jobs. “So let me get
During a Friday debate about New York Mets minor league outfielder Tim Tebow saying he still holds NFL offers to play positions other than quarterback, ESPN’s LZ Granderson stated that he does not “want to live in a world where Colin
Reporters and attendees at Friday’s ESPN-sponsored MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference (SSAC) will be banned from reporting on former President Barack Obama’s remarks.
Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported about a hostile work environment in the Dallas Mavericks organization, citing a barrage of sexual harassment by former team president and CEO, Terdema Ussery, among other employees. Appearing Thursday on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” SI’s Jessica Luther discussed her
ESPN’s Jemele Hill is once again refusing to back down from her claim that President Trump is a “white supremacist.”
ESPN “First Take” moderator Molly Qerim said during a Monday debate between Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman that Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham telling Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James to “shut up and dribble” instead of criticizing President Donald
In a video for ESPN’s “The Undefeated,” “Pardon the Interruption” co-host Michael Wilbon and ESPN senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears reacted to the feud between Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham and Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James over James’ criticisms
Actor Jamie Foxx is in Los Angeles to play in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game as part of the NBA’s All-Star Game festivities. Friday, Foxx briefly appeared in an interview for ESPN’s “SC6” before walking off. Host Michael Smith praised Foxx for
NBA analyst and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said during a Friday appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” that out of respect for the office, he will not speak ill of President Donald Trump, electing simply to call the president “divisive.” “I’m not
[LANGUAGE WARNING] Appearing on “UNINTERRUPTED,” a show hosted by ESPN’s Cari Champion as she drives around in an Uber, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James lit into President Donald Trump, saying the leader of the free world does not “give a
Thursday’s “First Take” on ESPN opened with a tribute for the victims of Wednesday’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Co-hosts Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman both pushed for change to stop gun violence. “It’s
The tragic school shooting in Florida on Wednesday, brought forth a wave of emotion and opinion. Some of it very constructive and helpful, some of it not.
Monday on ESPN’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel telling “Good Morning America” that he has been diagnosed as bipolar and has sobered up. Smith said at the beginning he would “not
Kobe Bryant hasn’t said too much about anything but basketball, since retiring from the game in 2016. However, that all changed when he sat down for an interview with ESPN.
Vice President Mike Pence reportedly did not stand, when the combined Korean Team made their way into the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Michael Smith is the current host of ESPN’s SC6, though, after the way he just blasted his own network, he too might find himself relegated to writing for the Undefeated.
Two ESPN personalities were picked to coach the annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Along with Rachel Nichols, ESPNer Katie Nolan was handed the honor even after breaking the network’s rules against controversial political social media posts.
Friday on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins discussed his decision to skip out on visiting the White House to celebrate his team’s Super Bowl LII victory, saying he is not interested in just a photo op
Former ESPN host Jemele Hill says she has no regrets about any of her political statements on social media.
Count ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith out if he gets the opportunity to attend the White House as long as President Donald Trump is in office. In reaction to some Philadelphia Eagles players declining the offer to celebrate their Super Bowl win at the White House,
You can take the girl out of ESPN television, but you can’t take the ESPN television out of the girl.
In an appearance Friday on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” Sports Illustrated football writer Peter King said that the NFL was “very concerned” about the decline in ratings this year. Many attribute the ratings drop to the politicization of the NFL,
