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Is your March Madness bracket busted? Maybe that's a good thing

The 2023 men's tournament is wide open: to find a recent champion in the Sweet 16 field, you have to go all the way back to 2014 winners UConn.

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2 days ago

Rick Pitino unsure of coaching future after Iona bounced from NCAA Tournament in first round

Iona head coach Rick Pitino told reporters after the Gaels NCAA Tournament loss that he was unsure whether it was his last game as head coach at the school.

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3 days ago

Jets’ Allen Lazard talks with certainty about looming Aaron Rodgers trade

Aaron Rodgers wants to play for the New York Jets, but no deal has been made with the Green Bay Packers. Former teammate Allen Lazard, who signed with the Jets Wednesday, thinks otherwise.

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3 days ago

Women's March Madness finds foothold on national TV

Ratings for women's college basketball are at their highest levels in years.

Experts trying to build perfect March Madness bracket offer tips for choosing your own

One MIT academic said the "secret sauce" is in the upsets.

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NFL expert Trey Wingo is sure Aaron Rodgers will be with Jets in 2023, may take another week

Former ESPN host Trey Wingo assured New York Jets fans that NFL star Aaron Rodgers would be in a new green and white jersey come the 2023 season.

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Hurricanes star winger to miss rest of season after receiving horrible injury news

The Carolina Hurricanes will play the remainder of the 2022-23 NHL season without one of their star wingers, 22-year-old Andrei Svechnikov.

foxnews.com

HBO's Bomani Jones jabs JJ Redick for way he pushed back on Kendrick Perkins' NBA MVP voting take

Sports pundit Bomani Jones weighed in on the debate between Kendrick Perkins and JJ Redick over NBA MVP voting and whether there's racial bias.

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Tremaine Edmunds set to become highest-paid linebacker with new Bears deal: report

Tremaine Edmunds is expected to have the biggest four-year deal of any inside linebacker in the NFL, as the Chicago Bears landed the former Buffalo Bills first-rounder.

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Giants give Sterling Shepard another opportunity with new one-year contract: report

The New York Giants are reportedly re-signing veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard to a one-year deal after he tore his ACL last season.

foxnews.com

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reveals 'personal' beef with Kyrie Irving

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith revealed last week his differences with Kyrie Irving are at a "personal level" but was adamant he would never reveal why.

foxnews.com

Bill Walton facing backlash for 'deplorable and inexcusable' use of derogatory term against dwarves

The Little People of America are demanding an apology from former NBA and UCLA player Bill Walton for using the term "midget" during a broadcast Thursday night.

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Charles Barkley pokes fun at Kendrick Perkins controversy: 'You're only voting for him because he's black'

NBA Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley poked fun at former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins on Thursday, who finds himself in hot water over comments made over MVP voting.

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Brittney Griner’s return to WNBA tips off ESPN coverage

Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA will tip off ESPN’s coverage of the league’s 27th season when the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19 — opening night.

‘Unfair to Women’: ESPN Commentator Condemns Transgender Powerlifting Court Order

ESPN commentator Sage Steele condemned a recent decision by a Minnesota state court to force USA Powerlifting to permit male athletes to compete against females.

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Derek Carr has 'slight lean' toward Jets in free agency: report

Top free-agent quarterback Derek Carr continues to mull over his options this offseason, but it appears a front-runner has emerged in the New York Jets.

foxnews.com

For women's sports, the media buys are becoming a big deal

An Ally Financial deal with Disney's ESPN networks and the ACC shows a new model for raising the profile of women's sports.

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Rangers announcer 'disgusted by' fellow ESPN analysts who say team 'doesn't count' among New York franchises

When asked which New York franchise will win the city's next championship, ESPN's Michael Kay replied with the Rangers, dumbfounding "First Take" hosts.

foxnews.com

76ers star James Harden donates to Michigan State shooting survivor and calls him: "I got you"

Harden said helping 20-year-old John Hao was "bigger than basketball."

cbsnews.com

Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike returning to Los Angeles Sparks on 1-year deal: report

After last year's final Sparks game, Nneka Ogwumike said she would be back. On Friday, the former MVP delivered on her promise by signing a one-year contract with LA.

foxnews.com

Rams, Bobby Wagner part ways one year after signing $50M deal: report

Veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner is back on the free agent market just one year after agreeing to a five-year, $50 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.

foxnews.com

ESPN's ex-top exec describes how soccer's World Cup was lost

Testimony from a former ESPN executive is underscoring the high stakes and corruption that has enveloped the world of soccer.

Deion Sanders on his expectations in first year at Colorado: ‘We will not settle for mediocrity’

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders says he "plans on winning" as he prepares for his first season as head coach in Boulder, Colorado.

foxnews.com

Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA with 1-year Phoenix Mercury deal

The 32-year-old Houston native has been preparing for her return to the team in May.

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Jury: NCAA not liable in ex-Grand Valley quarterback's death

An Indiana jury has found the NCAA not liable in the death of former Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen Finnerty, whose widow accused the college sports governing body of failing to warn athletes about the risks of head injuries while playing football.

ESPN's Chris Berman raises eyebrows with Abraham Lincoln remark while talking Patrick Mahomes vs Jalen Hurts

ESPN's Chris Berman interjected Abraham Lincoln's birthday into the conversation when talking about the historic matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts.

foxnews.com

Jalen Hurts contract extension rumors heat up as Eagles get set to play in Super Bowl LVII

Jalen Hurts could be in line for a massive contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN. He's set to play in Super Bowl LVII.

foxnews.com

Russell Westbrook's wife slams report that called him a 'vampire' following Lakers trade

An ESPN report cited recently traded point guard Russell Westbrook as a "vampire" that "sucks the blood out of the Lakers locker room," a sentiment that his wife did not take kindly.

foxnews.com

Nets plan on keeping Kevin Durant despite trading away Kyrie Irving: report

With the NBA trade deadline set for 3 p.m. Thursday, the Nets are reportedly informing teams that Kevin Durant is not for sale despite the Kyrie Irving trade.

foxnews.com

The Nets trade Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks, reports say

Irving's stint with the Brooklyn Nets is ending after multiple controversies, including a suspension over an antisemitic social media post and missing games because of his refusal to be vaccinated.

npr.org

'It's embarrassing for our sport.': Duke University women's basketball coach says her team played first half with the wrong ball

After her team beat Pittsburgh, Duke coach Kara Lawson pointed out an alleged error in their loss against Florida State.

news.yahoo.com

ESPN pundit rips Kyrie Irving’s trade request from Nets: ‘Idiotic’

ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith called Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets "idiotic" ahead of the NBA's February 9th trade deadline.

foxnews.com

NFL reports 18% increase in concussions during 2022 season

The NFL reported on Friday that there was an 18% increase in concussions from last year during the 2022 regular season. Players were diagnosed with 149 concussions.

foxnews.com

Tom Brady is not the best Super Bowl or regular-season quarterback, sports radio legend says

Mike Francesa offered one more scorching hot take on his way out the door Wednesday, putting Joe Montana and Peyton Manning in a class above Tom Brady.

foxnews.com

Jemele Hill claims Black people can 'carry water' for White supremacy: 'You're stuck on faces'

Former ESPN host Jemele Hill insisted on Twitter that Black people can support White supremacy with regards to the police beating of Tyre Nichols.

foxnews.com

Stephen A. Smith sounds off on Tyre Nichols footage, demands ‘1st-degree murder charges’ be made

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith sounds off on the newly released bodycam footage of Memphis police confronting 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.

foxnews.com

ESPN host rips sports-politics 'hypocrisy,' but says athletes should understand issues

ESPN's "First Take" host Stephen A. Smith joined Mark Levin on "Life, Liberty & Levin" to discuss athletes publicly politicking and their social standards.

foxnews.com

Local hoopers nominated for 2023 McDonald’s All-American Games

The first round of nominees for the prestigious 2023 McDonald’s All American Games has been announced and 18 players total—5 boys and 13 girls—hail from the Greater Houston area.

Chris Evert announces she's "cancer-free" more than 1 year after diagnosis

"Today, I'm cancer-free, and there's a 90% chance that the ovarian cancer will never come back," the tennis icon said in an op-ed.

cbsnews.com

Stephen A. Smith talks about debate TV shows and his new memoir

In “Straight Shooter,” Smith explores his time at ESPN, working with Skip Bayless and how men should talk about women.

washingtonpost.com

NFL exec claims Rams-Seahawks was year's ‘worst officiated game’ as referees face heavy scrutiny: report

The NFL competition committee, a group of coaches and executives who examine rules and officiating practices, are concerned by decisions made in the Seattle-Rams game, ESPN reports.

foxnews.com

Former ESPN employees suing company over COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Allison Williams and Beth Faber, two former ESPN employees, are suing the media company in federal court after being terminated for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

foxnews.com

Nick Saban says referees made a mistake by overturning targeting call in Georgia-Ohio State semifinal game

During the pregame show, Nick Saban said referees made a mistake when they reversed a targeting call after a Georgia defender hit Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr.

foxnews.com

NFL team official puts blame on league exec over Bills-Bengals warm up report

The NFL and ESPN are still at odds over a report about Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals given 5 minutes to warm up to play after Damar Hamlin's medical emergency.

foxnews.com

Sports broadcasters have a duty to report injuries responsibly — in the case of NFL's Damar Hamlin, they passed the test

(THE CONVERSATION) Injuries are an unfortunate part of any sport — none more so than in the NFL, where players can be felled in front of a TV audience in the tens of millions.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Opinions San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Rams head coach Sean McVay weighing immediate future with team: report

Head coach Sean McVay's immediate future with the Los Angeles Rams is in limbo amid the team's lingering Super Bowl hangover, according to a recent report.

foxnews.com

Broncos receive permission to interview Sean Payton for head coaching job: report

The Denver Broncos have reportedly received permission to interview Sean Payton, who is still under contract with the Saints, for their head coaching job.

foxnews.com

NCAA slams Jim Harbaugh, Michigan football with multiple violations after investigation: report

Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines football program are reportedly being hit with NCAA violations following an investigation into their conduct.

foxnews.com

Changes on horizon for bowls as CFP expands to 12 teams

As college football’s postseason heads toward the debut of an expanded, 12-team playoff in 2024 those involved with bowls anticipate changes.

Bobby Petrino joins Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M less than one month after accepting role at UNLV: report

Long-time college football head coach Bobby Petrino is joining Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M as his offensive coordinator less than one month after accepting the same role at UNLV.

foxnews.com

Red Sox, Rafael Devers agree to massive extension: reports

The Boston Red Sox have finally landed Rafael Devers now and for the future, reportedly agreeing to terms on an 11-year deal that will pay him $331 million to be their franchise star.

foxnews.com

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons fiercely defends Tee Higgins after Bart Scott suggests blame in Damar Hamlin incident

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons jumped to the defense of Tee Higgins on Tuesday after ex-NFL player Scott Bart suggested he was in part to blame for the Damar Hamlin incident.

foxnews.com

The Dark Pageant of the NFL

If football is about to undergo some hint of a reckoning, it will be only partial.

theatlantic.com

Bengals' Tee Higgins' family slams suggestion wide receiver was at fault for Damar Hamlin situation

The family of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins slammed any notion that their son was to blame for what happened to Damar Hamlin.

foxnews.com

Damar Hamlin's condition shows improvement, Buffalo Bills say

The American football player is still under intensive care after collapsing during a game on Monday.

bbc.co.uk

ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapse

ESPN initially showed a replay a couple of times of Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing to the turf during the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals before going to a commercial.

Bills’ Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which was suspended after the injury.

myrgv.com

Phillies at Texas in first Sunday night ESPN game of 2023

National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023 season.

THE DECISION: Willis’ 5-Star Lagway ready to commit

The nation’s eyes will be on Willis, Texas (pop. 8,700) tomorrow as 5-Star QB DJ Lagway, Jr., will make his college decision live on ESPN in front of family, friends, teammates, coaches and his community.

Playoff field set: Georgia vs. Ohio State; Michigan vs. TCU

Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State have made the College Football Playoff, giving the Big Ten multiple programs in the four-team field for the first time.

EXPLAINER: How will College Football Playoff expansion work?

The College Football Playoff will include 12 teams, starting with the 2024 season.

Georgia is new CFP No. 1, followed by Ohio St, Michigan, TCU

Georgia was the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, followed by Ohio State, Michigan and TCU.

AP sources: Big 12 agrees to 6-year extension with ESPN, Fox

The Big 12 has reached an agreement on a six-year contract extension with ESPN and Fox worth more than $2 billion that will keep the conference’s media rights with those networks through the 2030-31 college sports seasons.

ESPN sells majority interest in iconic X Games brand

ESPN has closed a deal to sell its majority stake in the X and Winter X Games.

ESPN and F1 announce new US broadcast deal through 2025

ESPN and Formula One have reached a new broadcast deal through 2025.

Sunday night NFL tilt leads in week's television ratings

NBC had an attractive Sunday night football matchup between NFC East contenders Dallas and Philadelphia this week, and were rewarded in the television ratings.

NFL owners unlikely to vote on Dan Snyder, roughing calls

There isn’t expected to be any significant news related to concussions, roughing-the-passer penalties or Washington owner Dan Snyder when NFL owners meet in New York on Tuesday.

Dan Snyder, Jerry Jones have 'long relationship' as allies

A wide-ranging ESPN report about Dan Snyder points to a rift between the Washington Commanders owner and longtime confidant Jerry Jones.

NFL on Prime Video latest foray by leagues into streaming

The NFL is set to make its debut with a streaming service on Thursday night.

CFP committee digs into early feasibility of early expansion

The College Football Playoff management committee gathered for 4 1/2 hours at a hotel in the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.

Serena Williams' goodbye to U.S. Open a ratings boon to ESPN

It could have been just one night, but Serena Williams' exit from tennis turned into a boon for ESPN.

Harbaugh hopes players get a revenue share from 12-team CFP

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hopes players get a cut of the revenue generated by an expanded College Football Playoff.

Big 12 looks to potential early extension of media rights

The changing Big 12 Conference plans to have discussions with ESPN and Fox about a potential early extension of its media rights deal.

Jerry Jones expects injured Cowboys LT Tyron Smith to return

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he expects left tackle Tyron Smith to return this season after sustaining a torn left hamstring that also injured the knee.

ABC to air NCAA women's basketball title game for 1st time

The NCAA women’s basketball title game will be broadcast on ABC this season for the first time.

ESPN's Stephen A Smith has memoir coming in January 2023

ESPN’s Stephen A.

Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher

A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game in Waco, Texas.

AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations

The Big Ten's next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN.

Joey Chestnut is chomp champ again in July 4 hot dog contest

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

Mic'd up during ESPN Sunday night games draws rave reviews

Major League Baseball has taken its fair share of criticism for changes trying to get younger fans interested in the game, but there has been one this season that has generated rave reviews.

'Stranger Things' return encourages weekend binging

There's no mystery about how millions of fans of Netflix's sci-fi drama “Stranger Things” spent their Memorial Day weekend.

AP source: Commanders buy Va. land for possible stadium site

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have bought land in Virginia for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium.

College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

Three huge matchups to kick off the college football season, the XFL, a new Australian Open agreement and two new “30 for 30” documentaries were announced by ESPN as part of its presentation to advertisers in New York.

Buck, Aikman excited about 'starting over' with ESPN

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have met their ESPN co-workers for the first time as they prepare to take over in the “Monday Night Football” booth.

'ManningCast' comes to golf as PGA gets alternate telecast

The “ManningCast” so popular on “Monday Night Football” is coming to major championship golf.

Turner Sports prepared for their first Stanley Cup Playoffs

Turner Sports and ESPN are carrying the NHL playoffs after they aired for 16 years on NBC and NBCSN.

THEY CHEATED TOO: ‘Yankee Letter’ revealed, documents sign-stealing techniques and punishment from MLB

The "Yankee Letter" from 2017 that documents their sign-stealing techniques and punishment from Major League Baseball has been revealed.

ESPN's Vitale rings bell in celebration of being cancer free

Longtime college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale is celebrating after finishing chemotherapy at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida.

Tiger Woods' return to Masters a winner for TV networks

Tiger Woods fell short of his goal of winning the Masters golf tournament in his stunning return from serious injuries suffered in an auto accident, but he was a winner for the television networks who followed the event.

University of Houston ranked 2nd in the country in ESPN’s early poll for next college hoops season

The college basketball season just ended, but it’s never too early to dream about next season’s possibilities, especially with such a bright future expected for University of Houston men’s basketball!

Emmert claims progress in women's NCAAs, not close on pay

A year ago, glaring inequities were revealed at the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Longtime NFL journalist John Clayton dies at age 67

Longtime NFL journalist John Clayton died Friday following a short illness.

ESPN treats NCAA Women's Tournament as premier event

ESPN has treated the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on the same level as the College Football Playoff and “Monday Night Football.”.

Dick Vitale returns to court, gets recognized at SEC tourney

College basketball icon Dick Vitale was recognized by the Southeastern Conference for his contributions to the sport, the league and his fight against cancer.

BUBBLE WATCH: Demon Deacons aim to add another win in ACCs

Wake Forest meets Boston College in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament looking for another win on its NCAA Tournament resume.

AP source: 49ers hire Brian Griese as QBs coach

The San Francisco 49ers are hiring ESPN analyst Brian Griese as their new quarterbacks coach.

Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN 'Monday Night' booth

ESPN is near the goal line of landing a top-tier talent to join the “Monday Night Football” booth.

Houston Rockets trade Daniel Theis to Celtics in 4-player deal, multiple reports say

According to multiple reports, the Rockets are trading center Daniel Theis to the Boston Celtics for point guard Dennis Schroder, center Enes Freedom and forward Bruno Fernando.

🔒 NFL Experience at Super Bowl LVI: Experience some of what KPRC 2′s Zach Lashway is seeing from LA

Insiders! KPRC 2's Zach Lashway takes you through the NFL Experience at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles.

Football games send viewers to TV on cold weekend

Viewers parked themselves in front of their televisions to watch football and stay out of the January chill.

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