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

Gu, who represented China in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing rather than her native U.S., continues to take flack for the decision.

Isidore Newman five-star quarterback Arch Manning no longer is the consensus top prospect in the 2023 class.

ESPN blamed "COVID restrictions and a new venue" for the limited seating. But even if all nominees were invited, more than 3,000 seats would remain.

Chestnut devoured 63 hot dogs to win Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners to take the women's title.

Chestnut took his 15th win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and Sudo made a decisive comeback to win the women's title.

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

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.

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. MLB has expanded letting players being mic'd up and interviewed during games after doing it on a limited basis from 2017-20. It has become a weekly occurrence on ESPN's “Sunday Night Baseball” and has produced some fun moments.

Authorities do not suspect foul play.

ESPN showed a Marlboro cigarette package in the Campbell baseball dugout during its NCAA Tournament game against Tennessee on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

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

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 I The PBS "Frontline" series produced a new documentary, "Police on Trial," which examines the Minneapolis police department following the murder of George Floyd by an officer.

SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports’ Mike Jones discusses Colin Kaepernick's workout with the Raiders and why Las Vegas might sign him.

Jason Whitlock suggested that police held back because "when your culture makes George Floyd a hero, real heroes stand down."

ESPNESPN personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on Wednesday morning absolutely tore into Republicans after the horrific Uvalde school massacre, calling on them to “shape up, wake up and do something” and blasting them for standing in the way of gun-control legislation.Following Tuesday’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary that left at least 19 schoolchildren dead, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr furiously pleaded with GOP leaders to enact a universal background check. “They won’t vote on i

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.

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.

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.

ESPN tried to corral Eric Reed, who trained long shot winner Rich Strike, about the sexist slur.

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

ESPN first reported that members of Suns guard Chris Paul's family had been harassed by fans and some in the crowd made physical contact with them.

The racing league's current deal with ESPN expires at the end of 2022.

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

Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone makes his 2022 Kentucky Oaks and Derby picks

Former NBA player Stephon Marbury is calling out Stephen A. Smith after the ESPN pundit made critical remarks about Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving.

Steele's lawyers accuse ESPN and Disney of violating her First Amendment rights and breaching her contract after she made comments on a podcast last September.

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

The then-fledgling SEC Network needed content when it launched in 2014. The gymnastics programs within the conference needed a way to showcase their burgeoning talent. “She was (ticked) off to say it quite bluntly,” said Kathy Johnson Clarke, a two-time Olympic medalist turned commentator for ESPN.

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

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.

Malik Monk had a career-best 41 points and Austin Reaves set career highs with 31 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 146-141 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in what might have been Frank Vogel’s final game as coach. ESPN reported after the game that Vogel, who led the team to the 2020 title in the Orlando bubble, will be let go as early as Monday. “My reaction is I haven’t been told (anything) and I’m going to enjoy tonight’s game,” Vogel said when asked about the report.

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!

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

A hearing on whether the case should continue to be sealed is scheduled for Thursday in Dallas County.

Al Michaels moves to Prime from NBC and his co-announcer Kirk Herbstreit joins him from ESPN.

Al Michaels moves to Prime from NBC and his co-announcer Kirk Herbstreit joins him from ESPN.

The Bahrain Grand Prix attracted an average of 1.3 million viewers in the U.S. and peaked at 1.5 million viewers around 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET.

Several ESPN broadcasters on Friday participated in an on-air moment of silence to protest Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill.

Clayton spent five decades covering the NFL.

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

Billions of dollars were wagered on this year's March Madness tourney -- and millions of bettors have already lost.

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

The superstar announcing team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are leaving Fox to host Monday Night Football for ESPN, the sports network announced.

The San Francisco 49ers made their first big move of free agency, agreeing with former Kansas City cornerback Charvarius Ward on a three-year contract. The contract with Ward gives San Francisco needed help in the secondary and is the richest one handed out to a cornerback by the team in six seasons under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Ward spent the past four seasons in Kansas City after being acquired by the Chiefs in a trade with the Cowboys.

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

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

The No. 1 seed Blue Devils are looking more vulnerable than they did a day ago. North Carolina’s upset of the Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium snapped the Blue Devils’ seven-game winning streak.

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

Baylor University is projected to be one of the top seeds in the field.

The highest ranked team is Baylor University, while one Texas school is projected to be...

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

The owner of the NFL’s most valuable franchise is no stranger to controversy. But this time, Jones and his organization have never looked worse.

The team filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2019, saying women's team members were paid thousands of dollars less than the men at nearly every level of competition.

Four cheerleaders received nearly $400K over claims the team's former vice president was watching them undress in the locker room, according to ESPN.

Reaction to the latest Dallas Cowboys scandal has permeated social media.

Fans and players celebrated after the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56. (Feb. 14)

Jarrett Bell and Mike Jones preview the biggest storylines this offseason in the NFL.

Independent truckers continue to blockade routes in northern Chile in protest at the death of a colleague.

Between injuries, Kyrie Irving's part-time role, and general instability, James Harden found that his time with the Nets wasn't what he had hoped for.

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.

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

In response to a Tribune request for fan reaction, Blackhawks diehards responded in droves, with dozens of messages clamoring about their disappointment.

The WNBA did not disclose how much money it raised from investors. However, the league called it "the largest-ever capital raise for a women's sports property."

Brady's official announcement could come as early as Monday, according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora.

Many of Brady's numerous records are nigh untouchable, including his seven Super Bowl rings, all but one earned as quarterback of the New England Patriots.

Tom Brady announces retirement after 22 seasons

Tennis fans used to staying up through the night to watch the Australian Open have had to change their viewing habits and are having trouble finding some of the matches they want to see. ESPN has dramatically reduced the amount of coverage on ESPN2 during the first week of the first Grand Slam event of the year, leaving the overnight hours exclusively on its ESPN+ streaming service. ESPN+ is supposed to have all the matches available live, but it has experienced technical problems over the first couple of days.

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

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes continues to do things unseen in the history of the NFL.

A handful of top sports reporters are followed by millions of fans desperate for breaking news. They're now set to command big paydays.

Judge Steve Harvey.

Former players David Cone and Eduardo Perez are joining Karl Ravech to form a new broadcast team for ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” telecasts.

Rockin' Ryan Seacrest is still the king of New Year's Eve television, no matter what Andy Cohen might say.

AccuWeather's Jillian Angeline gives us an update on the first big snowstorm of the year and what to expect moving forward.

Dick Vitale is taking an extended break from the airwaves to rest his voice.

The Hawaii Bowl was canceled Thursday on the eve of the game after Hawaii withdrew because of COVID-19, season-ending injuries and transfers.

Cincinnati is the first outsider to make the College Football Playoff and Alabama is the standard bearer.

Even at a time football typically dominates television ratings, Thanksgiving week was notable.

According to multiple reports, Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman will be signing with the Chicago White Sox.

ESPN’s pursuit of Peyton Manning to be a part of “Monday Night Football” has paid off.

The NBA has asked a law firm to investigate the Phoenix Suns after a published report detailed allegations that owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his 17-year tenure in charge of the franchise.

Major League Baseball says its owners have agreed to begin providing housing to certain minor league players beginning in the 2022 season.

Nearly 800 animals, including the famous India the Tiger, reside at Black Beauty Ranch, the Humane Society of the United States sanctuary. The animals recently took part in a photo shoot as they got in the Halloween spirit because, clearly, that’s what one would expect in an animal sanctuary.

Tom Brady wins in the television ratings, too.

The Baltimore Ravens listed running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters as limited in practice Thursday, and ESPN later reported each player had a torn ACL.

Al Michaels no longer has to subtly refer to the point spread if a game comes down to the wire on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”.

If ever there was a great time for Major League Soccer to be going into negotiations for its next television contract, it definitely is now.

ESPN is canceling Rachel Nichols’ show “The Jump” and pulling her off NBA programming.

Major League Baseball is ending a 70-year relationship with trading card company Topps after signing a new partnership with a rival company.

American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco says his league has never “plotted” with ESPN to undermine another conference by poaching its schools.

Southeastern Conference university presidents voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank.

Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby accused ESPN of encouraging other conferences to pick apart the league so Texas and Oklahoma can move to the Southeastern Conference more quickly and without paying a massive buyout.

Maria Taylor will cover the Tokyo Olympic Games in her first assignment for NBC Sports.

Maria Taylor has joined NBC less than a week after her contract with ESPN expired.

Maria Taylor is leaving ESPN after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension.

Those interested in the progress of space flight and space travel woke up Tuesday morning to watch Blue Origin's first human flight into space, so it's no surprise plenty of people were talking about it on social media too.

Kevin Love reportedly will not compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

USA Basketball reportedly is looking to replace Bradley Beal on the Olympic men's basketball roster after he and Jerami Grant reportedly entered healthy and safety protocols.