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Joe Buck Agrees to $108M ESPN Extension — 2dJoe Buck agreed to a six-year ESPN extension worth roughly $108 million, raising his pay to about $18 million a year and keeping him on Monday Night Football through at least 2031.

Maya Lindstrom Keeping the same announcer on Monday Night Football through 2031 should help with consistency.

Former NHL Coach, ESPN Broadcaster Barry Melrose Dies at 70 — Sep 10, 2026Barry Melrose, the longtime NHL player, coach and Emmy-winning ESPN analyst, has died at 70 after battling Parkinson’s disease diagnosed in 2023, with tributes praising his passion for hockey and his distinctive mullet and persona. He was instrumental in Detroit’s early turnaround and became a defining figure for ESPN’s hockey coverage, garnering colorful praise from colleagues and legends alike.

Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child — 13hLeah Pruett plans to step away from NHRA Top Fuel at the end of the 2026 season to focus on growing her family, with Tony Schumacher set to replace her as the TSR Top Fuel driver in 2027; she stresses this is not retirement and left open the possibility of a future return. The announcements, spanning reports from ESPN, EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Newport Plain Talk, and AP, consistently note her competitive status in 2026 and her family goals influencing the move.

Jared Kim Smart move not retiring outright since she could easily return once the kids are older.

Cincinnati Hosts Miami for 129th Victory Bell at TQL Stadium — 1dAnalysts and fans are predicting outcomes for several key college football matchups, including Cincinnati favored to reclaim the Victory Bell against Miami (OH) and Virginia projected by ESPN SP+ to defeat West Virginia at Charlotte, 30-20. Separate prediction features and staff polls cover Virginia Tech vs. Maryland and a Cincinnati-Ohio rivalry game at TQL Stadium, with participants competing for prizes and bragging rights.

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 4h

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 4dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

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Pierce Brosnan’s 007 US Open Moment Goes Viral — 5dDuring the US Open final, ESPN’s broadcast cut from the match clock at 0:07 to Pierce Brosnan, delivering a praised “absolute cinema” moment that sparked a wave of social-media 007 admiration. The moment highlighted Brosnan’s enduring Bond legacy and provided a lighter, viral spotlight amid the high-stakes Zverev–Shelton final, with fans celebrating the savvy camera work as the crowd reaction poured in.

Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — Sep 11, 2026The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 in Florida — Aug 18, 2026Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, died at 93 on August 18, 2026, from Parkinson's disease. Tributes from ESPN leadership and former colleagues emphasize his visionary idea of a 24/7 sports network and his role in launching ESPN in 1979, which transformed sports broadcasting.

ESPN analysts project 2026 breakouts for Hutchinson, Hampton and Metcalf — Sep 6, 2026ESPN analyst Seth Walder is issuing bold 2026 predictions across several teams, including Jonathan Greenard delivering a career year with the Eagles, Aidan Hutchinson winning Defensive Player of the Year, Omarion Hampton challenging for the rushing title, DK Metcalf anchoring a high-powered Steelers offense for a double-digit TD season, and Taylen Green starting four or more Browns games as he proves his potential. The forecasts come amid notable roster moves and injury effects shaping teams' expectations going into the season.

On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS Scheduled to Perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026BTS fans are highly excited about the group's scheduled performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026, with overwhelmingly positive reactions and no significant opposition.1,754 likes · 10m

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen Dies at 72Reporting — Mar 4, 2024Chris Mortensen, the ESPN journalist who covered the NFL for decades, at died at 72. ESPN announced the news Sunday and the network referred to him as an “industry pioneer” and a “hard-working teammate,” ESPN reported…

Former ESPN Employees File Joint Lawsuit Against the Network Over COVID-19 Vaccine MandateReporting — Jan 12, 2023Former ESPN reporter Allison Williams and former ESPN producer Beth Faber are suing the network over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Williams and Faber filed a joint lawsuit against ESPN and Disney in Connecticut this…

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Longtime ESPN Sage Steele Anchor Sues Network, Alleges Her Conservative Views Got Her PunishedReporting — Apr 28, 2022ESPN anchor Sage Steele, who last year spoke out against vaccine mandates and was later suspended by ESPN, has filed a lawsuit against the network. “In a knee-jerk reaction, ESPN and Disney relied on the misleading…

Ex-ESPN Host Calls Out Former Colleagues: Their Silence Disgusts MeOpinion — Aug 18, 2023A former ESPN host is speaking out about the network’s silence on men competing in women’s sports. On Tuesday, Sage Steele announced that she was leaving ESPN after she and the network settled a lawsuit related to…

Pat McAfee Breaks Silence on ESPN Layoffs as Ryan Clark, Cam Newton Exit — Jul 21, 2026Pat McAfee is pushing back against criticism that his expensive ESPN deal is contributing to the network's latest round of layoffs. According to the New York Post , McAfee addressed the backlash Tuesday after ESPN…

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.4h

ESPN Layoffs Hit Karl Ravech in Bristol — Jul 21, 2026ESPN is conducting another round of layoffs, with Karl Ravech reportedly exiting after a long ESPN tenure as a Baseball Tonight host and Sunday Night Baseball lead announcer, following the earlier dismissal of NFL analyst Ryan Clark. The sweeping cuts come amid ESPN’s baseball rights reshuffle and broader integration with the NFL Network, with multiple outlets confirming Ravech’s departure.

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ESPN New York Cuts Bart Scott — Jul 21, 2026Bart Scott was fired from ESPN New York as part of a broader round of layoffs tied to ESPN’s NFL Network acquisition, with Chris Carlin remaining in the timeslot as plans for a replacement partner remain unsettled. The moves come amid ESPN’s restructuring of its local daytime lineup, reflecting ongoing integration of NFL assets and uncertainty about future staff arrangements after years of partnerships and on-air roles for Scott.

Radio Host Destroys ‘Woke’ ESPN Column: ‘How Does This Piece Serve Sports Fans in Any Way?’Reporting — Jul 5, 2022Before heading out to celebrate the Fourth of July, radio host Clay Travis took a moment to tear into a column published by ESPN. In an op-ed published by Fox News, Travis suggested at ESPN the holiday “represents an…

ESPN’s Sam Ponder’s Support for ‘Fairness’ in Women’s Sports Labeled ‘Plain Old Bigotry’Reporting — May 29, 2023ESPN broadcaster Sam Ponder was attacked by USA Today columnist Nancy Armour in an op-ed for her support of fairness in women’s sports. On Sunday, Armour slammed Ponder in her column titled “What ESPN’s Sam Ponder calls…

ESPN Fires Ryan Clark Amid Broad LayoffsSports — Jul 20, 2026ESPN has cut ties with former Steelers safety and current analyst Ryan Clark as part of a wave of layoffs ahead of its first Super Bowl coverage, signaling significant staffing shifts at the network. Clark, one of ESPN's highest-paid on-air talents at about $2 million per year and a regular on First Take and The Pivot, joined ESPN in 2015 and had been central to NFL coverage and Super Bowl plans.

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WNBA Phenom to ESPN: Men Don’t Belong in Women's Sports — Jul 24, 2026To Sophie Cunningham, it just makes sense. The WNBA phenom told ESPN earlier this week that she didn't think men should be in women's sports. That’s her story and she’s sticking to it. Since then, she’s been grilled…

ESPN Analyst Calls Out Taylor Swift for Being at Knicks Game — Jun 11, 2026All singer Taylor Swift could do was “Shake it Off.” That’s because she was called out for being at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. ESPN analyst Monica McNutt was not impressed to…

ESPN Forced to Return 37 Emmys After Decades-Long Scheme Gets BustedReporting — Jan 12, 2024ESPN will return dozens of Emmy awards that the company has acknowledged were handed to people who did not exist throughout the years and given to people who were not eligible to receive them. According to an…

ESPN’s Greenberg: Sergio Garcia’s Lifetime Exemption Should Be Pulled After Masters Fit — Apr 13, 2026ESPN’s Mike Greenberg was not impressed with Sergio Garcia’s antics at the Masters Tournament Sunday. So much so he is calling for Garcia’s lifetime exemption into the tournament to be revoked, Fox News reported. The…

ESPN Football Analyst Apologizes After Using Racist Slur During BroadcastReporting — Dec 13, 2022ESPN football analyst Robert Griffin III apologized after making a racist remark during a broadcast. While commenting on the performance of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts on “Monday Night Countdown,”…

On X · @aespa_officialaespa Posts "NYC, We Had So Much Fun!" After Elmont ConcertThe official @aespa_official account shared a photo and short message thanking fans and saying they enjoyed their time in the NYC area, tagging their SYNK : COMPLæXITY tour stop in Elmont (at UBS Arena). The post is trending because aespa is a major K-pop act with a large global fanbase; it comes right after a high-demand, near-sold-out show (extra seats added), generating excitement, fan shares, photos/videos, and positive buzz around the tour.2,376 likes · 11m