Dave Portnoy rescinds ‘teaching moment’ offer after student who posted antisemitic sign denied responsibility
The discussion of an antisemitic sign at Barstool Sports' Philadelphia bar continues to evolve.
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Roger Goodell scrutinized for facial expressions during Oval Office press conference with President Trump
"Roger Goodell has to stand there while Trump defends posting an AI photo of himself as Pope, which is why you don't ever agree to appear with Trump in public."
ESPN SVP Ilan Ben-Hanan talks ‘insane stretch’ of balancing NHL and NBA playoffs
NHL reportedly canceling 2026 All-Star Game, pivoting to international event
After lots of discussion of the future of the NHL All-Star Game, the league will indeed cancel it in favor of an international event in 2026.
A baby kangaroo appeared on Fox’s NASCAR broadcast Sunday
"No, Chris, I don't know anything about breeding kangaroos."
Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa saw remarkable ‘Touchdown!’ and ‘From beyond the logo!’ Ryan Ruocco calls
"Touchdown! Clark to Bonner!"
ESPN lacrosse championship broadcast saw ‘Sacred Heart has diarrhea’ comments on crowd mic
"Lot of people saying Sacred Heart has diarrhea." "Okay, we apologize for our crowd mic."
Dave Portnoy on ‘F*** The Jews’ sign at Barstool bar: ‘I’m going to make it my life’s f***ing mission to ruin these people’
Portnoy eventually said he's sending the people who ordered the sign "to Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust."
John Kruk says “I hopes he chokes” in response to a text from Tom McCarthy’s Mets-broadcasting son
"Since he's a Mets' fan, I hope he chokes a little bit. But since he's your son, I hope it's not fatal."
Keith Hernandez drops odd ‘you’re not supposed to say it’ in reference to ‘drag bunter’
"This is shades of Bud Harrelson, who was a terrific—I know you're not supposed to say it...in our day it was a drag bunt."
Clever Denver Post Game 7 headlines win praise
"The hope was that SEVENTH HEAVEN would apply to all things on that page."
Todd Schrupp reflects on Kentucky Derby, FanDuel TV: ‘It’s the company that I always hoped TVG could be’
“I think our company realized, ‘Okay, horse racing is dependable. They've got a good thing going there.’”
‘Full Court Press’ season two shows women’s basketball is having more than a moment
ESPN’s David Hale on 24-hour Buc’ees bet: ‘I am nothing if not a man of integrity’
"As with all things in the ACC, there is no winner."
New ESPN E60 feature to explore Katie Meyer’s story, family’s push for reform after her death
Save: The Katie Meyer Story will include conversations with Meyer's parents and siblings.
Nick Saban, Tommy Tuberville reportedly convinced President Trump to consider executive order ‘reforming’ NIL payments
Lobbying from Nick Saban and Tommy Tuberville apparently has President Donald Trump considering an executive order on NIL compensation.
MLB world salutes ‘generational’ talent Sarah Langs on her birthday
"The same can be said of someone behind the scenes—someone who unites people, who deepens our love for the game."
Jim Lampley talks calling Times Square fight and his ‘It Happened!’ book, plus how boxing has ‘personalities come off the page’
Exclusive: Chris Haynes joins BIG3 broadcast team
"I’m honored to bring my storytelling and coverage to this rapidly-growing league."
Meadowlark’s Mike Ryan Ruiz blasts Brad Marchand: ‘You’ve been terrible since you climbed out of the womb’
"You're an awful person, and even if you lift Lord Stanley over your head, I'm going to turn my back to you!"
NFL Network’s Steve Smith Sr. sued under ‘homewrecker’ law for alleged affair
Smith is being sued for more than $100,000.
Famed MSG Rangers analyst Joe Micheletti retiring after 19 seasons
"My hockey journey has been a magical ride."
Shams Charania expects LeBron James to play ‘at least another NBA season,’ great news for the NBA’s new media partners
"There's no expectation for LeBron James to retire."
Grade the local 2024-25 NHL announcers
Weigh in on the NHL local broadcasters in our poll, open through May 2.
How The Athletic is shifting its coverage of women’s soccer and women’s sports in general
“That's how you tell a story that reaches more people, if you're hearing from more people.”