Posts by Ben Axelrod
Jeff Passan explains why MLB is likely rooting against the Dodgers
"It's only going to potentially make those calls for a salary cap that much louder."
Pablo Torre theorizes why Jordon Hudson didn’t want Bill Belichick to share how they met
While the relationship between Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson had already been receiving plenty of attention, it took...
North Carolina denies banning Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, from facility
"While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities."
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, reportedly banned from UNC facility
"There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill's legacy..."
Buzz Bissinger attempting to reclaim ‘Friday Night Lights’ rights amid reboot
Peacock had previously announced plans for a 'Friday Night Lights' reboot in December.
Longtime reporter Trevor Thompson let go by FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
The news comes one day after longtime broadcaster Mickey York announced his own departure from the RSN.
Fire alarm prevents Jayson Tatum from addressing media after Celtics loss
Talk about metaphors.
Pat McAfee: Pro wrestling ‘created me’
"Stone Cold Steve Austin was a massive piece of like my mindset towards life."
Stephen A. Smith challenges Darius Garland to play through toe injury
"Limp your ass out there no matter which way you got to do it."
Monster Caitlin Clark ratings bode well for ESPN’s life after MLB
Ex-Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren received $5.75 million bonus for TV rights deal
The bonus was awarded for Warren's "accomplishments over his full tenure as commissioner, including his contributions to the new TV rights deal."
Joy Taylor’s contract with Fox Sports reportedly expires this summer
Dave Portnoy rips ‘coward’ student involved in ‘f**k the Jews’ sign controversy
"This is what the face of hatred is. This is what the face of being a coward is."
The Play-By-Play: massive Caitlin Clark ratings, Meadowlark Media news, Amazon’s NBA hires
Sue Bird launches WNBA Podcast with Vox Media
"It’s definitely going to be rooted in the game."
Notre Dame and Clemson announce 12-game scheduling agreement
It's unclear how the announcement will affect Notre Dame's ACC scheduling agreement.
Caitlin Clark preseason return to Iowa draws 1.3 million viewers for ESPN
Just two NBA preseason games have topped one million viewers for ESPN since 2010.
Dan Le Batard: Ravens respect Justin Tucker more than women
"From the franchise that gave you the Ray Rice elevator video..."
Bill Simmons: Leaked Bill Belichick email helps explain Tom Brady rift
"There was clearly some sort of ego thing."
Dan Le Batard declines to address ‘elephant in the room’ after Stugotz report
The bit comes days after Barrett Media reported that Jon "Stugotz" Weiner would be "stepping back" from Meadowlark Media.
Dave Portnoy shares footage from heated interview with Philadelphia TV station over ‘F*** The Jews’ sign at Barstool bar
"I forgot how much I hate f**king journalists."
TKO announces Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight for first boxing event
The event will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sept. 12.
Kirk Herbstreit has a new dog
Meet Beau.
Dan Le Batard questions CBS reporter’s objectivity in Bill Belichick interview
"He’s really judging it for America."