Gilbert Arenas cancels Thursday’s ‘Gil’s Arena’ livestream after son Alijah seriously injured in car accident
According to ESPN, Alijah Arenas was found at the site of a single-car accident early Thursday in the Los Angeles area.
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Mina Kimes rebuts ‘DEI’ claims about ESPN job: ‘It’s been twisted into a slur’
"...it's to find people who are actually qualified but haven't been considered or given the opportunities."
Sporting News falls for fake report about NBC Sports California warning on Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz
Despite being fake, the post from "Talkin' Basabell" on X provided a clear warning to announcers across MLB.
Shannon Sharpe’s lawyer issues response to Mike Florio, says proposed payment not an ‘admission of wrongdoing’
"In Mr. Sharpe’s case as in the case of virtually all other similar subjects of blackmail, the reason [was] primarily to avoid public embarrassment for himself and his family and other adverse consequences to his life and reputation."
The Athletic strikes highlight rights deal with NBA and WNBA
The Athletic will promote live game viewership of both leagues through its website, app and content.
NFL expected to add NFL Draft digital partner after re-upping with ESPN
"I think you will see two places have the NFL Draft in the future."
Stephen A. Smith ‘torn’ on Shannon Sharpe’s lawsuit response: ‘I don’t know where this is going to go’
"I don't know if that's a strategy that will work."
ESPN getting closer to daily WNBA show as women’s basketball growth continues
"Having a show like that would show that we’ve arrived."
Shannon Sharpe’s legal team calls lawsuit ‘egregious attempt at blackmail,’ releases salacious text messages
"Mr. Sharpe categorically denies all allegations of coercion or misconduct -- especially the gross lie of 'rape' -- and will not submit to what he sees as an egregious attempt at blackmail."
WWE’s Paul Heyman references Shannon Sharpe lawsuit on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’
"Don't 'ooooh' me, I'm not the one getting sued."
Jemele Hill compares Norby Williamson to Donald Trump while recalling ‘SC6’ downfall
"It just seemed very intentional and purposeful that he wanted to make SportsCenter great again."
Shannon Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media could get up to $100 million as deal with The Volume expires
The post-FS1 run for Shannon Sharpe continues to go extremely well.
Chuck Todd predicts NFL’s expected 2029 media rights opt-out will ‘break’ local TV
"This could be the thing that breaks the affiliate networks all over the country."
Nick Wright projects Rockets’ Dillon Brooks will attempt to injure Warriors players in playoff series
"...Dillon Brooks will try to undercut somebody. Dillon Brooks will do things that put other guys in jeopardy."
Bill Plaschke pleads with UCLA not to take ‘toxic’ Nico Iamaleava in transfer portal
"...the next team that takes him has to understand he's all about the money, he's not about the team, and $2.5 million is not enough for him even though he's an average quarterback."
Massachusetts Gaming Commission conducts hearing on Rece Davis’ ‘College GameDay’ gambling remarks
ESPN Bet and PENN Entertainment are facing a fine or potential loss of license as a result of the investigation.
Al Michaels: ‘It would be embarrassing’ to have farewell tour
"When you make yourself the story, you do a disservice to the business."
Colin Cowherd astonished by Time Magazine excluding Caitlin Clark from ‘100 Most Influential People’ list
"That's the dumbest thing I've ever seen."
Jeff Passan is on a mission to show MLB fans why the Pittsburgh Pirates are a problem
Justin Termine catches ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins in lie about NBA awards boycott
One year after he said he was done voting for awards, Kendrick Perkins turned in another ballot.
Michael Strahan gives warning to young athletes taking media side gigs
"I look at guys now and I think so many are so focused on the next chapter of life when they're not getting the most out of this chapter."
Charles Barkley takes back San Antonio ‘b*tches’ comment: ‘Want a do-over on that one’
"I think I fumbled that one. I didn't like using the word b*tches. So that's on me."
Charles Barkley uninterested in ESPN role beyond ‘Inside the NBA’: ‘We’re not doing all those other damn shows’
"It’s an honor and a privilege to work for ESPN, but I’m not gonna be going on First Take, Get Up, SportsCenter, Pat McAfee."
Bomani Jones likens Stephen A. Smith running for president to coaching Knicks: ‘We would dismiss that s***’
"They'd be in the streets outside of Madison Square Garden ready to burn that motherf***er down."
Skip Bayless believes Stephen A. Smith’s charm can lift him to presidency: ‘More telegenic than President Trump’
"Stephen A., trust me on this, is more gifted on television than anyone I have ever worked with."