‘Friday Night Smackdown’ earns high ratings in USA Network debut
WWE Friday Night Smackdown debuted on USA Network last Friday night with 1.7 million viewers watching the Friday night spectacle.
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WWE bids farewell to Fox as ‘Smackdown’ run concludes
After a five-year run, Smackdown said goodbye to Fox on Friday night, ending an eventful period for the WWE television show.
Joe Tessitore passes first test in ‘Raw’ commentary debut
Paul Finebaum: Working with Nick Saban ‘the most intimidating 60 minutes’ of my life
Finebaum let Saban answer questions about Alabama rather than try to tell him what the deal is.
Andrew Siciliano and Scott Hanson will co-host ‘Gold Zone’ on Monday
Andrew Siciliano and Scott Hanson of "RedZone" fame will be in the same place at the same time for NBC's "Gold Zone" Monday.
Tony Khan accuses WWE of meddling in AEW media rights reporting: ‘It’s none of their business’
The fledgling pro wrestling company is at an interesting crossroads.
Rachel DeMita announces commentary role with Duke football
The popular influencer will be Duke football's sideline reporter this season.
Jeff Marek ‘no longer performing duties’ at Sportsnet
Long-time TV personality and radio host Jeff Marek will no longer work at Sportsnet, the network confirmed Thursday.
‘Pat McAfee Show’ team pushes back on WWE game criticism from ‘losers’ and ‘marks’
"Boy, there's are a lot of people saying this is the worst decision of all time."
Doug Gottlieb’s Green Bay contract reveals how he will separate coaching from radio
How will Doug Gottlieb separate coaching from his radio show? His contract with the UW-Green Bay program tells the story.
Tom Brady ain’t Terrell Owens’ quarterback: He ‘ignored me!’
Former NFL great Terrell Owens said Tom Brady "ignored" him and his attempts at making a comeback several years ago.
ESPN bringing ‘The Ocho’ back yet again
ESPN announced plans for The Ocho to return this August, featuring Pop-a-Shot, paintball, and the Savannah Bananas.
Jason Kelce ‘very much around’ the Eagles facility, says former teammate Lane Johnson
Jason Kelce might have retired from football, but the former Philadelphia Eagles star apparently can't quit his habits yet.
Steelers name Rob King as play-by-play radio commentator
The Pittsburgh Steelers have tabbed Rob King to replace 'Voice of the Steelers' Bill Hargrove on radio broadcasts this season.
Skip Bayless picks his most memorable tweet: ‘I said more with those 4 words and single comma than I ever have’
"And you either really got it, or you really, really did not."
ESPN reveals new scorebug for 2024 college football season
ESPN revealed its new, 'sharp' scorebug for the upcoming 2024-25 college football season on Thursday afternoon.
Ian Rapoport on the one NFL news story that made him a better reporter
In the mind of Ian Rapoport, the NFL Network insider has only one answer to what the biggest "swing and miss" of his career has been.
Former college baseball pitcher catches himself on MLB Draft broadcast
"Dream come true! Thanks to everyone for all the help."
ACC and SEC introduce plans for iPad technology
The ACC and SEC announced plans to introduce iPad technology on the sidelines for the 2024 college football season.
Eduardo Perez on Todd Frazier calling Home Run Derby: ‘I think it’s gonna be a great trio’
"I've done this event in three different languages. And I'm about to do it in a fourth different language with Todd Frazier."
Rays’ Pete Fairbanks candid during interview before All-Star Break: ‘I thought we were generally terrible…’
"So I think we'll take that."
Travis Hunter jokes about Colorado offensive line in EA Sports College Football 25: ‘They can’t block for nothing’
"Yes, very realistic. They can't block for nothing."
Caitlin Clark on ESPY win: ‘Hopefully it’s the start to women getting more recognition’
"Something that really stood out to me was like how much women’s basketball was a part of the show."
Red Sox’s Triston Casas joining ESPN, MLB Network during MLB All-Star Week
Boston Red Sox infielder Triston Casas may be injured but he'll have plenty to do during MLB All-Star Game Week.
Minor league baseball team grants aspiring broadcaster’s dream
The Mississippi Braves gave one aspiring young broadcaster an awesome surprise, letting them call an inning of their game.