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Richard Jefferson calls Bill Simmons’ criticism ‘an actual lie’
"To say we didn’t mention it for 2 hours is an actual lie or maybe a bias opinion."
Stephen A. Smith on Thunder-Nuggets three-point shooting: ‘It’s all lowlights’
"It's a horrible brand of basketball that we've been witnessing."
Tim Brando calls for College Football Playoff to add new TV partner
Likely playoff expansion and NFL competition may make that a non-starter, however.
ESPN reporter on Draymond Green’s ‘angry Black man’ comments: ‘Do not play victim here!’
Charles Barkley warns Stephen A. Smith of media overexposure: ‘You’re starting to be too much’
"People are going to get sick of you."
Mike Tirico calls out ESPN anchors’ ‘wasted’ time discussing fandom
"I don't like watching SportsCenter or other shows on ESPN where the anchors are talking about who they're fans of."
Brian Windhorst: Modern NBA architecture has led to reduced storytelling
"Part of the reason why storytelling isn't as good as it used to be is because of the physical architecture that has changed within the NBA."
Celtics-Knicks broadcast missed three-pointer while at commercial
"While we were away..."
Kendrick Perkins says his grandmother with Alzheimer’s was ready for Celtics-Knicks Game 3
"My grandmother...God rest -- you know, bless her this upcoming Mother's Day. She has Alzheimer's. She was ready for this game."
Bob Ryan delivers one last 3-point rant on ‘Around the Horn’
One last rant for the road.
Brian Windhorst on ‘Now why is that?’ meme: ‘I knew right away it was good TV’
"I didn't know that it was going to become a meme, but I knew right away that it was good TV."
Charles Barkley is already daring ESPN to fire him
"Nobody at ESPN is going to tell me what to say or do. Period."
Kevin Clark’s ‘This is Football’ expanded to hour on ESPN2
"This is Football" has aired on ESPN2 since September.
Stan Verrett offers defense, criticism of Draymond Green
"Both things are true."
Scott Van Pelt says he loves his ESPN golf work
If ESPN does get more big golf rights, Van Pelt seems eager to work on that coverage.
Michael Wilbon, Brian Windhorst question whether Pope Leo XIV will ‘bless’ Chicago sports
"We want to know everything about the Pope. Is he gonna bless the Bears?"
Kendrick Perkins dropped ‘I was not familiar with his game’ on Myles Turner, referencing Shaq’s meme-spawning line
"I've got to show him love, Malika. I was not familiar with his game."
Michael Wilbon stands behind Draymond Green’s ‘angry Black man’ comments: ‘This is the world’
"...there are things that happen publicly and privately that make you angry."
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."
ESPN’s subscription service will reportedly just be called ‘ESPN’
It makes some sense from a branding standpoint, but it's not even as cool as "Flagship."
Stephen A. Smith met untimely demise in incredible ‘Law & Order’ cameo
After his amazing Law & Order cameo, has Stephen A. Smith missed his true calling as an actor this whole time?
‘Save: The Katie Meyer Story’ retraces a terrible tragedy, turning pain into purpose
Kate Fagan defends trans athletes in final ‘Around the Horn’ appearance
"Trans kids deserve to play sports."
Jemele Hill jokes about old tweets and being canceled in return to ESPN’s ‘Around the Horn’
Hill might as well take advantage of what could be her final time on ESPN airwaves.