Scott Hanson says ‘the process is ongoing’ on ‘RedZone’ extension, talks NFL Draft
"My desire is to stay hosting RedZone."
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Stephen A. Smith explains why he doesn’t ‘give a s***’ about optics of contract talks amid ESPN layoffs
"When it's your time, you're supposed to act oblivious and ignorant to all of that and say, 'let me think of everybody else but myself,' when I've been working all of these years and didn't ask for it?"
Florida AG says public will ‘get to see what the ACC is hiding’ with ESPN contract release
"Now they are rightfully handing over these public records. We will continue to fight for transparency."
Capitals’ purchase of CapFriendly earns notable hockey fan and media criticism
"This is truly horrendous news for NHL fans."
Pat McAfee: It’s ‘weird’ when reporters ask athletes about their contracts
"You're putting some people in weird spots."
‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ crew debates Tua Tagovailoa’s future
"Quite honestly there were some people in NFL circles who didn't think he would play for a second contract."
Mina Kimes signs major new contract with ESPN
ESPN will continue to feature Mina Kimes heavily, including on NFL Live.
Jonathan Taylor’s “find new ones” claim on reporters’ sources shows challenges of contract dispute reporting
Padres broadcasting takeover includes MLB.TV in-market OTT streaming offering, deals with linear providers
The Padres have become the first MLB team to have their games available to stream over-the-top in-market through MLB.TV.
Michael Kay won’t say ‘see ya’ to radio after signing massive deal with ESPN New York
"After much deliberation, sleepless nights, talking with my family, back and forth, I don’t want to give this up."
Pat McAfee’s FanDuel future in question: ‘Not sure where it all ends up’
"A lot of moving pieces right now. Not exactly sure where it all ends up. No beef, all love with FD (and you.) Just trying to make my show and life easier."
Charles Barkley has a new Warner Bros. Discovery contract despite three years left, will appear on non-sports properties
"It was really fun to sit down with him and celebrate his new contract, because he is such a fabulous part of that team and he is just such a really special guy. I’m excited to find other ways to put him on television talking about something other than basketball."
Bobby Wagner blasts Mike Florio’s reporting of his contract, Florio initially stands by it, then says second year isn’t offset after all
Wagner's deal does have $10 million guaranteed, not the $6.5 million Florio initially reported. His 2023 roster bonus does not come with an offset.
Ravens’ LB Matthew Judon calls ESPN’s Jamison Hensley a liar over contract offer report, threatens photo leak (updated)
"@jamison.hensley so I'm waiting on your ESPN sourced apology or I'm leaking these photos I got with you in the strip club."
ESPN reportedly has until Sept. 2021 to make up promised events as per contracts, a hurdle for those demanding sports fee rebates
With ESPN's contracts stating they have until Sept. 2021 to make up their promised number of events, don't expect them to offer rebates any time soon.
After hitting another contract incentive, Richard Sherman dunks on those who said he was “taken for a ride” by acting as his own...
Ben Volin's "Boy, did the 49ers take Sherman for a ride" comment looks pretty dumb in retrospect.
Stephen A. Smith’s new deal makes him the highest-paid ESPN personality, confirming their investment in his brand of debate
Smith will reportedly surpass Mike Greenberg's $6.5 million annual salary under this new deal.
Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy rips Elika Sadeghi over offensive speech waiver objections
"Well, fuck you for making us part of this. We had nothing to do with this story. I'm not Harvey Weinstein."