Stephen A. Smith ‘has no concern’ about potential ESPN, NFL equity deal: ‘I’m gonna say what I feel.’
"There are some things we can say and there are some things we can’t. We understand it and we go accordingly."
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Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, and Robert Kraft listed as potential witnesses in Sunday Ticket lawsuit
The long-running NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit could see notable names testifying next month.
Why Roger Goodell should answer Pat McAfee’s challenge and appear on his show
"Put your big boy pants on."
Chris Russo loses his mind over Chiefs-Dolphins burdening churchgoers: ‘I gotta pray to my God!’
"I gotta pray to my God! I can’t be praying to Mahomes and Tua!"
Bill Simmons on ESPN stint: ‘I ******* killed it for those guys’
"I was there for 14 years and I feel like I elevated that place in just a slew of ways."
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo revealed what he would have asked Roger Goodell on First Take
"Either you think gambling is bad, or you don't."
Jim Trotter’s lawsuit should serve as a warning to others thinking about working for the NFL
Roger Goodell and ESPN give Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo a lesson in humility: ‘Wow, I am a piece of garbage’
"So I left with my tail between my legs and I realized, ‘Wow, I am a piece of garbage.'"
Roger Goodell denies Jim Trotter’s discrimination allegations, insists NFL is ‘moving in the right direction’
"It will be addressed because these are important issues and we share the same concerns."
Washington Commanders sale hits email leak complications, with Dan Snyder reportedly refusing to indemnify Roger Goodell
An argument about indemnifying Roger Goodell and Jeff Pash might hold up the Commanders' sale.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo loses it over NFL gambling suspensions
"You don't think Roger's going out there, playing a little bit?"
Roger Goodell says there’s ‘no doubt’ his contract will be extended
"It's a matter of weeks."
Wednesday Newsletter: The NFL’s $5 billion jackpot
The NFL cashed in $5 billion in their new rights deals beginning this year, a huge milestone in their never-ending quest for revenue.
Did Brian Roberts and Comcast outmaneuver Roger Goodell and the NFL?
How the NFL improbably turned the schedule release into a content gold mine
The NFL continues to succeed in its quest for yearlong sports domination.
Roger Goodell’s call to Brian Roberts helped get NFLN back on Comcast one day later
This was a very short carriage dispute.
Jim Trotter joins The Athletic after NFL Media opted not to renew his contract
"I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to work with such a talented staff, and I’m excited about having the freedom and support to go where the news leads me."
Jim Trotter deserved better from the NFL
The longtime journalist tried to elevate NFL Media with critical thinking.
Jim Trotter: Questioning Roger Goodell over NFL Media diversity issues ‘played a role’ in contract ending
"I do believe it played a role in my contract not being renewed, and I will talk about that more later."
Jim Trotter, who twice asked Roger Goodell about NFL Media leadership diversity, reveals his contract there won’t be renewed
Trotter had previously mentioned that his contract was up. He tweeted Monday he's been informed it's not being renewed.
Skip Bayless claims white NFL owners aren’t comfortable with Black coaches because ‘They need to go to dinner with the wives.’
"It has been inexplicable to me, but then in the end, it’s really pretty explicable."
Jim Trotter: ‘I’ve not heard from anyone in the league office’ following Roger Goodell question about NFL Media diversity
"It makes me question whether or not you're really that serious."
Roger Goodell stammers and scrambles to defend lack of diversity in NFL Media: ‘I’m not in charge of the newsroom’
"I do not know specifically about the media business"
WaPo report sheds possible light on NFL/ESPN “five-minute” restart discussion divide after Damar Hamlin collapse
Fred Gaudelli set to produce his last NFL game, shift into executive producer role
"Amazon was maybe the highest priority from a media standpoint for us — making sure that launched properly. Knowing that Freddie was in the seat…that part of the launch was not a concern of mine."