Stephen A. Smith reportedly in talks to host SiriusXM show
"There are still a lot of possibilities, and a lot more money out there, for Stephen A. Smith."
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Why doesn’t Grant Hill get the Tom Brady treatment over conflicts of interest?
Executives believe RSN revenue played role in Luka Dončić trade
The Lakers are currently in the midst of a reported $3 billion local TV deal.
Shams Charania feeling no burnout as lead ESPN NBA insider: ‘I have so much left to prove to myself’
"I feel like I'm just getting started."
Don Van Natta Jr. predicts Super Bowl in London in next 5-7 years
"I think you can book it."
Stan Van Gundy: ‘I fully expect to be be broadcasting for the rest of my professional career’
"It's what I know best, it's what I think I do best. And I'm hoping that will work out with somebody."
Laura Rutledge: ‘It’s incredibly difficult’ to cover college football in NIL, portal era
"I truly understand when fans say it makes it harder to root for my team, who am I actually rooting for, because so much of it changes."
CFP executive director Rich Clark open to moving games out of NFL broadcast windows
"We'll talk about that and see how we can adjust our schedule to make it more compatible for all viewers to see all that they possibly can."
Scott Van Pelt doesn’t want to replace Jim Nantz calling The Masters: ‘Those footprints are too big’
"Being the person whose job it is to document (golfers), discuss them with our various hosts, analysts, coaches, and players, I really, really enjoy that."
Scott Van Pelt interested in collaborating with ‘Inside the NBA’ when it comes to ESPN in 2025
"I'm sure we could all figure out a way, because we all have great sort of friendship with one another."
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Matthew Berry says ESPN wouldn’t let him continue Fantasy Life brand if he stayed at network
"They said I’d have to get rid of Fantasy Life because they think it’s competitive. I told them I appreciate that they think I might be competitive, but that I respectfully disagree with that."
Mike Greenberg: ESPN positioned better than anyone for sports streaming age
"Who is it they are going to want more than they are going to want ESPN, with all of the things that we have, all of the properties that we've acquired?"
Mike Florio: NFL insiders skeptical Tom Brady actually wants to be ‘absolute best’ broadcaster
Florio reports NFL teams tried to help Brady skirt new restrictions as Raiders owner, but Brady isn't exactly blowing down the doors to prepare on-site each week.
John Smoltz lauds Joe Davis for handling ‘flak’ calling Dodgers World Series run as neutral voice
"I just think this year is the ultimate test for Joe Davis, and he's passed it so far in my opinion in flying colors."
Rob Manfred wants to nationalize MLB media strategy, eliminate blackouts
The league looks to emphasize accessibility and reach in its modern media strategy.
Woj’s agent: Jimmy Pitaro, Burke Magnus ‘nothing but supportive’ of his decision
"They want him to always be a part of the Disney family"
Netflix reportedly has opt-in for future years of Christmas Day NFL games
The originally reported three-year deal may last even longer.
ESPN reportedly makes a profit on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’
It sounds like McAfee's midday show is making good on its heavily scrutinized price tag.
Cathy Engelbert defends WNBA negotiating media deal alongside NBA
"I think it was worth a lot for us."
Peyton Manning admits he would’ve declined ‘Quarterback’ series as a player
"I just probably wouldn’t have trusted anybody."
Sports media insider John Ourand announces new ‘The Varsity’ podcast
The Varsity is an extension of Ourand's private email for Puck by the same name.