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Posts by Ben Axelrod

Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.

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Gary Striewski asks Randy Scott to be his groomsman live on ‘SportsCenter’

"Offer is pending my final approval, it's worth zero dollars American, but it is an open bar."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 11, 2025 0

MLB to cap prop bets on individual pitches at $200, eliminate inclusion in parlays

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on other leagues to follow suit.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 11, 2025 0

Paramount+ to raise prices when UFC deal kicks in

"These changes will fuel continued reinvestment in the user experience and deliver an even stronger slate of programming for our customers in the year ahead and beyond."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 11, 2025 0

David Samson shaves head in show of support for ill daughter

"When you go to a hospital every day to get treatment and your hair starts falling out and you recognize what hair means in terms of vanity, you realize that vanity takes a step behind living."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 10, 2025 0

Dave Portnoy caught and freed a bird during ‘Wake Up Barstool’

"I'm an absolute man!"

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 10, 2025 0

Ron DeSantis frustrated by inability to watch Buccaneers game in Tallahassee

"What a joke!"

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 10, 2025 0

Longtime Arkansas basketball announcer Mike Nail dies at 80

Nail was the voice of the glory days of Razorbacks basketball.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 10, 2025 0

Brian Windhorst signs multiyear extension with ESPN

Get your Windy Fingers ready.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 7, 2025 0

The Rock reveals how he broke the news of Osama Bin Laden’s killing

"Then I get a second call, and the call is, 'Yeah, the president didn’t go on yet.' And I went, 'Oh sh*t.'"

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 7, 2025 0

Phil Mickelson says he’s retained defamation lawyer following report he received inside information

"While I may have been willing to 'let it go' in the past, I'm no longer going to sit quietly and take it when those lines are crossed."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 7, 2025 0

ESPN and YouTube TV reportedly ‘remain far apart’ as another football weekend looms

As another football weekend approaches, Disney and Google remain without a deal.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 7, 2025 0

Pat McAfee teases Kirk Herbstreit over ESPN-YouTube TV dispute social media post

"I thought, maybe this will be able to help people watch games today. That's all."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0

John Mateer confirms a Chipotle employee did have inside scoop on his playing status

"I didn't think he would go and tell the whole world about it."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0
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ESPN Bet will go down as ESPN’s signature failure

Dave Portnoy explains why Barstool was a better partner for Penn than ESPN

"They paid a lot of money to get results — big results from ESPN — and they weren't even close."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0

ESPN announces new endorsement deal with DraftKings following end of ESPN Bet

As a part of the deal, DraftKings will become the exclusive odds provider for the Worldwide Leader in Sports.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0

ESPN Bet to come to an end Dec. 1

ESPN and Penn announced that they have mutually terminated their partnership.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0

Kenny Smith signs deal to appear on ESPN programming, including ‘NBA Countdown’ and ‘First Take’

Smith will appear on Wednesday night's episode of NBA Countdown.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0

Nate Diaz indicates he’s accepted Jake Paul rematch to replace Tank Davis Netflix fight

The fight has yet to officially be announced.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0

ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Grossi questions if Shedeur Sanders wants to play

"How could he have three different injuries without even taking No. 1 reps all year long?"

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0

NBC already flexing Victor Wembanyama onto national TV

The Spurs-Grizzlies matchup replaces Pistons vs. Hawks in NBC's Nov. 18 lineup.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0

Merril Hoge slams ESPN’s strategy: ‘All you have to know is how to debate and argue’

"The more ignorant you are, probably the better you are gonna be in debating and arguing."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0

Paramount+ strikes deal to become home of PBR ‘Unleash The Beast’ tour

The agreement begins with the start of the 2026 season on Dec. 12.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0

ESPN names Kris Budden top men’s college basketball sideline reporter

Budden will serve as the sideline reporter for the Dick Vitale Invitational on Tuesday night.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 4, 2025 0

Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis Netflix fight canceled following lawsuit against Davis

Netflix says it will still host a Paul-headlined event by the end of 2025.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 4, 2025 0

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