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Kirk Herbstreit facing criticism for referring to Caleb Williams as ‘a bucking bronco’
Prime Video NFL analyst Kirk Herbstreit could have chosen a better metaphor when describing Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during Thursday Night Football. The Bears led the New England Patriots 3-0 and were on the verge of scoring a touchdown late in the first quarter when Herbstreit and play-by-play partner Al Michaels began breaking down…
Dan Campbell got quite agitated over questions about Sam LaPorta’s contract
The Detroit Lions are 3-2 and in last place in one of the NFL’s toughest divisions, and it doesn’t feel like things are getting any easier for them off the field. Earlier this week, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who is currently fifth among tight ends in receiving yards and touchdowns, made waves on Pardon…
Trump administration reportedly forced Britt McHenry to resign after NBA game incident
Britt McHenry was booted from an NBA game, and now the Trump administration is giving her the same treatment. According to Page Six, McHenry was forced to resign as a U.S. State Department press adviser after a heated confrontation at the Washington Wizards’ season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday night. 😳 Exclusive: Trump staffer Britt McHenry throws…
3 reasons Troy Aikman and ESPN seem like they’re heading to a divorce
Just a few weeks ago, you could have assumed everything was hunky dory in the world of ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth. Now, it feels almost certain that the steadiest NFL booth in the business is about to end acrimoniously. After an initial report of an argument between longtime broadcasting partners Joe Buck and Troy…
Roger Goodell identifies Tokyo as NFL’s next target for international game
On the second day of the 2026 NFL season, the league hosted its first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. On game day, CNBC’s Alex Sherman published an interview with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who emphasized global expansion as a top priority. Since then, the Baltimore Ravens and…
The Ringer’s Kirk Goldsberry leading Texas athletics’ new AI initiative
Earlier this month, Washington State Athletics received widespread backlash after announcing its partnership with FanWord, an AI-powered storytelling platform. That did not deter the University of Texas. On Friday, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte announced the launch of Bevo Lab, an AI data analytics platform. “I’m fired up. I’m excited. This is earth-shattering,” Del…
Tiger Woods’ surprising TGL plans teased by Kevin Kisner
NBC analyst Kevin Kisner believes Tiger Woods may return to competitive golf soon, and he knows it because the return will come at his expense. During an episode of Barstool Sports’ Fore Play podcast this week, Kisner revealed that Woods plans to play a full schedule in the golf simulator league he co-founded, TGL. Kisner…
Donald Trump: NFL ‘could have probably postponed’ Paris game
Despite pushback from President Donald Trump, the NFL is moving forward with its game in Paris as France experiences civil unrest. The NFL’s International Series continues Sunday, with the Saints and Steelers playing at Stade de France. The game is slated to take place despite civil unrest in France stemming from student-led protests over poor school…
Charles Barkley fails spectacularly on hilarious edition of ‘Who He Play For?’
The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off this week, and while Shaquille O’Neal refuses to believe it, it may or may not be the final season for Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson on Inside the NBA. If it is the end, and if the first few days are any indication, Barkley is going out with a…
Caleb Williams pokes fun at Richard Sherman for Bears ranking: ‘I see it all’
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams became a meme and the subject of unfair narratives when he draped a towel over his head while carted off the field in Week 2 of the NFL season. Williams suffered a hamstring injury, though he has since stated that “every single” report about the severity of his injury has…
Paul Finebaum recalls being with Tim Tebow after Pablo Torre’s Life Surge report
Paul Finebaum was standing next to Tim Tebow when Pablo Torre’s reporting landed on the SEC Network’s doorstep, and he wanted no part of the crossfire. Appearing on the Awful Announcing Podcast, Finebaum recalled being with Tebow in Gainesville as the fallout from Torre’s investigation reached the set. Finebaum has worked alongside Tebow since 2014,…
Kevin Willard calls Philadelphia Inquirer reporter ‘a bad writer’ in rant that confirms reporting on Villanova’s Big 5 exit
Villanova men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard used his press conference following his team’s 93-71 exhibition loss to Virginia to tell the Philadelphia Inquirer‘s Jeff Neiburg that his story about Villanova’s exit from the Big 5 was false and that he was a bad writer, then went on to confirm nearly every detail Neiburg had reported.…
Sage Steele reportedly continuing relationship with Life Surge despite scam allegations
After Tim Tebow distanced himself from Life Surge following a report by Pablo Torre alleging a scam, Sage Steele has continued her relationship with the Christian organization. Last month, an episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out detailed Tebow’s relationship with Life Surge and shared several examples of the organization scamming people out of thousands of…
Matt Friend turns ‘Thursday Night Football’ political in ‘The Friend Zone’ debut
The Chicago Bears defeated the visiting New England Patriots at Soldier Field on Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football. Afterward, comedian Matt Friend, a native Chicagoan, debuted “The Friend Zone with Matt Friend” on TNF Nightcap. “Thursday Night Football is one of the biggest stages in sports, and I can’t wait to bring even more fun to…
Ron Darling non-committal on SNY future despite two years remaining on deal
By now, New York Mets fans are well acquainted with the game of chicken that plays out between Keith Hernandez and SportsNet New York (SNY) every three years. The 11-time Gold Glove first baseman nears the end of his contract, stays coy about whether he’ll return, and both sides hem and haw through a will-they-won’t-they…
Dak Prescott addresses ‘comical’ hot takes about the Cowboys
Sports media’s obsession with the Dallas Cowboys is a tale as old as time. This summer, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott applied fresh paint to the ever-present target on his back when he said “it’s Super Bowl or bust.” (He could have said the sky is blue and a news cycle would have followed, to be…
Nick Wright calls out media for unfair Angel Reese coverage
Grifters and pundits have a nasty habit of painting Angel Reese as the villain in Caitlin Clark’s origin story, but Reese has been the Atlanta Dream’s hero in the WNBA Finals, and Nick Wright implored sports media to cover that story. “Sports media needs to decide whether it wants to cover the WNBA or not,” Wright…
WNBA’s Houston Comets find local broadcasting homes for returning season
The Houston Comets return to the WNBA next season, and they’ve already found a local broadcasting home. On Thursday, the Comets and Tegna announced a multi-year deal that will make it easy for anyone in the Houston market to find games. KTBU Channel 55 and CBS affiliate KHOU 11 (select games) will broadcast Comet games…
Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi on how he paints the World Series for ESPN Radio ahead of his fourth Fall Classic
Thirty-five years after Vin Scully compared a 5-foot-6 shortstop to something that fell out of Kent Hrbek’s pocket, Jon “Boog” Sciambi can still recite the line. And that might be the most convincing testimonial baseball on the radio has ever received. Sciambi will call his fourth straight Fall Classic on ESPN Radio this weekend. He’ll…
Former Maryland coach Mike Locksley eyeing move to TV commentary, possibly with BTN
Mike Locksley is about to get paid a lot of money to stay home and do nothing, but the longtime college football coach doesn’t plan to sit around. Locksley and the university parted ways on Wednesday after Maryland dropped to 2-5 following a home loss to fellow Big Ten basement-dweller Rutgers. He finished with a…
Hearst CEO has ‘no interest’ in selling ESPN minority stake
For over 30 years, Hearst Communications, the media conglomerate now best known for owning a number of middle-market American newspapers and magazine brands like Cosmopolitan, has owned a significant minority stake in ESPN, the Worldwide Leader in Sports. It’s been a great investment for the company, which purchased a 20% stake in ESPN all the way…
TV and streaming viewing picks for October 23, 2026: How to watch World Series Game 1
All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL Women’s — Round 11 St. Kilda Saints vs. Brisbane Lions — FS2/Fox One, 10 p.m. Geelong Cats vs. Fremantle Dockers — Fox Soccer Plus, midnight Gold Coast Suns vs. Richmond Tigers — FS2/Fox One, 2 a.m. (Saturday) Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne Demons — FS2/Fox One, 4 a.m. (Saturday)…
Marshall Faulk publicly discloses Parkinson’s diagnosis: ‘I’m in a good place’
This summer, Ahman Green, the Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading rusher, disclosed his early-onset Parkinson’s disease diagnosis while appearing on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast, and former Tennessee Titans star running back Chris Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis to Michael Strahan on Good Morning America. Marshall Faulk observed the media coverage of his retired NFL brethren…
NBC and Peacock’s 2026 NBA Tip-Off most-watched opening night ever
NBC wanted to eventize NBA Tip-Off and get audiences excited for the start of another NBA season. It appears they succeeded. Tuesday’s Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio Spurs doubleheader was the NBA’s most-watched opening night ever, averaging 6.41 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, according to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel…
Mark Sanchez’s change-of-plea hearing rescheduled to 2027, case reassigned to new judge
The long and winding legal road for Mark Sanchez, following an incident in Indianapolis that ended with him in the hospital, is going to continue for a bit longer. After several court-date delays, Sanchez pleaded guilty last month, though it was unknown which charges he was pleading guilty to; among those he faced were battery…
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