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Is the picture quality on the NBA Finals better or worse? The answer is complicated
Game 1 of the NBA Finals had a bit of everything. Both ESPN, and the league have to be thrilled with the trajectory of this series and the playoffs in general. But of the many social media discussions that popped up last night during the game, a familiar complaint surfaced. ABC/ESPN broadcasting the NBA Finals…
University of Hawaii leaves Spectrum Sports for free over-the-air broadcasts
It will be much easier to watch University of Hawaii athletics this season, both in and out of the state. Beginning this season, the University of Hawaii will move its broadcasts from Spectrum Sports to Hawaii News Now, a group of over-the-air stations owned by Gray Media. Gray will also have the opportunity to distribute…
ESPN bolsters WNBA coverage, adds rules analyst for broadcasts
The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, which cemented the league’s meteoric rise, was made possible thanks to the league’s new $2.2 billion media rights deal running through 2036. As part of the deal, ESPN and ABC will air five of the next 11 WNBA Finals and a conference finals series in eight of the 11…
Stephen A. Smith slams ‘patently false’ national anthem protest accusations against San Antonio Spurs
As right-wing media attempts to force the San Antonio Spurs into a national anthem controversy, Stephen A. Smith won’t have it. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stood for Tori Kelly’s rendition of the national anthem to begin Game 1 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. But even as most of the team bowed their heads…
FIFA, Netflix partner on World Cup video game
Netflix might not be broadcasting the World Cup until next year’s women’s tournament, but the streaming giant is getting in on the action for the men’s competition this summer. On Thursday, Netflix and FIFA announced the release of FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, a video game accessible within the Netflix Games interface where players can use…
Kendrick Perkins: Victor Wembanyama got ‘exposed’ by Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are on the back end of legendary careers, but the league looks to be in a good place with the next generation of stars, such as Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, and Victor Wembanyama, taking up the mantle. Wembanyama, who hails from France, in particular,…
Stephen A. Smith: ‘Kevin Garnett has to watch his mouth’
Stephen A. Smith did not pick a fight with Kevin Garnett, but for a moment, it sounded like he might be going down that path. Smith has shown a willingness to get into it with Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and other NBA stars. But Garnett isn’t someone you want to pick…
CBS, Serie A extend media rights agreement through 2026-27
After testing the open market, Serie A will continue its media rights partnership with CBS for another season. The league and network announced the extension on Thursday, which will keep all of the top-flight Italian soccer league’s English-language broadcasts on CBS platforms, primarily Paramount+. The deal will also include a minimum of 20 Coppa Italia…
Matt Barrie: SEC breaking away would be ‘entertaining’ unlike Big Ten
The future of college sports, and football in particular, feels more uncertain than ever. The NCAA, athletic conferences, universities, and even the U.S. government are working toward a solution that will appease all the powers that be, particularly at the top college football programs in the country. The head coach of one of those programs,…
Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about feeling late mother’s presence during NBA Finals
Karl-Anthony Towns played one of his best games since joining the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and he also gave his best interview after it. Jalen Brunson looked angry after the Knicks took Game 1 of the Finals on the road against the Spurs. He looked angry at the San…
Telemundo commits to no commercials during World Cup water breaks
Before it kicks off, the story of the 2026 World Cup has been the commercialization of the event overshadowing the actual tournament. From insane ticket prices and government investigations into unfair practices to local controversies over travel costs to the existence of a World Cup Final halftime show for the first time ever, FIFA’s unending…
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admits he left Bears-Packers early to beat traffic
Mayor Brandon Johnson appeared on 104.3 The Score on Wednesday to make his pitch for the Chicago Bears to remain in the city for their next stadium, specifically on the lakefront. And during that appearance, Johnson admitted something that he probably shouldn’t have. In an attempt to explain how difficult it is to get in…
Concern mounts around Victor Wembanyama fatigue: ‘Low on energy from the first quarter’
The 2026 NBA Finals tipped off on Wednesday night with an intense back-and-forth affair between Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs. On an evening where neither star was particularly efficient, Brunson willed the Knicks to a 105-95 victory, scoring 30 points on 12-for-31 shooting. Wembanyama’s losing effort included 26 points…
Emmanuel Acho community noted for awful Jalen Brunson take
Emmanuel Acho rushed to judge Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and his premature observation backfired brutally. Game 1 of the NBA Finals didn’t begin too well for Brunson and the New York Knicks as the San Antonio Spurs went on a 20-5 run to close out the first quarter. Worse than…
WFAN host declares ‘this series is over’ after Knicks Game 1 victory
The New York Knicks put together a remarkable second half to steal Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on the road with a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center. Knicks fans are ecstatic as the team searches for its first NBA championship since 1973. And one…
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua makes unintentional super league pitch
College sports dignitaries made their way to Capitol Hill to speak to congress amid the unending slog of trying to make transformational changes that could save their way of life. And in doing so, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua may have accidentally undermined one of his main arguments. Bevacqua, like many coaches and administrators,…
USA Sports adds Ryan Leaf as Pac-12 football, basketball analyst
It’s been a long and winding road for Ryan Leaf. And now the former Washington State star and San Diego Chargers quarterback, who has been very public about his battles with his personal demons along the way, will have his highest profile broadcasting job yet. According to Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, Leaf will be named…
Kyle Long joining Russell Wilson as new analyst for ‘The NFL Today’
Russell Wilson won’t be the only new addition to CBS’s top NFL pregame show at The NFL Today as Kyle Long is also getting called up to the main set. The two new analysts will join the returning trio of host James Brown and fellow analysts Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher. They will replace the outgoing Matt…
After sounding alarm on fighter risks at UFC White House card, Joe Rogan now says ‘it’s so America’
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has a lot of thoughts on UFC Freedom 250, the upcoming card set to take place live on the White House’s South Lawn for President Donald Trump’s birthday. Last week, Rogan expressed doubts about the event, suggesting the heat, humidity, and bugs would hamper fighters. “The White House thing is odd.…
Indiana Fever reporter Scott Agness calls credential revocation ‘baffling and frustrating’
The Indiana Fever is at home Thursday night against the Atlanta Dream. As of Wednesday night, Scott Agness doesn’t expect to be there, but he’s hoping that changes. Agness, an independent reporter who covers the Fever and Indiana Pacers through his “Fieldhouse Files” Substack, said the Fever has revoked his season credential. The point of contention…
ESPN criticized for using AI version of Tony Parker
By all accounts, ESPN’s presentation of the NBA Finals on ABC were vastly improved over previous years. Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks featured some vintage NBA Finals trademarks that were restored after years of moribund showcases. ESPN showed fans the national anthem and introduction…
Do not have your phone go off in a Ben Johnson press conference
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson seems like an intense guy. And it doesn’t just apply to his players, it applies to reporters at press conferences. We saw Johnson’s intensity and focus on multiple occasions last season, whether it was celebrating shirtless with his players in the locker room or some pugnacious halftime interviews. He…
Yahoo Sports launches AI-powered ‘Ask Kevin O’Connor’ feature for analyst’s annual NBA Draft guide
As part of the launch of its AI-powered Yahoo Scout product this week, Yahoo Sports will deploy an “Ask Kevin O’Connor” experience inside the popular analyst’s annual NBA Draft guide. The chatbot was trained on O’Connor’s written work, podcast transcripts, hand-selected statistics, and scouting notes, and allows users to interact with the content through prompts…
TV and streaming viewing picks for June 4, 2026: How to watch NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 2
All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL Men’s — Round 13 Hawthorn Hawks vs. Western Bulldogs — Fox Soccer Plus, 5:30 a.m. (Friday) Bundesliga Bundesliga Original Series-Road to the Americas VI — ESPN+, 5:30 p.m. CFL Week 1 Montréal Alouettes at Hamilton Tiger-Cats — TSN1/TSN4/TSN5/RDS/CBS Sports Network, 7:30 p.m. CFL on TSN Pre-Game — TSN4/TSN5,…
AA Podcast: Vincent Goodwill on the NBA Finals, Knicks, Wemby, Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James, and more
On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN Senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill. They discuss a wide range of topics including the NBA Finals, New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama, Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James, working on Get Up and First Take, and more. Here’s the full breakdown: -04:34:…
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