Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money
"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."
The NFL Proved Once Again It Doesn’t Need Games To Control American Attention
"Even when the NBA Finals are tipping off. Even when the Stanley Cup is being contested. Most sports need games to control the conversation. The NFL just needs a headline."
Could Pat McAfee Be the Most Trusted Man in Sports Media?
"The most influential person in sports media right now may not be the loudest debate guy, or the sharpest insider or the toughest interviewer. It may be the guy powerful people trust not to make the interview about himself."
How Shams Charania, Stephen A. Smith Dominate the Same Sports Media Game
"when Jaylen Brown rolls his eyes at Stephen A. Smith, or Amazon talent groans at Shams Charania, they’re really arguing with the economics of modern sports media itself."
Mark Cuban’s Warning About NFL Greed Is More Relevant Than Ever
"The NFL isn’t collapsing anytime soon but eventually every empire starts believing the audience will tolerate absolutely anything forever."