Mark Kreidler

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Mark Kreidler is a national award-winning writer whose work has appeared at ESPN, the New York Times, Washington Post, Time, Newsweek and dozens of other publications. He's also a sports-talk veteran with stops in San Francisco and Sacramento, and the author of three books, including the bestselling "Four Days to Glory." More of his writing can be found at https://markkreidler.substack.com. He is also reachable on Twitter @MarkKreidler.

Nobody at ESPN Should be Surprised Doc Rivers is Back Coaching

The network’s execs got burned on this one, but they’ll jump right back into the fire next time and chase down the biggest star power they can wrangle.

Analysts Like Tom Brady Will Need to Explain “Football Math” to NFL Fans

"Beginning next season, it’ll be (Tom Brady's) job to explain football thinking to casual viewers in a way that helps them enjoy a broadcast and want to stick around."

For Bill Belichick To Succeed in Broadcasting, the Teacher Must Become the Student

We’re just so accustomed to his grumblin’ mumblin’ stumblin’ routine with the media, particularly the New England media, that many folks assume that’s the way the coach behaves normally.

Is Chiefs-Dolphins Worth Spending $6 for NBC Peacock?

"Can Peacock, with 30 million current subscribers, make a dent with one playoff offering?"

Nobody in Sports Gets to Write the Ending They Want, Not Even Al Michaels

"What gets lost in all of this is that Al Michaels, at 79, is still in the thick of things."

Breaking

Lester Holt to Debut New NBC News Podcast Series

The series will feature deeply personal conversations with people whose lives changed through violence, survival, loss, injustice, or unexpected circumstances.

The Pivot Announces Multi-Year Agreement With Netflix

"I’ve gained a new perspective: passion over platform, and people over perception. I’m grateful and excited to take [The Pivot] to Netflix."

Howard Stern Bringing SiriusXM Show to HBO Max Next Month

“As the ‘King of All Media,’ I am honored to bring my SiriusXM show to HBO Max, and through HBO Max to worldwide distribution."

Clay Travis Adds Bet The Board Podcast To Sport & State With Three-Year Agreement

"They are bringing back their Bet The Board podcast sponsored by Hard Rock Bet. You're all welcome. Sincerely, Clay Travis, aka the best GM in sports."