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Malika Andrews Becomes First Woman to Host NBA Draft
"Andrews takes over from Rese Davis, who has hosted the last ten NBA Drafts."
Chris Russo Reveals ESPN Salary on Howard Stern
Russo told Stern that he was contracted for 40 weekly appearances on ESPN's First Take. He also dropped the scoop that the network was paying $10,000 per appearance.
Jeff Van Gundy Continues to Evolve
“We have an easy job,” expressed Van Gundy. “We watch the game and we try to convey what has happened, what could happen or what should happen. That’s not about preparation as much as it is [about] studying the teams over the course of the year.”
ESPN Will “Absolutely” Pursue 2030 World Cup Rights
There is no doubt the value of having the world's most popular game's most popular tournament, the World Cup, on your television network. ESPN...
NBA Finals Ratings Spike, Still Lowest Viewership Since 2007
ABC's coverage of the NBA Finals got better numbers than it did last year but overall, the event's total viewership is its lowest in 15 years.
Toucher & Rich Mock First Take Feud Between Stephen A. Smith & Skip Bayless
“Fred Toucher said that both men’s opinions rest on overstating the importance of First Take to ESPN.”
ESPN Adds 6 Podcasts From Omaha Productions
"The new shows will all launch over the course of the next two months."
Stephen A. Smith Says He Almost Went to Cable News
"I can honestly tell you I believe, that if I were in politics, it might have got me killed because of the world we’re living in. If it didn’t get me killed, it would have me as a pariah by half of the country. Like the likes of a Sean Hannity..."
An Open Letter to JJ Redick
Danny O'Neil is rooting for JJ Redick in his new media role and has some advice to help him "flush" out some old media takes.
How To Fix The Media’s ‘Breaking News’ Problem
Why is it breaking when a player that was injured in a game, is still injured and won’t play in the next game? A player that will be a free agent in three-years signs an extension in spring training and that’s breaking? Nope. Never. Uh uh. No way.