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Stephen A. Smith Backtracks Commentary Regarding Lane Johnson and Mental Health on First Take

"Four games in to the 2026 season, a dude that has been in the league forever sits back and says, "I need to focus on my mental health and as an offensive tackle." There's no way [if] you're undefeated [or] winning football games. Everybody's got Super Bowl in their sights. You [don't] walk away."

Fox News Celebrates 30th Anniversary

"So today, as we celebrate 30 years of stories reported and analyzed, and history witnessed at each turn, we also look ahead because the next chapter of media is being shaped right now by new technology, new platforms, and new ways of connecting with audiences."

ESPN VP of Events Clint Overby Reportedly Accepting Voluntary Early Retirement In February

"Overby joined ESPN in June 2001 as manager of the Big 12 Corporate Partner Program. He then rose to director of events in 2003 and senior director in 2006. ESPN elevated him to vice president of ESPN Events in 2016."

ESPN Announces Super Bowl LXI To Stream On Disney+

"Internationally, Disney+ streams the game in 55-plus markets, and ESPN networks reach 130-plus countries."

Sean McDonough Says Stanley Cup Finals Is Among His Favorite Assignments

"McDonough has had plenty of high-profile assignments at ESPN, including a two-year stint on Monday Night Football."

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.

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Fox News Celebrates 30th Anniversary

"So today, as we celebrate 30 years of stories reported and analyzed, and history witnessed at each turn, we also look ahead because the next chapter of media is being shaped right now by new technology, new platforms, and new ways of connecting with audiences."

ESPN VP of Events Clint Overby Reportedly Accepting Voluntary Early Retirement In February

"Overby joined ESPN in June 2001 as manager of the Big 12 Corporate Partner Program. He then rose to director of events in 2003 and senior director in 2006. ESPN elevated him to vice president of ESPN Events in 2016."

ESPN Announces Super Bowl LXI To Stream On Disney+

"Internationally, Disney+ streams the game in 55-plus markets, and ESPN networks reach 130-plus countries."

Hard Rock Bet Becomes Title Sponsor of ‘Wingmen With Matthew and Brady Tkachuk’ Podcast

"South Florida is home to Hard Rock Digital, and it’s now home to Matthew and Brady, too. That shared connection gives this partnership a level of authenticity that resonates with local sports fans."