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Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."

Stephen A. Smith Expanding SiriusXM Political Show for 2026 Midterm Elections

Smith will host Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith live from SiriusXM’s Washington, D.C., studios next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Adi Joseph Leaving CBS Sports Digital For VP of News Role At ESPN

"I couldn’t be more excited for the new challenge, where I’ll have a much more directly integrated role in television platforms and work with the people who break so much of the sports news that exists."

ESPN Adds Five New Analysts To College Basketball Coverage This Season

"LaPhonso Ellis, Steve Lavin, Malcolm Brogdon and Jason Capel join the men’s roster. In addition, Stacey Dales joins the women’s side as a game analyst."

Scott Van Pelt: ‘I Don’t Think’ I’ll Be Doing SportsCenter in 3 Years

"At some point, you just [have] to step aside and let somebody else have it.”

Adam Silver: Networks Will Always Focus on Most Popular Players & Teams

"In fairness to them, the 'Joker' hasn’t been in the Finals before.”

Lawyer: Sage Steele Suing ESPN Same As Disney Suing Florida

“This case is about one thing and one thing only, and that’s retaliating against Sage Steele for exercising her right to free speech under Connecticut law.”

ESPN Layoffs Resume, NFL & NBA Talent Likely To See Biggest Cuts

"The company is beginning its latest phase of layoffs this week with Vice President of Research, Insights and Analytics Barry Blyn receiving a pink slip Wednesday morning."

ESPN Layoffs Expected to Resume This Week

"The ESPN layoffs have largely impacted those behind the scenes thus far, but it is expected to eventually impact the network’s talent."

Erick Erickson: Media Lying About Disney Ending Florida Project to Hurt Ron DeSantis

"You actually can read the stories and realize this isn't about DeSantis. But the framing always is."

ESPN Reportedly Preparing Direct-to-Consumer Launch

This new DTC plan, reportedly titled Project “Flagship,” will aim to transition the cable channel to be streamable.

Pat McAfee Asks Audience to ‘Please Have Faith’ in ESPN Move

"The conversation with the powers that be at ESPN right now and at Disney all had the same exact line up.”

Pat McAfee Is Headed to ESPN

"McAfee stated on his show last week that his “Up to Something Season” had concluded and to expect an announcement about his future in the next 10 days."

ESPN, ABC Secure Four Marquee College Football Games

"The Walt Disney Company will make additional announcements pertaining to the college football schedule, including Bowl games and special presentations, on Wednesday, May 31."

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Stephen A. Smith Expanding SiriusXM Political Show for 2026 Midterm Elections

Smith will host Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith live from SiriusXM’s Washington, D.C., studios next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Adi Joseph Leaving CBS Sports Digital For VP of News Role At ESPN

"I couldn’t be more excited for the new challenge, where I’ll have a much more directly integrated role in television platforms and work with the people who break so much of the sports news that exists."

ESPN Adds Five New Analysts To College Basketball Coverage This Season

"LaPhonso Ellis, Steve Lavin, Malcolm Brogdon and Jason Capel join the men’s roster. In addition, Stacey Dales joins the women’s side as a game analyst."

ESPN New York Announces Extension With St. John’s Basketball

"With coverage across 880 AM, 1050 AM and the ESPN New York app, we're making it easy for fans to follow every game while continuing to deliver the local sports programming New Yorkers expect from ESPN New York."