ESPN takeover sadly buries old, reliable WCBS News Radio 880
As kids, we went everywhere together: to camp, to college, across the Bronx Expressway. And WCBS News Radio 880 definitely played a key role in my desire to be a news anchor. Sports reports delivered every 20 minutes by stable intellectuals like Ed Ingles and Spencer Ross were heard for hundreds of miles and cherished […]
Dave Portnoy’s surprising admission after Sam Ponder’s ESPN firing
If you thought Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy would be popping open a bottle of champagne upon hearing the news that Sam Ponder had been fired by ESPN, think again. The sports media personality took to social media to react to the news that Ponder and former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III had been fired […]
ESPN reportedly axes Sam Ponder in surprise move — but many believe her criticism of men in women’s sports played role
ESPN has reportedly fired two of its most prominent on-air personalities, Samantha Ponder and Robert Griffin III. On Thursday afternoon, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported: X ESPN fired Ponder and RGIII in a cost-cutting move. ESPN has laid off hundreds of employees in the past. Several years This is part of a larger restructuring effort, […]
Chennedy Carter lashes out against ESPN list that ranks her beneath Caitlin Clark
Chennedy Carter had something to say on Wednesday. Chicago Skyguard ESPN Rankings Carter explicitly disputed being ranked 24th in the league among the 25 best WNBA players in an Instagram story. “Why am I last in the league when I average less minutes and have the best stats in the league? This doesn’t make sense. […]
Malika Andrews perfectly handled LA earthquake while live on ESPN
Malika Andrews is one of the hottest new stars in sports media. Just a few years ago, Andrews was a reporter covering the underdog Chicago Bulls for the Chicago Tribune. Now, she’s the face of ESPN’s NBA coverage, serving as a game-day studio host and hosting the network’s daytime show, “NBA Today.” Andrews may only […]
Disney ups streaming costs for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+
Disney announced on Tuesday that it will increase streaming prices in the U.S. for all its standalone services, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, later this fall. in releaseThe Walt Disney Company announced that the new pricing will take effect on October 17th and will apply to both ad-supported and ad-free plans. Disney+ with ads will increase […]
Disney hikes streaming prices for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+
Disney announced on Tuesday that it would again raise prices for its popular streaming services, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, in an effort to encourage consumers to buy bundles. Starting in mid-October, most Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ plans will increase in price by $1 to $2 per month, and Hulu’s most expensive plan, which includes live […]
Fox, ESPN turning games into talk shows with in-game interviews
Everyone, please pay attention! Thanks. …Reader G. Wilbur asks a good but outdated question: “When did MLB telecasts become ‘The David Suskind Show’?” “The David Suskind Show” was an interview show that aired on Channel 11 and then Channel 5 in the 1960s and 1970s. It was characterised by long, thoughtful questions followed by answers […]
Team USA turns Brian Windhorst into villain as Bam Adebayo trolls ESPN star
Bam Adebayo was Team USA’s standout player in Wednesday’s group stage win over South Sudan, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst provided some extra motivation. Windhorst suggested on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday that he may bench Adebayo to counter Sudan’s strong wing play. “South Sudan has a lot of athletic wings,” Windhorst said. “(Jason) Tatum […]
Disney And ESPN Are Making A Documentary About The 2020 NBA ‘Bubble’ Playoffs, But Will We Get The Full Juice?
This can be something amazing if done right. 2020 has been a tough time to live through as the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the globe. As we all know, the virus shut down the entire world, making daily life a very strange experience for literally everyone. The NBA was no exception, and it had to […]