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Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong schedule
Read full article: Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong scheduleThe College Football Playoff committee took wins over strength of schedule, taking SMU over Alabama for the final at-large spot in the field.
What happens when 'The Simpsons' join 'Monday Night Football'? Find out during Bengals-Cowboys
Read full article: What happens when 'The Simpsons' join 'Monday Night Football'? Find out during Bengals-CowboysLisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football.
Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue
Read full article: Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issueHall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement.
Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
Read full article: Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come outThere’s more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football’s first 12-team playoff.
'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
Read full article: 'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say“Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros.
Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players
Read full article: Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between playersA flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn men's basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.
Penn State police investigate cellphone incident involving Jason Kelce and a fan
Read full article: Penn State police investigate cellphone incident involving Jason Kelce and a fanPenn State University police are investigating an altercation between retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and a fan over a cellphone that occurred before the weekend game between the Nittany Lions and Ohio State.
Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident at Ohio State-Penn State before Bucs-Chiefs game
Read full article: Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident at Ohio State-Penn State before Bucs-Chiefs gameRetired Eagles center Jason Kelce has apologized after grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game last weekend.
Wojnarowski leaves behind high-profile job at ESPN to return to his roots at St. Bonaventure
Read full article: Wojnarowski leaves behind high-profile job at ESPN to return to his roots at St. BonaventureAdrian Wojnarowski is counting on the relationships he cultivated in covering the NBA for ESPN to boost his new job in returning to his alma mater as general manager of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program.
ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackout
Read full article: ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackoutDirecTV on Saturday announced it had reached a deal with Walt Disney Co. that will restore ESPN and ABC-owned stations to its service after a nearly 2-week dispute that blacked out those networks for millions of viewers across the U.S. The end of the impasse came in time for sports fans to watch ESPN’s slate of college football games on DirecTV.
Opinions on what Tagovailoa should do next vary after his 3rd concussion since joining Dolphins
Read full article: Opinions on what Tagovailoa should do next vary after his 3rd concussion since joining DolphinsNick Saban has a message for Tua Tagovailoa: Listen to experts, then decide what happens next.
ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sports
Read full article: ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sportsESPN has gone off the air on a major carrier for the second straight year during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and in the midst of the first full weekend of college football.
Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season
Read full article: Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 seasonStephen Curry has signed a one-year extension with the Golden State Warriors for the 2026-27 season, one in which the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and Olympic gold medalist will earn nearly $63 million.
Future of sports streaming market, consumer options under further scrutiny after Venu Sports ruling
Read full article: Future of sports streaming market, consumer options under further scrutiny after Venu Sports rulingWith the U.S. Open tennis tournament beginning Monday and college football kicking into high gear, this was supposed to be the week when some expected the Venu Sports streaming service to have a soft launch at least.
Judge blocks plans for sports joint streaming venture among Fox, ESPN and Warner Brothers
Read full article: Judge blocks plans for sports joint streaming venture among Fox, ESPN and Warner BrothersThe launch of Venu Sports will be delayed after a federal judge granted FuboTV’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the planned sports streaming venture by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros.
Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be 'fine'
Read full article: Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be 'fine'Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline on Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury.
Aaron Rodgers says he regrets his 'immunized' comment in 2021 in an upcoming book about the QB
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers says he regrets his 'immunized' comment in 2021 in an upcoming book about the QBAaron Rodgers says in a soon-to-be published book that he should have handled discussing his COVID-19 immunization status differently.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden loses bid for state high court reconsideration in NFL emails lawsuit
Read full article: Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden loses bid for state high court reconsideration in NFL emails lawsuitFormer NFL coach Jon Gruden has lost a bid for three Nevada Supreme Court justices to reconsider whether a lawsuit he filed against the NFL after he resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 should be heard in courts or in private arbitration.
ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 4th time with surgery scheduled for Tuesday
Read full article: ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 4th time with surgery scheduled for TuesdayLongtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time.
OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a 5-year deal, AP source says
Read full article: OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a 5-year deal, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $210 million.
Alonzo Mourning speaks to reporters after revealing cancer diagnosis; urges men to be proactive about health
Read full article: Alonzo Mourning speaks to reporters after revealing cancer diagnosis; urges men to be proactive about healthNaismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Alonzo Mourning is holding a news conference at the Kaseya Center Tuesday, a day after he revealed to ESPN in an interview that he had undergone surgery to have his prostate removed after being diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer.
Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning has prostate removed after cancer diagnosis
Read full article: Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning has prostate removed after cancer diagnosisNaismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Alonzo Mourning has undergone surgery to have his prostate removed after being diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer, ESPN reported Monday.
Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratings
Read full article: Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratingsFueled by its sensational rookie class of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, the WNBA had a huge first week in terms of attendance, ratings and digital media.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on networkESPN’s broadcast of the Connecticut Sun’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had the highest viewership of a WNBA game on the network.
Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31
Read full article: Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31The first full week of the upcoming college football season will feature a Saturday tripleheader on ABC, including Texas A&M hosting Notre Dame in prime time.
Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Devin Haney
Read full article: Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Devin HaneyBoxer Ryan Garcia denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media Wednesday night after ESPN reported that he had tested positive for a banned substance.
Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers
Read full article: Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewersSouth Carolina’s 87-75 victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game averaged 18.9 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the second most-watched non-Olympic women’s sporting event on U.S. television.
18.7 million: Early figures from NCAA women's title game make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
Read full article: 18.7 million: Early figures from NCAA women's title game make it most-watched hoops game in 5 yearsSouth Carolina’s victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game had a preliminary audience average of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
Iowa-UConn women's Final Four semifinal most-watched hoops game in ESPN history; 14.2M avg. viewers
Read full article: Iowa-UConn women's Final Four semifinal most-watched hoops game in ESPN history; 14.2M avg. viewersIowa’s 71-69 victory over UConn at the women’s Final Four on Friday night averaged 14.2 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-viewed women’s basketball game on record and the largest audience for an ESPN basketball broadcast.
12.3 million: Iowa's victory over LSU is the most-watched women's college basketball game on record
Read full article: 12.3 million: Iowa's victory over LSU is the most-watched women's college basketball game on recordCaitlin Clark can claim another record — the most-watched women’s college basketball game in history.
MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara
Read full article: MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei MizuharaMajor League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
Judge expects ruling on jurisdiction, broadcasting rights in ACC-Florida State fight before April 9
Read full article: Judge expects ruling on jurisdiction, broadcasting rights in ACC-Florida State fight before April 9The Atlantic Coast Conference and Florida State squared off in a courtroom for the first time Friday, following the member school’s push to exit the conference for a more lucrative landing spot elsewhere.
ESPN will remain the home of the College Football Playoff through 2031 under $7.8 billion deal
Read full article: ESPN will remain the home of the College Football Playoff through 2031 under $7.8 billion dealThe College Football Playoff and ESPN have announced a deal that will give the network exclusive rights to the expanded postseason through the 2031 season.
ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say
Read full article: ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season.
Court stormings come in waves after Caitlin Clark incident. Expert says stiffer penalties are needed
Read full article: Court stormings come in waves after Caitlin Clark incident. Expert says stiffer penalties are neededFans storming the court after big wins in college basketball and the safety risks associated with that have received more scrutiny in the week since Iowa star Caitlin Clark collided with an Ohio State fan after the Buckeyes’ upset of the Hawkeyes in Columbus.
Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source says
Read full article: Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the negotiations says Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin.
Playoff game behind a Peacock paywall is a new frontier in NFL's embrace of streaming
Read full article: Playoff game behind a Peacock paywall is a new frontier in NFL's embrace of streamingThe quarterback matchup between Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes isn’t the only major storyline going into their AFC wild card game.
Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL season
Read full article: Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL seasonAaron Rodgers’ Tuesday appearances on “The Pat McAfee Show” are over for the rest of this NFL season, possibly longer.
Women's basketball community sees new NCAA-ESPN deal as a first step with more work to be done
Read full article: Women's basketball community sees new NCAA-ESPN deal as a first step with more work to be doneMembers of the women’s basketball community say the new NCAA eight-year deal with ESPN that will pour an estimated $65 million annually into the sport reflects the growth of the game.
NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women's March Madness, 39 other championships
Read full article: NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women's March Madness, 39 other championshipsThe NCAA and ESPN have agreed to a $920 million, eight-year deal that will give the network exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament.
Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal
Read full article: Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinalTop-seeded Michigan will face Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.
National Women’s Soccer League announces new media deal with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps' ION
Read full article: National Women’s Soccer League announces new media deal with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps' IONThe National Women’s Soccer League on Thursday announced a new media rights deal that will feature the league’s matches on ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports.
Rule change gives top seed in NCAA women's tourney most rest for Final Four after Staley's criticism
Read full article: Rule change gives top seed in NCAA women's tourney most rest for Final Four after Staley's criticismThe overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Women’s Tournament will get preferential treatment moving forward.
WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar
Read full article: WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendarThe WNBA is competing for viewers during one of the busiest times on the sports calendar and the league is holding its own.
Disney, Charter settle cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season opener
Read full article: Disney, Charter settle cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season openerDisney and Charter Communications announced a deal to settle a dispute that had cut some 15 million cable TV customers off from ESPN and other Disney-owned stations.
Disney, Spectrum direct customers to other TV services as dispute keeping ESPN off air continues
Read full article: Disney, Spectrum direct customers to other TV services as dispute keeping ESPN off air continuesA business dispute that has pulled ESPN and other Disney-owned companies off the air for nearly 15 million cable TV subscribers continues, with both companies taking the unusual step of directing customers to look elsewhere for their favorite networks.
Ahead of big sports weekend, dispute with Disney leaves millions of cable subscribers in the dark
Read full article: Ahead of big sports weekend, dispute with Disney leaves millions of cable subscribers in the darkA dispute between Disney and Charter Communications has left nearly 15 million Spectrum TV cable television subscribers without some of their favorite networks.
Sage Steele leaves ESPN after settling her lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine comments
Read full article: Sage Steele leaves ESPN after settling her lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine commentsESPN and host Sage Steele have settled the lawsuit she filed after being disciplined for comments she made in 2021 about the company’s policy requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn Entertainment
Read full article: ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn EntertainmentDisney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment.
Mark Jackson laid off by ESPN with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers slated as replacements, AP source says
Read full article: Mark Jackson laid off by ESPN with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers slated as replacements, AP source saysAdd Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks.
Van Gundy, Kolber, Rose and Young are among roughly 20 ESPN personalities laid off
Read full article: Van Gundy, Kolber, Rose and Young are among roughly 20 ESPN personalities laid offJeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose and Steve Young are among roughly 20 ESPN commentators and reporters who were laid off on Friday as part of job cuts by the network.
Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process
Read full article: Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule processAaron Rodgers nearly upended the NFL schedule two years ago when he told some within the Green Bay Packers organization that he didn’t want to return to the team.
ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapse
Read full article: ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapseESPN initially showed a replay a couple of times of Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing to the turf during the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals before going to a commercial.
CFP thrillers draw largest non-New Year's Day viewership
Read full article: CFP thrillers draw largest non-New Year's Day viewershipESPN says the most competitive pair of semifinals in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff drew the largest New Year’s Eve viewership for games by the network.
AP sources: Big 12 agrees to 6-year extension with ESPN, Fox
Read full article: AP sources: Big 12 agrees to 6-year extension with ESPN, FoxThe Big 12 has reached an agreement on a six-year contract extension with ESPN and Fox worth more than $2 billion that will keep the conference’s media rights with those networks through the 2030-31 college sports seasons.
NFL owners unlikely to vote on Dan Snyder, roughing calls
Read full article: NFL owners unlikely to vote on Dan Snyder, roughing callsThere isn’t expected to be any significant news related to concussions, roughing-the-passer penalties or Washington owner Dan Snyder when NFL owners meet in New York on Tuesday.