After breaking down the madness that happened in the first two rounds of the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament, we are joined by ESPN analyst Jay Williams to talk about his playing career, his time on ESPN (especially with Stephen A. Smith), and his thoughts on the current landscape of sports media.
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Calvin Johnson left the Detroit Lions on difficult terms.
Sue Bird Is Still Changing the Game
Sue Bird retired from basketball and is now heavily involved in media.
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Executive Decision: When Richard Nixon Named a College Football Champion
In 1969, the 37th president unilaterally named the winner of the season.
by Eric Fisher
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Bondholder objections undo an agreement to create the largest U.S. pay-TV distributor.
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NBA Legend Hubie Brown Stepping Away From ESPN at 91
Brown has been associated with the league for over 50 years.
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‘Around the Horn’ to End 23-Year ESPN Run in 2025
ESPN had reportedly been thinking of canceling the show since the summer.
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How UBS Crafts Impactful Partnerships Across Sports, Arts, and Culture
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The game averaged 1.94 million viewers and peaked at 2.7 million.
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In 2016, NFL ratings fell 8% from the prior year.
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Comcast’s SpinCo: New Home for USA Network, Golf Channel, Sports Rights
The move by NBC Sports’ parent company reflects how dramatically the linear television business has changed.
November 19, 2024
Will NBA Flex Last-Place Sixers From National TV Games?
Philadelphia is 2–11, tied for last in the NBA.