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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Drama Heightens as McAfee, Rodgers Attack ESPN Execs

  • Pat McAfee called ESPN executive Norby Williamson a “rat” on The Pat McAfee Show.
  • This comes after Aaron Rodgers made derogatory comments towards Jimmy Kimmel, raising tensions between big names at ESPN.
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Mason Burgin-FOS

Aaron Rodgers continued his public feud with Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday, using Pat McAfee’s show as a platform. Meanwhile, McAfee is facing off against powerful ESPN executive Norby Williamson. All of it adds up to drama—and possibly big ratings—at ESPN, as the conversation has transcended sports and expanded into the mainstream.

Plus, we take a look at the NBA’s efforts to grow in Europe, particularly in France, with Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama turbo-charging interest in his home country.

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