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ESPN host blasted for creating ‘racial hysteria’ with controversial Caitlin Clark theory

By ALEX RASKIN Published: 12:11 EDT, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 12:13 EDT, 1 April 2025 ESPN’s Monica McNutt is being accused of playing into ‘racial hysteria’ for her controversial theory on the popularity of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark. Asked by BBC’s Katty Kay to explain the reason behind Clark’s widespread acceptance, McNutt pointed to

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Ole Miss student plans legal action against Pat McAfee, ESPN on fake sex claim about her and boyfriend’s dad

The teenage Ole Miss student embroiled in a false internet rumor that she slept with her boyfriend’s father intends to launch legal action against Pat McAfee and ESPN for discussing the saga on live television. Mary Kate Cornett, the 19-year-old college freshman in question, has broken her silence and revealed her life has been turned

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ESPN issues bleak ultimatum to staff on iconic SportsCenter show

By JAKE FENNER Published: 14:11 EDT, 27 March 2025 | Updated: 14:13 EDT, 27 March 2025 In the light of recent drastic changes to its production, ESPN is issuing an ultimatum to its staff in one of their satellite studios amid a scaleback. On Wednesday, ESPN announced they would be ending its production of SportsCenter

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Stephen A. Smith breaks his silence after ESPN insider labeled him ‘Angry Black Man’ and worse in leaked audio

By ERIC BLUM Published: 00:30 EDT, 27 March 2025 | Updated: 01:19 EDT, 27 March 2025 ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith took some time off from his ongoing feud with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to address a co-worker who called him an ‘Angry Black Man’ in leaked audio.  Last week, a clip of

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ESPN analyst Jay Williams wears many hats. Here are his 5 tips for juggling a busy schedule

Jay Williams has reached what he calls an “inflection point.” “If I can’t be the best version of myself, then I can’t be that for the people that I love,” Williams said. “I think that’s what I’m processing now.” Williams wears many hats these days: ESPN college basketball analyst, a regular contributor to the network’s

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Dick Vitale gets emotional reflecting on ESPN return after battling cancer

ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale had an emotional moment at the end of the ACC men’s basketball championship game Saturday, expressing how grateful he was to be back in the broadcast booth after nearly two years away due to health issues. “It’s been, to me, a miracle, really, to sit here with you guys.

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Mark Gastineau sues ESPN, NFL for $25 million over viral Brett Favre clip

A viral moment featured in ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary “The New York Sack Exchange” has resulted in a $25 million lawsuit. Former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau is suing ESPN, NFL, NFL Films and “30 for 30” co-directors James Weiner and Ken Rodgers regarding the promotion and publication of an exchange between

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NFL news: Mark Gastineau suing ESPN over Brett Favre video: report

A video went viral back in December that featured Mark Gastineau confronting Brett Favre in 2023 over Michael Strahan sacking the Green Bay Packers legend to break Gastineau’s single-season sack record. Well, the New York Sack Exchange member is now reportedly suing ESPN because of the video. In the final game of the 2001 season,

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ESPN host Molly Qerim opens up on battle with ‘very private’ health issue

By JAKE NISSE Published: 18:32 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 18:47 EDT, 12 March 2025 ESPN host Molly Qerim has opened up about her battle with Endometriosis, as she called her surgeon a ‘miracle’ in an Instagram post. Qerim, 40, told Bustle in 2018 that she dealt with symptoms such as fatigue, pelvic pain and bloating from

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Stephen A. Smith reveals why $100m ESPN deal wouldn’t have happened without Skip Bayless

By DANIEL MATTHEWS Published: 12:53 EDT, 11 March 2025 | Updated: 13:39 EDT, 11 March 2025 Stephen A. Smith has paid tribute to Skip Bayless, insisting he would never have signed his new $100million ESPN deal without the help and support of his old sparring partner. It emerged last week that the TV personality –

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