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Hasselbeck Replacing Ditka on NFL Countdown

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According to Jason McIntyre of The Big Lead, Mike Ditka is being replaced on Sunday NFL Countdown by Matt Hasselbeck. The Quarterback who has spent seventeen years in the NFL playing for the Packers, Titans, Seahawks and Colts is expected to join ESPN this week.

Hasselbeck, is an unrestricted free agent and had expressed interest in playing one more season but negotiations with ESPN heated up and it looks now as if he’ll be making the move into his second career.

Countdown has been getting a makeover this offseason. Hasselbeck and Charles Woodson have been added to the show, Ditka and Keyshawn Johnson have been removed. Chris Berman, Tom Jackson and Chris Carter are expected to continue in their normal roles.

Although Ditka is being dropped from Countdown, he’s not leaving ESPN. The former Coach is expected to take on another role at the network.

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Bob Cole, Voice of ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ Has Died

“Thank you for decades of love for his work, love of Newfoundland and love of hockey.”

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Bob Cole, the legendary voice of ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ has died at the age of 90.

“Thank you for decades of love for his work, love of Newfoundland and love of hockey,” his daughter, Megan Cole, told CBC News. She said her father had been healthy “up until the very end.” 

Cole began his tenure as the play-by-play man on Hockey Night in Canada way back in 1969 when the games were carried by CBC Radio. When HNIC moved to TV in 1973, Cole came along. He was best known for his “Oh, baby!” catchphrase.

Fifty years later, Cole was finally done as a hockey broadcaster. He announced that 2018-19 would be his final season in the booth before the season had begun. April 6, 2019, his career came to an end with a Maple Leafs’ shootout loss to the Montreal Canadians.

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Report: Bill Belichick to Have Recurring Role on ManningCast

The report he also notes there could be a podcast in the works for Belichick through Omaha Productions.

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Last week an ESPN.com report on former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he was close to signing a deal with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. A new report from Andrew Marchand of The Athletic says all signs point to Belichick being a recurring guest on Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, also known as the ManningCast.

Belichick recently announced on The Pat McAfee Show he will take part in their Draft Spectacular on Thursday night for day 1 of the NFL Draft. McAfee has stated on a couple of occasions that he would like to have Belichick as a regular guest on his show, as he has done previously with Aaron Rodgers and Nick Saban.

In Marchand’s report he also notes there could be a podcast in the works for Belichick through Omaha Productions. The Athletic and ESPN have previously reported Belichick is also writing a book which will focus on leadership.

So, while not coaching this season, Belichick looks to stay very busy. Those close to the second winningest NFL head coach of all time, believe his plans are to be back on the sidelines next season.

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Joy Taylor, MJ Acosta-Ruiz to Co-Host Fuse Media ‘Like a Girl’ Series

“We remain steadfast in our mission to create and distribute content that ignites the ambitions of the next generation of trailblazing women.”

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Fuse Media is embarking on a second season of Like A Girl, which includes conversations with athletes, executives and coaches who own the aforementioned phrase. The series grants viewers perspectives regarding issues that women face on and off the field, including equal pay, mental and reproductive health and race inequality. The company named Joy Taylor and MJ Acosta-Ruiz the hosts of the show, building off their chemistry that began with a friendship while attending Barry University.

Taylor and Acosta-Ruiz are also executive producers of the show, which will premiere over the summer. Outside of her work with Fuse Media, Taylor is the host of Speak on FOX Sports 1 featuring LeSean McCoy, Emmanuel Acho and James Jone. Additionally, she co-hosts the Two Personal lifestyle podcast with Taylor Rooks. Acosta-Ruiz is the host of NFL Total Access and co-host of the El Huddle Podcast through NFL Media. Moreover, she works with women’s empowerment groups including A Seat at the Table and aspires to continue amplifying voices of marginalized communities.

Previous guests on the show have included Olympic medalist April Ross, WNBA player Angel McCoughtry and Paralympic three-time champion Anastasia Pagonis. The first season of the series was a six-part program that was previously hosted by Beija Marie Velez that premiered last March.

In addition to the return of Like A Girl, Fuse Media has announced the creation of She Leads, a series of short-form videos that aim to inspire the next generation to shatter glass ceilings. The series will be focusing on highlighting the women who break barriers and subsequently inspire others. The short-form videos are aimed to connect with social media-focused audiences and encourage women to advocate for themselves and defy stereotypes.

“We remain steadfast in our mission to create and distribute content that ignites the ambitions of the next generation of trailblazing women,” Tania Campos, head of affiliate marketing and special projects at Fuse Media, said in a statement. “By amplifying women’s voices, we not only celebrate their leadership but also catalyze meaningful action through an engaging mentorship series, impactful narratives, and entertaining content.”

Last week, Fuse Media agreed to a partnership with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and the El Rey Rebel FAST Channel to start a Friday Night Fight series set to commence on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. EST. The series will look back at memorable fights of the past, including De La Hoya’s bout against Luis Ramon “Yori Boy” Campas.

On the following Saturday, May 11, the company will air Combate Global MMA, the premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise that is exclusive to Fuse Media in English. Lucero “La Loba” Acosta will square off against Alejandra “Azul” Lara in a three-round flyweight main event live from Miami airing on Fuse at a start time to be determined.

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