Disney, NFL Have Tentative Monday Night Football Agreement
Variety’s source says nothing is done and the deal could still fall apart, and both sides are keeping tightlipped.
Month: February 2021
Blue Wire CEO Says Wynn Studio Will Attract National Talent
In recent months, the podcasting company has brought on Grant Wahl (previously of Sports Illustrated) and Haley O’Shaughnessy (previously of The Ringer) and is looking for more talent.
Twitter Goes Crazy For College Photo of Stephen A. Smith
A photo of the ESPN superstar from the late 80s, when he played basketball for Winston-Salem State University, was shared on Twitter by the Random College Athletes account.
Gus Johnson Receives Jake Wade Award From College SIDs
“The award is presented annually to an individual in the media who has made an outstanding contribution to intercollegiate athletics.”
Ryan Clark Joined ESPN Because Trey Wingo Sent Him A Twitter DM
“When Clark got to New Orleans, he knew that if Wingo was willing to put in a good word for him, then he needed to give his best effort.”
Pittsburgh Pirates Extend Deal With 93.7 The Fan
The station has been home to the Pirates since 2012 and will continue airing all Spring Training and regular season baseball games.
Ryan Clark Nearly Left ESPN for FOX Sports
Acho, who was heavily involved in recruiting Clark, as noted by The Post, is just one of the many former ESPN personalities that are now thriving at Fox.
What Hiring Managers Want To Hear On Your Play By Play Demo
“It’s a difficult task to produce your specific demo for your specific sport. That’s understood. Nobody said this was going to be easy.”
Another Dark Ending For A Sport That Deserves Love
The suicide of former U.S. Olympic coach John Geddert brought more trauma to women’s gymnastics, but maybe now, a full cleansing of predatory behavior will come to this and all sports.
What Was The Media’s Goal In Covering The Tiger Woods Crash?
“Yet as I flipped from station to station, along with social media, I began to see an early similar pattern to the Kobe coverage, as several outlets rushed to disseminate misinformation.”