Why Skip Bayless felt some ‘trepidation’ before anticipated Stephen A. Smith reunion
Smith claimed that Bayless had pleaded with him to co-host full-time as ESPN brass wasn’t thrilled with the ratings for ...
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments on Man United squad, cuts: What was said?
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe made a number of comments regarding the club's playing squad, recent staff cuts and plans over a new stadium. In wide-ranging interviews with the ...
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Ruben Amorim to stay at Man United 'for a long time'
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given his backing to manager Ruben Amorim and said the Portuguese coach will remain at the club "for a long time." Amorim has endured a difficult start ...
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Columbia basketball coach Jim Engles steps down after 9 years
Columbia coach Jim Engles is stepping down after nine years, the school announced Monday. Engles went 71-150 in his tenure, which began in 2016-17 and did not feature a winning season. The Ivy League ...
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe gives backing to Ruben Amorim despite Man Utd woe - 'He's doing a great job'
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has offered his backing to Ruben Amorim, and believes the Red Devils boss is doing a 'really good job'. Amorim has overseen just five wins in 17 ...
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ESPN NHL analyst takes shot at Mavs PBO Nico Harrison while lauding Stars GM Jim Nill for Mikko Rantanen trade
On one hand, Stars GM Jim Nill was able to land Mikko Rantanen ... has reached every corner of the sports world. Even hockey. ESPN’s Ryan Clark cracked a joke at Harrison’s expense discussing ...
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Duke-UNC rivalry has lost its juice. ESPN clings to the past by spotlighting it.
Few things in the world matter less than which college campus ESPN chooses to broadcast its college basketball pregame show from. Still, it was curious last weekend when the network announced ...
The New York Times17d
ESPN, Stephen A. Smith negotiating historic $20 million per year deal: Sources
ESPN and Stephen A. Smith are in negotiations on a historic deal that is in the six-year, $120 million range, sources briefed on the negotiations told The Athletic. The near-$20 million per year ...
Men's Journal18d
$2.1 Billion ESPN Deal On The Brink Of Disaster
When ESPN launched ESPN BET in a $2.1 billion partnership with Penn Entertainment back in 2023, both sides hoped to challenge brands like FanDuel or DraftKings at the top of the sports betting market.
The Nation19d
Trump’s Presidency Reminds Me of the Segregation and Jim Crow of My Youth
A protest against Jim Crow restrictions on voting in 1964. This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest ...
ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source
A person familiar with the situation says the Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have reached a proposed ...