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One of college basketball’s most enduring voices had his moment in front of the camera Wednesday night. At this year’s ESPY Awards, longtime ESPN color commentator Dick Vitale accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Following two cancer diagnoses last year, Vitale delivered an impassioned speech in which he thanked his supporters and called for continued cancer funding and research. Named after basketball coach Jim Valvano, the Jimmy V Award has been presented every year since 2007 to honor someone in the sports community who has persevered through extraordinary challenges. After 33 years...
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In a nationally televised South African boxing match, Simiso Buthelezi collapsed in the corner of the ring. A few days later, the boxer was dead. The fight was between Buthelezi and Siphesihle Mnutungwa on June 3. Buthelezi died two days later after slipping into a coma. The flight was a difficult one, getting all the way to the tenth round before officials ended the fight prematurely. Prior to this, Buthelezi had become disoriented during the fight. After knocking Mntungwa to the ropes, the official separated the fighters. However, when the boxers were prepared to box again, Buthelezi turned ...
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For 39 hours, sports fans who rely on YouTube TV to watch games were outraged at the timing of a Walt Disney-owned channel blackout. The blackout went into effect at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, which happened to be right in the middle of ESPN‘s broadcast of the Los Angeles Lakers–Minnesota Timberwolves game. “Worst timing ever! You did this during Bowl season, NBA Christmas games, and NFL playoff races!? So disappointing,” one YouTube TV subscriber tweeted. Disney and Google, which owns YouTube TV, were able to come to an agreement Sunday afternoon. “We appreciate Google’s collaboration to reach...
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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has resigned after three full seasons after a 10-year-old email chain surfaced and exposed his racist and anti-gay comments. This was Gruden’s second stint with the Raiders. He was head coach from 1998 to 2001 and recently, in 2018, reunited with Oakland before they moved cities to become the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020. He had found success with the Raiders, finishing first in the AFC for two consecutive years. The biggest highlight of his career, however, was winning the Super Bowl against Tampa Bay in 2002. Yet, his career will not be remembered for the...
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Emmy-winning podcaster Katie Nolan no longer has a job at ESPN. The news broke after she wrote her goodbyes and thank-yous via Twitter. She had been working with the company since 2017. Nolan gained momentum as a blogger and YouTuber in the early 2010s and has had a great deal of success producing content since then — enough to catch ESPN’s eye. The Boston-native hosted the ESPN podcast Sports? With Katie Nolan, where she and her producer and co-host, Ashley Braband, would unpack and analyze sports and current events loosely related to sports. Their podcast was considered fun and creative whi...
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On September 13, ESPN premiered the highly anticipated four-part 30 for 30 documentary about the iconic 1986 New York Mets. Directed by Nick Davis and executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel, Once Upon a Time in Queens takes Mets fans on a thrilling trip down memory lane, interweaving the key developments that set the foundation for the team’s eventual 1986 World Series title with the socio-economic and cultural transformations simultaneously occurring in New York. Once Upon a Time in Queens shows incredible archival footage of the ’86 season, particularly a never-before-seen shot of Mookie Wilson ...
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According to The Athletic, the Philadelphia 76ers are willing to engage in conversations regarding trades for point guard Ben Simmons. The 76ers reportedly have high standards and expect a huge package in return for Simmons, a three-time All-Star. Simmons’ agent, Rich Paul, has met with Philadelphia management at least once since the conclusion of the season regarding the future of his client. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Simmons and head coach Doc Rivers have met to discuss future plans for improvement, specifically regarding the point guard’s shooting. A majority of the blame for ...
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Maria Taylor has broken her silence regarding the recent report released about fellow analyst Rachel Nichols. Taylor posted the following quote to both Twitter and Instagram: “During the dark times I always remember that I am in this position to open doors and light the path that others walk down … I’ve taken some punches but that just means I’m still in the fight. Remember to lift as you climb and always KEEP RISING.” Taylor has worked for ESPN since 2013. A recent report asserted Nichols complained about Taylor’s increase in coverage work. Nichols alleged that her increase was due to ESPN se...
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Rachel Nichols will not serve as the sideline reporter for the 2021 NBA Finals, according to ESPN. Instead, Malika Andrews will fill the role. The switch is being made after a New York Times article detailed Nichols’s displeasure with fellow reporter Maria Taylor getting more air time. Audio obtained by the Times of Nichols revealed the following quote: “If you need to give her more things to do because you are feeling pressure about your crappy longtime record on diversity—which, by the way, I know personally from the female side of it—like, go for it. Just find it somewhere else.” ESPN relea...
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Hockey legend Mark Messier has signed a multi-year contract with ESPN to cover the network’s NHL analysis. Messier will now provide a studio voice on hockey for ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Hulu. Messier released a public statement on his newest deal, part of which reads: “My passion for the game is as strong as it has ever been and I am looking forward to sharing that passion, plus my insights and analysis with the sport’s incredible fans. The NHL is beginning a new era with ESPN and The Walt Disney Company — with an exciting, evolving game and phenomenally talented players — and I am thrilled to be ...
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