NBA on the verge of a deal with Amazon, NBC and ESPN, potentially leaving TNT on the bench
It’s crunch time in the NBA’s negotiations for a new media rights deal that could have a significant effect on the TV business.The NBA has…
ESPN stands by decision to honor Prince Harry with Pat Tillman award
ESPN is standing by its decision to honor Prince Harry with its Pat Tillman Award for Service at next week’s ESPYs after the choice was…
Jeff Van Gundy joins Clippers as lead assistant to coach Tyronn Lue
Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy and the Clippers have agreed on a deal for him to become the top assistant on head coach Tyronn…
Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV
Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals. The Hall of…
Boxer Ryan Garcia arrested on suspicion of vandalism in Beverly Hills
Boxing star Ryan Garcia was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Beverly Hills after causing damage to a room…
Bronny James will remain in NBA draft, agent Rich Paul says
Bronny James’ agent says the son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer will remain in the 2024 NBA draft after playing one year of college…
Ohtani’s interpreter reportedly wired money to ‘Real Housewives’ star
A name that might be familiar to regular watchers of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” has come up in connection to the criminal case…
How the NBA’s next TV deal could disrupt the media landscape
It’s a good time to be in the sports business, and no one knows that better than the NBA. In the coming weeks, the league…
Retired Eagle Jason Kelce to join ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Countdown’
Jason Kelce has his first post-NFL gig lined up. The newly retired Philadelphia Eagles center earned seven Pro Bowl selections and one Super Bowl ring…
Caitlin Clark is worth millions but will only make $76,535 in WNBA
Caitlin Clark is worth millions. She will make a fraction of that as a WNBA rookie. Clark, the Iowa phenomenon who set the NCAA career…
Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch Tuesday
NEW ORLEANS — The Lakers are going to have to defend against CJ MCollum, the Pelicans guard who races into three-point shots from all angles on…
Here’s how many of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games will be on national TV
Caitlin Clark has helped take NCAA women’s basketball to unprecedented heights of popularity. Now the WNBA appears ready to see if the University of Iowa…
Disney plans to integrate a standalone ESPN service into Disney+
Walt Disney Co. is betting big on ESPN as the Burbank entertainment company bolsters its streaming options and charts its future. The company said Wednesday…
ESPN executive criticized on-air by Pat McAfee leaves network
Norby Williamson, a longtime ESPN executive who was recently criticized by popular on-air personality Pat McAfee, is leaving the network after nearly 40 years, according…
Why Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is playing against — and not for — UConn
Caitlin Clark grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa, but was a Connecticut women’s basketball fan. Her dream was to play for legendary coach Geno…
Fox Sports, AEG to host new postseason basketball tournament
A new, 16-team tournament is coming to the postseason college basketball calendar in 2025, with major conference partnerships, backing from Fox Sports and AEG and…
What we learned from Shohei Ohtani’s statement blaming interpreter
Shohei Ohtani’s calm, deliberate delivery Monday of his version of events surrounding the payment of his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling debts leaves no doubt…
MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter
Major League Baseball announced Friday it has opened an investigation into the allegations surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his now ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. “Major…
Startled Dodgers cope with Shohei Ohtani interpreter’s scandal
SEOUL — The camera shot of the dugout looked reminiscent of so many before. Shohei Ohtani approaching his long-time interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara. The…
Apple veteran Pete Distad to lead new sports streaming venture
Pete Distad, who served as a senior executive for Apple Inc.’s TV business, has been chosen to lead the new sports streaming service being launched…