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Rex Ryan reportedly lobbying for Maryland coaching job
Rex Ryan has been a fixture of the media for a decade now, having joined ESPN after he was fired by the Buffalo Bills following the 2016 season. While he’s a media veteran at this point, it appears that Ryan has not fully rid himself of the coaching bug. According to a story from Jeff…
Nebraska’s Anthony Colandrea makes official decision amid transfer portal interest
Coach Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-2 on the season, 2-2 in the Big Ten behind starting QB Anthony Coleandrea, who beat out TJ Lateef for the starting job earlier this season. Rhule said he made a mistake he will never make again in his team’s loss to Oregon on October 17, which came against his former QB Dylan Raiola. ESPN’s Pete Thamel […] The post Nebraska’s Anthony Colandrea makes official decision amid transfer portal interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chiefs’ Rashee Rice gets massive injury update for Broncos game
The Kansas City Chiefs are getting a major offensive boost ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos, as Rashee Rice is expected to return to the lineup. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rice has no injury designation for Sunday and is expected to play after missing the last few weeks . His return could not come at a better time for […] The post Chiefs’ Rashee Rice gets massive injury update for Broncos game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Golic Jr.: Brett Yormark's exit is a 'massive shake-up' in college sports
Golic Jr.: Brett Yormark's exit is a 'massive shake-up' in college sports
Commissioner Brett Yormark leaving Big 12 after January
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference, a decision he made as he prepares to take another job outside of college sports.
Broncos Listed As Trade Option For Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
ESPN insiders link Denver to the Indianapolis superstar as the trade deadline nears, potentially providing the offensive spark needed to secure a postseason run and transform their backfield.
ESPN Names Buffalo Bills’ Best Offseason Addition After Week 7
ESPN identified DJ Moore as the Buffalo Bills’ most significant offseason addition after Week 7, highlighting the wide receiver’s expected impact on the team’s passing game. Although Buffalo was on its bye, Moore’s role remained central to the discussion of the club’s offensive outlook. Moore joined Buffalo after being acquired from the Chicago Bears in […] The post ESPN Names Buffalo Bills’ Best Offseason Addition After Week 7 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
‘You People Don’t Realize What This Business Is Like’ — ESPN Broadcaster Ticked Off By Critics Calling Pat McAfee ‘Thin-Skinned’
Pat McAfee’s dispute with the University of Utah has sparked a full news cycle across sports media, with many in the NFL and college football worlds critical of the former Indianapolis Colts punter. But amid all the noise, he got support from someone inside ESPN on Thursday.
Britt McHenry says ‘truly vile’ comment sparked drink-throwing incident: ‘I was sticking up for myself’
Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry says she threw a drink at a man after he said “something truly vile to me” during an incident at a Washington Wizards game last
Carolina Panthers Trending Down for NFL Playoffs per ESPN
The Carolina Panthers are trending down to make the playoffs in the NFC, per ESPN's latest projections.
Syracuse Football: What's Bryan Blair's Assessment of Fran Brown?
Bryan Blair spoke to Orange Nation on ESPN Radio on Thursday about that and a variety of topics ahead of the SMU matchup.
Troy Aikman feels he backed Jerry Jones into ‘unfair’ corner
Joe Buck may have backed Troy Aikman into a corner, but the Monday Night Football analyst doesn’t want to do the same to Jerry Jones now. With Aikman’s future as a lead NFL analyst highly uncertain, and ESPN having shown little interest in retaining him despite signing Buck to a long-term extension, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback…
ESPN taps CBS Sports executive to lead news division
Adi Joseph is trading in a closet full of CBS Sports caps for the four most recognizable letters in sports media. Joseph announced on LinkedIn that he’s departing CBS Sports after nine years to become ESPN’s vice president of news, succeeding David Kraft atop the network’s newsgathering operation when he starts on Monday. The move…
‘MNF Playbook’ altcast ratings drawing closer to slumping ManningCast
ESPN and the NFL have invested significant time and money in Monday Night Football altcasts. Now multiple altcasts, including ESPN2’s famed ManningCast and NFL Network’s MNF Playbook Next Gen Stats version, are competing. One of the headlines in NFL media this season has been the ManningCast’s declining ratings with Peyton and Eli Manning. After reaching millions of viewers…
Panthers elevate Cardinals draftee for TNF amid cornerback injury crisis
The Carolina Panthers are turning to veteran cornerback Marco Wilson as injuries leave their secondary dangerously thin ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers . ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler recently highlighted Carolina’s shortage, with only two healthy cornerbacks remaining on the 53-man roster . The Panthers are elevating […] The post Panthers elevate Cardinals draftee for TNF amid cornerback injury crisis appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cardinals' Budda Baker hopes to stay in Arizona at deadline
Budda Baker hopes that when the trade deadline passes, he'll still be in Arizona.
ESPN: Panthers' big free-agent pickup 'well worth' the price
The Panthers are already getting a return on investment from one of their big-money signings in 2026.
Ernie Johnson leaving as 'Inside the NBA' host after season
Ernie Johnson will retire as host of "Inside the NBA" after the season, saying it was his decision to step away and that "it's just time."
Big Ten limits schools' involvement in outside NIL deals
The Big Ten is implementing a rule that limits schools' involvement in third-party NIL deals.
‘I don’t really get into politics’: Kirk Herbstreit headlined Republican fundraiser despite saying ‘I don’t really pick sides”
Kirk Herbstreit insisted last month that he doesn’t follow politics after College GameDay drew criticism for giving Sen. Ted Cruz a platform to promote a bill that ESPN has a stake in. But a new report suggests that the ESPN analyst is a little more politically engaged than he let on. According to a new…
How Colts-Seahawks Quenton Nelson trade unfolded
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler provided some insight into how the Colts-Seahawks trade for Quenton Nelson unfolded.
‘ESPN Gotta Pay This Dude,’ ‘Chemistry Seems More Business-Like’ — NFL World Split Over How Week 7 MNF Panned Out For Troy Aikman, Joe Buck
The Dallas Cowboys’ 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles during Week 7’s Monday Night Football grabbed plenty of attention, but the spotlight wasn’t just on the action on the field. Fans were also keeping tabs on Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in the booth.
ESPN shifts its outlook on FSU’s final five games
ESPN’s latest Matchup Predictor still projects Florida State to split its final five games 3-2, after the Seminoles’ bye week.
ESPN calls Panthers QB Bryce Young NFL's most confounding player
After a rough showing by Bryce Young in Week 8, an ESPN analyst is still unsure what to make of the Panthers QB
Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades
The Minnesota Vikings are among the teams reportedly interested in Jonathan Taylor. Furthermore, with the Indianapolis Colts beginning their fire sale on Oct. 27 with the trades of DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, there’s a chance that the running back could be on the move.Nonetheless, the latest update from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter suggests […] The post Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades appeared first on HEAVY.
Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him
The Anthony Edwards injury has left the Minnesota Timberwolves facing up to two months without their leading scorer. ESPN's Shams Charania reported October 27 that Edwards required an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. Chris Haynes separately reported that the procedure had already taken place, according to a procedure update. Charania's reported window is up […] The post Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him appeared first on Stadium Rant.
World Series down only 6% amid low ratings predictions
For those fearing record-low ratings for the World Series, the matchup between the Brewers and Rays is exceeding expectations.
T-Wolves to lose Edwards for two months: reports
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic right knee surgery and is expected to miss around two months of the NBA season, US media reported on Tuesday.ESPN said Edwards now requires surgery and is set to miss up to two months, while the Athletic cited an anonymous team source saying Edwards is expected to miss at least two months.
Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ESPN holds steady on Florida’s bowl projections after Week 8
ESPN kept Florida in the Gator Bowl against Pitt and ReliaQuest Bowl against Nebraska after the Gators’ bye week.
College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 8
After strong TV ratings as part of a historic Week 7, college football’s viewership stayed strong in Week 8. ESPN and ABC had another impressive showing, as well, with three of the top five most-watched games of the weekend. Texas’ victory over Ole Miss was the headliner in the primetime window, and the Longhorns held […]
Watch ESPN - Stream Live Sports & ESPN Originals
With Watch ESPN you can stream live sports and ESPN originals, watch the latest game replays and highlights, and access featured ESPN programming online.
Tom Brady Calls Troy Aikman ‘Amazing’ Amid Turmoil With Joe Buck at ‘Monday Night Football’
Tom Brady recently paid Troy Aikman a compliment, as his future in broadcasting remains up in the air. As First for Sports previously reported, Aikman, 59, has been a Monday Night Football commentator for ESPN since 2022, but his deal will expire after Super Bowl LXI in February 2027. The retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback, who […]
Clemson, UNC support PCSA, ask for realignment flexibility
Clemson and North Carolina are working with local legislators in an effort to pass the Protect College Sports Act while pushing for a change to a section of the law governing schools changing conferences.
Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in sports betting case
Malik Beasley is scheduled to change his plea at a Dec. 9 hearing in Brooklyn.
Steelers disrespected in new NFL power rankings from ESPN
A new NFL power ranking from ESPN doesn't do the Pittsburgh Steelers' 5-2 start to the season justice.
Here's what fans need to know in the sports world today
Check out some of the top news of the day from the NFL, MLB and WNBA.
Allyson Felix, Pat McAfee top USC Next Level Sports Conference lineup
The Olympic legend and the ESPN host joined an all-star roster to share their roads to success and how to navigate a changing sports landscape.
Recruiting expert picks Kentucky to land elite recruit Cherif Millogo
Cherif Millogo is now ranked as high as No. 8 overall in the 2027 class by ESPN.
NBA partners with Kalshi and Polymarket amid regulation fight
The NBA announced Monday that it's partnering with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket and expanding its DraftKings deal to include a prediction market offering.
ESPN names Wisconsin football fourth-biggest overachiever this season
Wisconsin Badgers football is exceeding expectations in 2026, and ESPN has taken notice.
Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC in ISL Wrestling World Championships continue: Indian Sports LIVE, October 26
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on October 26, 2026.
Two Georgia Bulldogs ranked among college football's top-25 players
Two Georgia Bulldogs earned top-15 spots on ESPN's midseason top 25 college football player rankings.
Kansas at Duke: Exhibition OGT
Kansas basketball hopes to follow the football team with a win today. Yeah, this game doesn’t count, but any time you’re playing Duke you want to win. Plus, this exhibition game is a big enough deal that ESPN is broadcasting it live (probably because they know everyone else will be watching football. I’m probably going […]
Arch Manning has another viral moment with ESPN's Holly Rowe
The Texas quarterback was happy to see Rowe on the sidelines.
2 reasons Colts can upset Vikings in Week 7 matchup
Former NFL coach Jon Gruden predicts the Colts will upset the undefeated Vikings, with ESPN analyst Seth Walder also backing Indianapolis.
What is the Vikings biggest issue on offense in 2026?
ESPN believes this is the biggest issue with the Vikings offense this year.
Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7
The Minnesota Vikings plan to activate running back Jordan Mason from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts , provided everything goes well Saturday. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Minnesota expects to bring Mason back after a four-game absence. “Vikings plan […] The post Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Multiple Browns injury updates surface ahead of Week 7 matchup
The Cleveland Browns made several roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans , activating running back Dylan Sampson from injured reserve while placing offensive guard Teven Jenkins on injured reserve. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Cleveland also elevated […] The post Multiple Browns injury updates surface ahead of Week 7 matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ESPN's College GameDay picks Week 8's biggest games
Here is a look at who the College GameDay crew predicts to win Week 8's biggest games.
Commanders projected to sell offensive lineman at NFL trade deadline
ESPN reporter Bill Barnwell believes Washington Commanders will trade offensive lineman Andrew Wylie to the Patriots
Rams Get Long-Awaited Myles Garrett Injury Return Timeline
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is likely to return to practice from his knee injury before Week 8, per ESPN's Ian Rapoport. The post Rams Get Long-Awaited Myles Garrett Injury Return Timeline appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Brewers get encouraging 80% World Series predictions from ESPN and CBS Sports
These predictions bode well for the Brewers in this World Series matchup.
ESPN Floats Vita Vea as a Lions Deadline Sleeper
An ESPN insider floated Vita Vea as a Lions deadline fit. The catch is next year's money. #OnePride
Hov's greatest hits: Ranking Jay-Z's best sports references
Jay-Z's catalog is packed with sports references -- here are the ones that top our list.
Stream CW Sports Videos on Watch ESPN
Stream the latest CW Sports videos on Watch ESPN. Your streaming home for all CW Sports events - NASCAR, WWE NXT, College Football/Basketball and more.
ESPN Suggests an Intriguing Trade Vikings Should Consider
ESPN experts suggest an intriguing trade that the Minnesota Vikings may want to consider.
PTI guys make their predictions for the next 25 years in sports
PTI guys make their predictions for the next 25 years in sports
ESPN proposes lopsided trade between Panthers, Eagles
ESPN has cooked up a trade between the Panthers and Eagles that would have one side making out like bandits.
JJ Watt gets deal as full-time CBS replacement for Tony Romo
J.J. Watt will be the full-time lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, filling the role previously held by Tony Romo.
Islanders Gameday: Darche speaks as slumping Kings arrive
The Islanders try to extend their first win streak of the season as the sad-sack Kings come to town. This one is a ESPN/Hulu/Disney/whatever broadcast, so your viewing access may be affected. Leave First Islanders Goal picks here. Islanders News Elsewhere
How Caleb Williams' inner circle features Chicago star power
Bears QB Caleb Williams is part of a trio of young Chicago athletes whose friendship transcends sports.
ESPN announcers incredulous over LaMelo Ball non-travel
The NBA season saw it’s first full night of action on Wednesday with most of the league’s teams playing their first game of the season. That meant we got our first look at LaMelo Ball teaming up with Anthony Edwards for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our first look at NBA refereeing was a reminder that we…
ESPN convenes thought leaders to solve youth sports issues
To view ESPN’s Take Back Sports promo with Scott Van Pelt:
Ohio bettor banned for alleged threats to Blue Jays manager
Ohio gaming regulators banned a man who allegedly made violent threats against Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the 2025 World Series.
What makes Troy Aikman such an appealing option for CBS?
ProShooter/Depositphotos Troy Aikman’s ESPN deal ends in 2027 Troy Kenneth Aikman works as an NFL analyst for ESPN after playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. His current broadcasting agreement runs through Super Bowl LXI, scheduled for February 2027. During an October 15 radio interview in Dallas, Aikman said he expected to become a free agent.…
Bay Area sports calendar, Oct. 21-22
Draymond Green and the Warriors will open their season against the Lakers at 7 p.m. Wednesday. (ESPN)
Hornets Get B+ Grade From ESPN for Brandon Miller Extension
The Charlotte Hornets gave Brandon Miller $209 million.
ESPN moves Florida up in bowl projections after Texas upset
ESPN’s latest bowl projections have Florida facing Pitt in the Gator Bowl or Nebraska in the ReliaQuest Bowl after its win at Texas.
Ex-ESPN Star David Pollack Shares ‘Stunning’ Health Update About Wife’s Brain Tumor
'Thank you for faithfully praying!'
Ex-Jet Damien Woody shares health scare months after ESPN exit: 'Please get your checkups'
Former NFL player and TV personality Damien Woody shared a surprising health update with fans in a recent Instagram post.
Streaming’s Biggest Show Returns…and a Buzzy Genre Struggles
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Obviously, the big news of the week (if not month) is Netflix letting go of executive Bela Bajaria, their chief content officer. I’m going to cover this in my next “Most Important Story of the Week”, but I also have a data angle that I might publish before then. (Too much news this month, am I right?) But first, I have a bonus Streaming Ratings Report issue for you. Today’s article is a bit of a grab bag of topics I’ve wanted to write about, but couldn’t squeeze into the (already very long) Streaming Ratings Report issues. The NFL drives huge viewership numbers, so I’ve got a look at that. A whole bunch of TV shows returned to the traditional broadcast channels, and I have thoughts. And I have a quick look at adult animated shows, since a couple flopped earlier this month. Plus, the Emmys aired earlier this month, and we got some fun data bout how popular those nominated shows are and why I’m not optimistic about the show’s future. That’s a lot, so let’s dive right in. Subscribe Sports - Football Remains the King of Streaming Over the last two Streaming Ratings Reports, I sorta ignored the biggest “show” each week. (I was tempted to say “piece of content” but I know that word bugs folks.) In my database, I call these “specials”, and they sure are special. I speak of the king of American TV: football!!! Streaming football is back and, unlike some other sports, it routinely dominates all viewership. Probably the best way to show this is to update one of my favorite graphics, the “40 Million Hour Club”1 since football games have joined that club each week they’ve premiered: (Yep, that’s the data through 28-Sep, the first four weeks of the season. As a reminder, I take the average minute audience provided by Nielsen, factor out a percentage of linear TV viewers in home markets, and multiply the run time by the three-hour runtime.) Again, the numbers are huge. Let’s start with Netflix. They grabbed the rights to the bonus opening week NFL Kickoff game (which was on YouTube last year) and it put up 18.5 million viewers on average. That nets out to 47.4 million hours of estimated streaming hours. That’s good! Though, notably, it’s well below Christmas Day games from previous years. Compared to other streamers/broadcasters, that’s a bit of a mixed result. On one hand, Netflix’s 18.5 million average is about what YouTube claimed last year, though Nielsen used a bespoke methodology at that time, so I trust this viewership figure more. So that’s good. (The game also shifted from a Friday to a Thursday and that could have helped the viewership as well.) And Netflix continues to best Prime Video in total viewership—as you’ll see next—though Netflix has had much higher-profile (opening week and Christmas Day) games. NBC/Peacock’s opening game the night before averaged 25.1 million average viewers, which is just much bigger than Netflix (or Prime Video). That’s the big caveat to all streaming viewership records: even in success, they can’t compete with traditional linear TV. Previously, I called this my “hierarchy of viewership”, and the data keeps supporting that thesis. The downside for NBC is that this game’s viewership was down compared to previous years, though it may be a counting issue. Here’s a great chart from Sports Media Watch: Indeed, looking at all the opening week games across all windows, Netflix still lags the other primetime windows, but does well compared to the afternoon games: I saw a few folks make the case that streamers still lag traditional broadcasters in reach, and I’d add they really lag compared to “broadcast plus streaming” options like NBC/Peacock, ESPN/Disney+ and CBS/Paramount+. The best data I saw for this came from Samba TV, who charted reach through the 2025 season, and, wow. (Samba TV’s numbers are historically lower than Nielsen’s, so don’t compare their household figures to Nielsen’s hours, but use them as a proxy for the relative reach of the streamers.) The good news is Prime Video is NOT having a down year. Their opening Thursday Night Football game reached 18.6 million viewers (about what Netflix got), but that’s a high for Prime Video on Thursdays and the biggest Thursday night game since 2015. The TNF games the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep continued this streak, getting 43.1 (16.8 million average viewers) and 42.5 total hours (16.6 million average viewers), which were both up from last year. Still, that continues the (typical) season slide: (For those new-to-streaming-football-numbers folks, the viewership declines for Thursday Night Football as the year goes along.) Overall, it appears as if Prime Video is now part of the “football habit”, be it for customers at home or out at places like bars and restaurants. And its viewership is slowly catching up to broadcast. One last chart shows this. Last season, Nielsen started adding out-of-home viewership to the charts, so I try not to do season-to-season comparisons as I did for the first few years. And while Nielsen added Big Data viewing this year, I’m going to compare the last two seasons. Here’s that chart, which shows the season-over-season gains: When it comes to streaming football, we have to keep a few seemingly contradictory thoughts in our head… First, streaming doesn’t come close to matching broadcast’s reach and, thus, viewership. Second, even with that gap, football is still the biggest “thing” on streaming. It’s very, very popular. Third, while some methodology changes have likely helped Prime Video’s numbers, their viewership does appear to be growing. Lastly, yeah, the NFL started the season off poorly, with week one dragging down the numbers in year-over-year comparisons. However—and again, methodology changes may have helped this—the viewership grew compared to previous seasons over the next couple of weeks. So football is still king. On streaming and off. Television - Adult Animation Continues to NOT Make the Streaming Charts In the last two reports, two adult-animated shows whiffed: Netflix’s animated comedy, Dang! Paramount+’s Sega-video-game-inspired fantasy/comedy, Golden Axe. Neither made the charts, but that’s usually the case for animated shows. I mean, here’s literally every animated show that’s made the Nielsen Original charts since the start of 2025: And one of those shows is G_abby’s Dollhouse_! A kids show! The problem with charts like this is that they don’t give you a sense of how many shows miss the charts. Netflix had at least eleven animated flops, including comedies like Big Mouth (a show everyone assumed was popular in the pre-Streaming Ratings Era), Long Story Short, Haunted Hotel, Mating Season, Strip Law, and Alley Cats, and action shows like Blood of Zeus, Castlevania: Nocturne, Devil May Cry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Prime Video had at least six animated misses, two in the same universe (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss), three more comedies (#1 Happy Family USA, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and Kevin) and an action show (The Mighty Nein). Disney+ had MCU and Star Wars animated misses (Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld) but I can’t tell how many of those shows were geared towards adults. HBO Max had Harley Quinn and Hulu had Solar Opposites. None of these shows made the charts! That’s a lot of misses! If I remade the chart with all those misses, here’s how it would look: Listen, I know the counter arguments. First, it’s cheaper to produce animated shows than live action. Fair enough, but with viewership this low, even that cheaper price point starts to not matter. Second, just look at the acquired charts. Hit animated comedies can generate viewership for years! Shows like The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers do really, really well. Fair enough, but streaming has failed to recreate the dynamic that Fox has mastered so well. That’s a problem for streaming still. Television - Emmys! The annual Emmys broadcast was a few weeks ago, and I’ve got data on how the nominees performed on streaming, plus hot takes on this year’s viewership (and the big news about the broadcast’s, er, streamcast’s future). We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… The top Emmy-nominated shows… ...why I’m worried about the future of the Emmys telecast... ...the pros of broadcast television ...and the cons... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue (since the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep were so light), but then I’ll be all caught up after a deluge of streaming ratings data from Nielsen in September. In the meantime, I’m going to try to take a look at Netflix’s stats to explain why Bela Bajaria is out. But even light weeks give me plenty to talk about. The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix and Apple TV has a buzzy new star-studded comedy. And Netflix has a controversial-but-appears-to-be-popular new game show. Plus big films like Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner head to streaming. And is East of Eden a hit? After that, The Kardashians return to Hulu, Prime Video has a reboot of Carrie, and Netflix has a horror show, Below. Disclosure Day heads to Peacock, The Housemaid heads to HBO Max_,_ a new Ben Affleck film, Animals, lands on Netflix, and Apple TV has a new John Cena action film based on, checks notes, Hasbro’s Matchbox toys. Okay. Longterm, some interesting TV production news. HBO Max ordered How to Survive Without Me, starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson, for fifteen episodes! I love that some streamers (or, at least, HBO Max) are finally ordering TV shows with more than eight episodes. In less wise production news, Landman does not appear to be coming back this year, since it just started production. Frankly, I don’t love this (get your shows out on time) but Landman is so popular, I doubt it matters.
‘They Want to Get Into the Taylor Swift Business’ — Media Analyst ‘Rationalizes’ Travis Kelce Possibly Coming in as Troy Aikman’s ESPN Replacement
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce re-signed with the franchise this offseason, and the Chiefs have come flying out of the blocks to a 4-0 record. Once the current season ends, however, there is some speculation about where Kelce may head next, particularly if it comes to a role in the broadcasting booth.
Asian Para Games opening ceremony; ISL, APL continue: Indian Sports LIVE, October 18
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on October 18, 2026.
Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC, NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters in ISL; Preliminary rounds in Asian Para Games: Indian Sports LIVE, October 17
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on October 17, 2026.
NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bets and parlays: report
The NBA told sportsbook partners in a Friday memo to ban certain types of bets and parlays this season that gamblers used in recent wagering scandals, ESPN reported."There's a balance between ensuring that we are removing problematic bet types but also ensuring that we don't just move activity into the illegal market," NBA executive vice president Scott Kaufman-Ross told ESPN. "Where we landed right now, we think, is the right balance of those two objectives."
NCAA sues Ohio gov. over eligibility order for 5th-year athletes
The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine three days after he signed an executive order giving the state's colleges and universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year.
Pat McAfee Net Worth in 2026: ESPN Salary, NFL Earnings and Business Ventures
Pat McAfee has turned a seventh-round punting career with the Indianapolis Colts into a sports media fortune, and his next ESPN contract could double what he al
Tom Haberstroh joins NBC Sports Philadelphia as 76ers sideline reporter
Tom Haberstroh is back covering LeBron James. Fifteen years ago, Haberstroh was one of a trio of ESPN reporters who decamped in Miami to run the Heat Index for the Worldwide Leader, a constantly running live feed of news and content around the “Big Three” era of the Miami Heat. Haberstroh chronicled LeBron James, Dwyane…
ESPN gambling writer defends network over ‘neutered’ coverage criticism
Former ESPN producer Nicole Noren sent chills through the industry by going public with her resignation after more than two decades at the network, citing its sports betting coverage. Since nationwide sports betting was legalized, gambling companies have taken over the sports world. That has had a stunning impact on American society that we still…
Toyota and espnW Recognize 11th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
PLANO, Texas (Oct. 15, 2026) – Toyota honored the 11th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes last night at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, California. Toyota’s Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities through sports.
Troy Aikman addresses Joe Buck quarrel, ESPN contract status
Things are getting very awkward between ESPN, Troy Aikman, and Joe Buck. ESPN has the Super Bowl this year and the Worldwide Leader is going all-in on promotion like we’ve never seen any network do before. But it’s about to be overshadowed by reports of a feud between their All-Star Monday Night Football broadcast duo. Buck…
Ex-Vikings Coach Lands Gig Down in Dallas
Mike Pettine isn’t unemployed any longer. The ex-Vikings coach is now with the Cowboys. ESPN’s Todd Archer offers the update: […]
Chiefs Wire Podcast Interview Series: Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas
Chiefs Wire Podcast Interview Series: @EdEastonJr chats with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas
Chargers' Justin Herbert gets significant trade report from ESPN insider
This update on the Chargers' QB should not come as a surprise.
Broncos dealt uncomfortable question from ESPN analyst on Bo Nix
This speculative question might become real very soon for the Broncos.
Troy Aikman, Joe Buck reportedly got into argument in 'Monday Night Football' booth over contract extension tensions at ESPN
Longtime ESPN producer says network ‘neutered’ stories critical of sports gambling
ESPN’s outlook on sports gambling has done a complete 180 in less than a decade. The network once treated the topic as a faux pas. Point spreads and parlays were rarely, if ever, mentioned. And when they were, it was always tongue-in-cheek. Fast-forward to 2026, and ESPN has fully embraced sports gambling. Every show is…
SEC opposes LSU bid to end lawsuit - Dispute remains 'live'
The SEC is opposing LSU's request to dismiss the conference's lawsuit against the university and its officials, saying a live controversy still exists between the parties.
Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News
The waiting game surrounding Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs keeps stretching further, and the latest development doesn’t mark an end in sight.ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday that the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department completed its review of records tied to Jacobs’ case and determined that “certain records could be released with appropriate redactions.” An update […] The post Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News appeared first on HEAVY.
Your 2026 Week 7 college football announcing schedule
Week 7 of the 2026 college football season will feature several marquee matchups, including two battles of teams ranked in the top 10. No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana will meet for a showdown in the “Big Noon” slot for Fox, with Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt on the call. ESPN’s College GameDay…
Football Regulator chair will quit if politics interferes with any Man City investigation
The chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has said he will quit if there is political interference in any future investigation launched into Manchester City.
Rory McIlroy Announces Career News After Recent ESPN Deal
Rory McIlroy has new career news less than two weeks after TMRW Sports renewed its deal with ESPN. McIlroy co-founded TMRW Sports with Tiger Woods and sports executive Mike McCarley. The company created TGL, the indoor team golf league. ESPN and TMRW Sports announced a multi-year extension of their U.S. media rights agreement on Oct. […] The post Rory McIlroy Announces Career News After Recent ESPN Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
SMU agrees to jersey patch deal with Texas Capital
SMU agreed to a jersey patch deal with Texas Capital across all sports, per On The Pony Express’ Bill Embody. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the news. It’s the biggest sponsorship deal in school history and it will debut this weekend when the Mustangs play Virginia. SMU, now ranked No. 24 overall in the latest […]
Penn State plummets on latest Football Power Index
ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Penn State a 0% chance to win the Big Ten and to make the College Football Playoff.
ESPN predicts FSU's remaining schedule after Louisville loss
ESPN’s updated Matchup Predictor lowered Florida State’s win probability in each of its final six games following the Seminoles’ loss to Louisville.
Source: Dodgers' decision on sitting Ohtani hinges on health
The Dodgers will gauge whether Shohei Ohtani's lingering injuries warrant him sitting out but will keep playing him if he deems himself healthy, a source said.
‘Who Would Watch That?’ — Sports Media Analyst Not Sold on ESPN’s Super Bowl Alt-Casts Featuring Pat McAfee, Peyton Manning
Pat McAfee’s role with ESPN has only increased since the company decided to go all-in on the former Indianapolis Colts punter. But the most recent addition to his portfolio hasn’t gone over too well with fans and others in the media.
LeBron James’ health concerns take center stage before his first season with the 76ers
ESPN reports that LeBron James is managing left-foot arthritis and lingering sciatica concerns as he enters his historic 24th NBA season with the Sixers.