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Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis says he never wanted to hurt wife Melissa Hoskins and attacks media's false narrative'

Rohan Dennis criticized journalists for creating a false narrative about him following his wife's death, claiming they portrayed him as abusive.
LA Lakers
fromDefector
21 hours ago

A Vengeful Deity Is Smiting The Lakers | Defector

Injuries to key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves severely impact the Lakers' playoff hopes and performance.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Joy of Six: moments of unbridled joy in sport

Failure often leads to self-blame and internal conflict despite external factors influencing success.
#mlb
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
San Francisco Giants

Sideline Reporter's Laptop Obliterated by Gatorade Bath as She Interviewed San Francisco Giants Player

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
San Francisco Giants

SF Giants reporter's laptop takes direct hit during Susac 'Gatorade bath'

Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

MLB 2026 Watchability Index: Ranking most fun teams to watch

MLB's Watchability Index highlights star power, young talent, and exciting gameplay as key factors for the upcoming season.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sideline Reporter's Laptop Obliterated by Gatorade Bath as She Interviewed San Francisco Giants Player

A reporter's laptop was damaged during a Gatorade bath celebration after the Giants' victory over the Mets.
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF Giants reporter's laptop takes direct hit during Susac 'Gatorade bath'

Daniel Susac's MLB debut featured a Powerade celebration that damaged a reporter's laptop, but it survived after drying out overnight.
Atlanta Braves
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Paul Kimmage: The ultimate bloodsport, compelling and brutal and cruel

Greg Norman extended his lead to six shots in the tournament, showcasing exceptional skill and leaving competitors behind.
NYC music
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Inside the origin story of 'One Shining Moment' -- the highlight of March Madness

David Barrett wrote 'One Shining Moment' inspired by a night in a bar, capturing the essence of college basketball in a few poignant words.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs

Sports Illustrated has successfully revitalized its brand and profitability after a challenging period, focusing less on traditional revenue streams.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

George Hamilton on Michael Lyster: 'He was not in any way the kind of pushy media type. He didn't have that. He wasn't born with the ego gene'

George Hamilton's commentary has been a significant part of Irish soccer history, especially during the 1990 World Cup, where his voice became synonymous with the team's journey.
Soccer (FIFA)
#tiger-woods
Miami
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Oliver Brown: Tiger Woods deserves better than voyeuristic police tape humiliation

The Martin County Sheriff's Office documented Tiger Woods' arrest in detail, revealing his struggles and the impact on his life.
Miami
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Oliver Brown: Tiger Woods deserves better than voyeuristic police tape humiliation

The Martin County Sheriff's Office documented Tiger Woods' arrest in detail, revealing his struggles and the impact on his life.
#new-england-patriots
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
New England Patriots

Adam Schefter explains how 'Hard Knocks' finally landed the Patriots

The New England Patriots will participate in 'Hard Knocks' in 2027 after previously avoiding the series due to eligibility rules.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
New England Patriots

Patriots to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' ahead of 2027 season

The New England Patriots will appear on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' for the first time in 2027, following the Seattle Seahawks in 2026.
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Adam Schefter explains how 'Hard Knocks' finally landed the Patriots

The New England Patriots will participate in 'Hard Knocks' in 2027 after previously avoiding the series due to eligibility rules.
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Patriots to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' ahead of 2027 season

The New England Patriots will appear on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' for the first time in 2027, following the Seattle Seahawks in 2026.
Parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Sage Steele Opens Up to Sean Hannity About How Her Kids Helped Push Her to Sue ESPN

Sage Steele's decision to sue ESPN was influenced by her children and her desire to stand up for her beliefs.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 days ago

TNT Sports moves to HBO Max: How to watch FA Cup, Champions League & Premier League

Subscribers to TNT Sports can now access the service through HBO Max, which has replaced Discovery+ for online streaming. Existing Discovery+ users can log in using their current credentials.
Television
MMA
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

4 takeaways from WWE's Monday Night Raw' at Madison Square Garden | amNewYork

A brawl between CM Punk and Roman Reigns escalated, new tag team champions were crowned, and matches for Wrestlemania 42 were announced.
New York Mets
fromDodgers Nation
6 days ago

ESPN Star Returning to Baseball for One Special Game

Joe Buck will return to broadcast a special baseball game on April 15, honoring Jackie Robinson, after stepping back from baseball coverage.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Steve Kroft Spills Dirt On 30-Year CBS Gig: 'I Hated It'

I can remember when I was tapped to go to 60 minutes I thought this was fantastic and I expected a lot of people would just come up and say, that's really great, I'm really happy for you, whatever the thing right is and then you realize after a while that not everybody was happy that I got this job. There were other people that wanted it. And so then you've all of a sudden made a bunch of enemies. And that's, it's just, you know, it's a snake pit.
Media industry
New York Yankees
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Inexcusable': MLB Fans Blast Netflix Over Numerous Production Issues During Season-Opening Broadcast

Netflix faced backlash for production issues during its first live MLB game, missing key moments and displaying distracting visual effects.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Martin Breheny: My friend Michael Lyster - the consummate professional who made it all look so simple

Michael Lyster's reaction to any serious discussion about himself would be swift and direct: 'None of that old rubbish - throw it in the bin.' This reflects his disdain for self-importance.
Writing
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Student Announcer Gives Instant-Classic Call in Stunning NCAA Tourney Upset

High Point University achieved a historic upset win in the NCAA Tournament, led by Chase Johnston's clutch performance and an exhilarating student announcer call.
San Francisco
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Who Told Scott Ostler He Was Allowed To Retire? | Defector

Two prominent Bay Area sportswriters died recently, and acclaimed columnist Scott Ostler is retiring after a distinguished career spanning over fifty years.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

John Oliver on police stings: might actually be doing more harm than good'

Police stings may cause more harm than good, disproportionately affecting low-income communities and minorities while creating crimes that wouldn't exist otherwise.
#animated-film
Film
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

A Series Of Facts About 'Goat,' The Steph Curry Goat Movie | Defector

An animated sports film features NBA players as animal characters, delivering a family-friendly story about ambition with charming animation and rapid pacing.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

ONE SHEET: Fox Cracking on Iran? NPR's Empty Court Win and Golf Media's Tiger Problem

Fox News shows signs of breaking from pro-war consensus on Iran amid rising tensions and public scrutiny.
Golden State Warriors
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr wins Oscar for work on documentary short

Steve Kerr won an Oscar as executive producer of documentary short 'All the Empty Rooms,' which honors families who memorialized children's bedrooms after mass shootings.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Ryan Clark Blasts Trump White House for Absolutely Disgusting' Iran War Video Featuring NFL Highlights: War Is Not a Comedy'

The White House faced criticism for using NFL highlights and AC/DC music in a video depicting military strikes against Iran, which former NFL star Ryan Clark condemned as insensitive and disrespectful to military families.
#sports-media
Miami Dolphins
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

I Am Standing By For News | Defector

NFL free agency's tampering period begins with teams already negotiating trades and signings before the official window opens, generating intense anticipation among fans.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Announcer Emphatically Accuses NBA Star of Flopping Then Falls Silent as Replay Proves Him Dead Wrong

Come on! Come on! Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me? He didn't even get hit in the face! Take a look at this, folks. I gotta show it to you. Take a look at this.
National Basketball Association
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stephen A. Smith Slams Pete Hegseth's War on the Media: Why Not Just Ask the Press to Wear Pom Poms!'

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for attacking journalists and dismissing legitimate press questions as anti-Trump bias rather than professional inquiry.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Fictitious Capital of HBO's Industry

In the fourth season of Industry, everyone has a story to sell: a neutered fund or loveless marriage, shamed husbands, a life aimless after retirement, a payment-processing firm hampered by its ties to porn and sex work. These labels seem to indicate mistaken priorities or misplaced trust. But they are just narratives to be refined or redefined. Everything is up for grabs if you tell the right story.
Television
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

It was overdue, but Tim Legler was promoted to ESPN/ABC's top NBA broadcast team this season, and he's thriving

Tim Legler, ESPN/ABC's longest-tenured NBA analyst since 2000, was promoted to the network's top broadcast team as color analyst for the 2025 season, joining Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson to call NBA Finals coverage.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith honored with award by Broadcasters Foundation of America

For the purposes of the BFOA, and what its main agenda and the goal is, there are people that are in the financial and otherwise, and anything that we can do to contribute to giving a helping hand to them is something we should not hesitate to do.
Television
Film
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Nearly 4 Years After His Death, Documentary About Journalist Nominated for Oscar

Photojournalist Brent Renaud was killed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine in 2022, and his brother Craig's documentary about him is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Philly McMahon: Boring TV coverage is doing our games a disservice

There are lots of big and interesting football games on live television this weekend. We're getting to the point in the year where the good teams are starting to hit their straps, when results have consequences. Why then, do I get the feeling we'll all feel underwhelmed by Sunday night?
Media industry
#sports-journalism
fromPoynter
1 month ago
US news

What do we learn about local newsrooms by looking at their Olympics coverage? - Poynter

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

ESPN Hires Former Washington Post Writers After Paper Gutted Its Sports Department

ESPN hired six former Washington Post sports writers after the Post eliminated its entire sports department during company-wide layoffs.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
US news

What do we learn about local newsrooms by looking at their Olympics coverage? - Poynter

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

ESPN Hires Former Washington Post Writers After Paper Gutted Its Sports Department

ESPN hired six former Washington Post sports writers after the Post eliminated its entire sports department during company-wide layoffs.
#winter-olympics
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Television

Pat Stacey: RTE's near-invisible Winter Olympics coverage is an insult to viewers and our athletes

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Television

Pat Stacey: RTE's near-invisible Winter Olympics coverage is an insult to viewers and our athletes

#mike-tirico
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Reporter Rejects ESPN's Request to Use Social Media Video Bashes Network for Layoffs

You do not have permission to use it as I've told you numerous times in DMs. Shouldn't have laid off all those reporters if you wanted locker room content.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Sports Host Blasts Player Accused of Using Racist Insult: You're Wrong!'

Well, I guess today is a new day in football, but with the same old racist problems; and whilst we do wanna focus on the games ahead today because the game is what we love yesterday does still linger. And whether or not you like Vini Jr., that shouldn't shape your opinion on this incident, and which team you support, it shouldn't affect which side of the story that you fall on.
Soccer (FIFA)
#bob-costas
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Joy of Six: stories of love in sport

The older I get, the more profoundly I appreciate that, when I'm writing about sport, I'm also writing about love. This makes perfect sense given these are mankind's two greatest inventions and the stuff we can least do without, but there's more to it than that: sport and love are both expressions of identity, creativity and devotion, pursued because they are right but also because it's impossible not to.
Running
fromTalkNats.com
2 months ago

The on-line bullies in the sports talk world | TalkNats.com

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans.
Washington Nationals
Marketing
fromTheWrap
1 month ago

The Creator Invasion of Sports Is Changing the Playbook

Sports leagues and broadcasters are partnering with digital creators to attract younger, more casual audiences through prominent collaborations at live events and major broadcasts.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Not bowled over by male sports chat | Brief letters

Frustration with male sporting analogies; football-terrace chants mock nationality; calls for secular alternatives to blessings and exclamations; questions about reallocating extra exercise minutes.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 months ago

Behind the scenes at NFL Films' Hard Knocks covering the NFC East

Hard Knocks in-season documented the Dallas Cowboys and the NFC East, balancing multiple storylines, a player's tragic death, and NFL Films' cinematic production.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Newsflash: Sports have always been political - LGBTQ Nation

President Donald Trump called Team USA member Hunter Hess "a real Loser" and said it was "very hard to root for someone like this" after the 27-year-old freeskier's comments about representing his country at the Winter Olympics. A reporter asked Hess at a news conference on February 6 what it means to him to represent the United States in the current climate, both domestically and internationally. He responded that it "brings up mixed emotions" and was "a little hard."
Social justice
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The Athletic invests in live blogs, video to insulate sports coverage from AI scraping

A sports publisher is emphasizing live blogs and video to retain audiences and make reporting harder for AI scraping and repurposing.
Right-wing politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Attributes Outstanding NFL Performance To The Late Charlie Kirk | Defector

Stephen A. Smith misidentified Christian Kirk as Charlie Kirk on-air, apologized after correction, and defended an ICE officer involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Good.
New York Mets
fromDefector
2 months ago

It Will Never Get Better Than This | Defector

Indiana's improbable ascent to victory creates a singular, untoppable high that will render all subsequent successes anticlimactic and judged inferior.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Prominent NFL writer says 'they lied to you' about San Francisco

Super Bowl 60 showcased San Francisco positively, reversing negative perceptions and boosting tourism, local businesses, and the city’s national reputation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

NBC Breaks Into Olympics to Cover Latest On Nancy Guthrie

Just prior to 10 p.m. ET, NBC News made the stunning move to interrupt coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics to cover the latest developments in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. We are coming on the air with a major development in the Nancy Guthrie case, anchor Hallie Jackson said, at the outset of what was a 10-minute special report.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why Football Matters

Someone looking to understand America might do well to study the nation's embrace of football. N.F.L. games regularly outperform anything else on television, and, in 2025, some hundred and twenty-seven million viewers tuned in to the Super Bowl - more than ever before. As this year's championship approaches, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz are joined by their fellow New Yorker writer Louisa Thomas to unpack the sport's allure, which has persisted despite increasingly dire evidence of the danger it poses to players' health.
National Football League
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Sports betting reshaped newsrooms, and it's "a little gross." Now, here come the prediction markets

Around this time last year, I was listening to The Athletic's daily NBA podcast. One host recapped the week in professional basketball, ending with the news that player Terry Rozier was under federal investigation as part of a sports betting scandal. "Brutal," his co-host responded. "From that, um, let's go to our, uh, BetMGM line of the week, brought to you by BetMGM."
National Basketball Association
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

Clayton Kershaw, Joey Votto & Anthony Rizzo Joining NBC Sports

We're excited to welcome Clayton, Anthony and Joey, three stars right off the field who can provide fresh perspective on the players, teams, and everything that makes baseball special,
Major League Baseball
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Former SportsCenter Host Tells Anti-ICE Musicians to Shut Up' Because You Don't Know What You're Talking About'

Sage Steele criticized musicians' anti-ICE Grammys statements, calling them uninformed and influenced by TikTok and left‑wing media rather than facts.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Wetzel: Don't blame hoops scandal on changing society. It's just clumsy greed.

A college basketball point-shaving scheme tied to expanded sports betting and NIL monetization led to 26 arrests and a strong federal indictment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Sports Reporter Sarah Spain Fumes at Pedophile-Protecting' JD Vance and His MAGA Fans at Winter Olympics

Just wanted to give you a heads up that if you see some weird comments on my Instagram that I haven't had a chance to delete yet, it's because I got called out for criticizing a pedophile-protecting-American-who-was-executed-by-ICE-slandering-person,
US politics
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

ESPN's 'Year of the Super Bowl' to be year-round experience

ESPN will promote the Super Bowl year-round across ESPN, ABC, and Disney networks with cross-company programming and marketing leading to the Los Angeles game.
#ice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Letters to Sports: Rams came so close to proving Bill Plaschke right

An exciting yet excruciating playoff loss to the Seahawks doesn't diminish the Rams' accomplishments this season. Their ability in coming back to win so many games that appeared lost showcased their resilience time after time, week after week. Thanks for the memories. When are the Rams and coach Sean McVay going to stop ignoring special teams? Open the checkbook and hire the best special teams coach available. They also need to draft a shutdown corner or two. You don't need another receiver.
National Football League
Television
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

NBC's Mike Tirico ready to pull off an Olympic-sized feat at Super Bowl

Mike Tirico will call the Super Bowl, then immediately host live Winter Olympics coverage from Levi's Stadium before traveling to Italy to continue Olympic hosting.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

If You've Ever Hosted A *Dramatic* Sports "Watch Party," Tell Me Your Biggest Disaster

So it got me thinking about all the other people who host "watch parties" and invite friends over for a big game. So naturally, instead of wanting to talk about sports, I just want to hear about the drama surrounding your sports social gatherings. So tell me... Do any of you have a disasterous "watch party" story to share? Did someone try to propose during the halftime show and get rejected
Television
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

10 pro athletes who have spoken out against ICE - Silicon Canals

Prominent athletes publicly protested and condemned ICE and federal actions after two Minneapolis killings, using signs, statements, and sports platforms to demand change.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Sports Section With Swagger

Washington Post newsroom culture trained young reporters to act immediately, prioritizing on-scene reporting over bylines and fostering determined, hands-on news gathering.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

New Report Reveals Political Leanings of America's Pro Sports Leagues

U.S. pro athletes' party registrations vary by league and position: WNBA Democratic-majority, MLB Republican-majority, many NBA/NFL/NHL athletes registered independent.
Television
fromwww.courant.com
1 month ago

Anderson Cooper says he's exiting from 60 Minutes,' but staying with CNN

Anderson Cooper is leaving 60 Minutes to spend more time with his young children after nearly two decades contributing to the program.
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