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Kelce's 'Redskins' Slip Sparks Booth Bet and Fan Debate
sports5 days ago

Kelce's 'Redskins' Slip Sparks Booth Bet and Fan Debate

Former NFL center Jason Kelce accidentally referred to the Washington Commanders as the 'Redskins' during an NFL Network broadcast on October 4, 2026. The slip occurred during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. Kelce immediately apologized, but play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch revealed that the three analysts had placed a wager on who would use the old name first. The incident has reignited debate over the team's name change, with some fans arguing the original nickname should be restored.

via Fox News|
#dave-pasch#jason-kelce#kurt-warner
ESPN Rehires Stan Verrett, Reigniting Debate Over Its Reform Efforts
media1 month ago

ESPN Rehires Stan Verrett, Reigniting Debate Over Its Reform Efforts

ESPN revived controversy by rehiring Stan Verrett for a daily NFL Network show, a move reportedly decided by Burke Magnus and Mike McQuade after Verrett’s earlier contract renewal was not renewed. OutKick argues the hire clashes with ESPN’s stated push to curb divisive commentary, highlighting Verrett’s history of confrontational social-media activity and public disputes, and questioning whether leadership’s reform stance is genuine or a strategic cover as other on-air figures faced departures.

via Fox News|
#burke-magnus#espn#media
NFL Week 1 Preseason kicks off as fans scramble to track live games across networks
sports1 month ago

NFL Week 1 Preseason kicks off as fans scramble to track live games across networks

NFL Week 1 preseason kicks off with a fragmented live schedule across NFL Network, the ESPN App, and NFL+, requiring fans to track multiple outlets to watch games beyond local markets, including matchups like Packers-Steelers, Cardinals-Raiders, Titans-49ers, Broncos-Falcons, Browns-Bears, Rams-Chiefs, Eagles-Ravens and Cowboys-Seahawks.

via NBC Sports|
#espn-app#nfl-network#nfl-preseason
Back Together Weekend returns as ESPN and NFL Network align for August programming
sports2 months ago

Back Together Weekend returns as ESPN and NFL Network align for August programming

ESPN and NFL Network are reviving their "Back Together Weekend" on August 1-2, featuring open team camps and the Hall of Fame Game; programming runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET across networks (ESPN’s NFL Live at 9 a.m. on day 1, then NFL Network from noon–5 p.m., with Sunday coverage on NFL Network from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.), and the event comes amid ESPN’s recent layoffs.

via NBC Sports|
#back-together-weekend#espn#hall-of-fame-game
ESPN's NFL Deal Sparks Layoffs, Knocking Out Karl Ravech and Ryan Clark
business2 months ago

ESPN's NFL Deal Sparks Layoffs, Knocking Out Karl Ravech and Ryan Clark

ESPN is cutting jobs tied to the NFL Network deal, with on-air figures Karl Ravech and Ryan Clark among those leaving as the company integrates NFL assets to save costs; the February deal, valued at about $30 billion and giving the NFL a 10% ESPN stake, aims to reduce duplication across ESPN and NFL Network. The layoffs are part of broader Disney cuts and are smaller than last year's rounds, with leadership promising support for affected staff.

via Deadline|
#business#espn#karl-ravech
ESPN parts ways with Ryan Clark as Disney-wide layoffs loom
business2 months ago

ESPN parts ways with Ryan Clark as Disney-wide layoffs loom

ESPN cut ties with NFL analyst Ryan Clark after more than a decade, informing him during his Monday appearance on NFL Live as broader Disney-driven layoff actions hit ESPN and NFL Network on Tuesday. Clark, who earned over $2 million annually, had been rumored to be at risk since February; the shake-up follows ESPN’s February acquisition of NFL Network and ongoing tensions from a recent on-air incident with colleague Peter Schrager.

via The New York Times|
#business#disney#espn-layoffs
Lamar Jackson’s 67-Spot Plunge in NFLN Top 100 Triggers Ranking Debate
sports2 months ago

Lamar Jackson’s 67-Spot Plunge in NFLN Top 100 Triggers Ranking Debate

Lamar Jackson tumbled 67 spots to No. 69 on NFL Network’s Top 100 list, a drop critics attribute to the voting method rather than a single poor season. Despite Ravens not making the playoffs, injuries, and declines in passing (4,172→2,549 yards) and rushing (915→349 yards), the piece notes the ranking is driven by peer voting, which can punish players for an off year and questions the overall reliability of the process.

via NBC Sports|
#lamar-jackson#nfl#nfl-network
ESPN, NFL Network Prepare Prime-Time Reveal of 2026 NFL Schedule
sports5 months ago

ESPN, NFL Network Prepare Prime-Time Reveal of 2026 NFL Schedule

ESPN will air a SportsCenter Special Presented by Nationwide to unveil the 2026 NFL schedule on May 14 at 8 p.m. ET, with Joe Buck revealing a marquee MNF matchup on Good Morning America beforehand. Host Laura Rutledge will lead a Bristol-based show with Dan Orlovsky, Peter Schrager and Andrew Hawkins, joined in-studio by Kyle Brandt and with Adam Schefter appearing virtually; additional guests to be announced. International Games will be announced May 13, and the complete MNF and NFL Network schedules will be released after the NFL makes its official announcement. ESPN is projecting its largest NFL portfolio ever for 2026 (29 games total: 19 on ESPN/ABC, 7 on NFL Network) as part of the Year of the Super Bowl, culminating with Super Bowl LXI in 2027; preseason coverage will follow with schedule details to come next month.

via ESPN Press Room|
#espn#monday-night-football#nfl-network
Why ESPN and NFL Network Showed Different Mendoza Draft Clips
sports5 months ago

Why ESPN and NFL Network Showed Different Mendoza Draft Clips

ESPN and NFL Network aired different angles of Fernando Mendoza’s top-pick moment because Mendoza was at home and the networks captured different moments from the moment of the call: ESPN showed the live commissioner moment with Mendoza putting on a Raiders hat, while NFL Network aired a nearby shot of Mendoza in his living room (including his phone). Indiana University released footage that aligns with the room sequence, confirming the order and details of the hug/room setup. There’s no conspiratorial re-taping—it's a timing/different-shot explanation.

via Awful Announcing|
#2026-nfl-draft#espn#fernando-mendoza