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ESPN is an American international basic cable sports channel owned by the Walt Disney Company and Hearst Communications (20%) through the joint venture ESPN Inc. The company was founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen, Scott Rasmussen and Ed Eagan.
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Damian Lillard Suffers Torn Achilles, Out For PlayoffsDamian Lillard's 2024-25 NBA season has come to a brutal end ... as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar will miss the rest of his team's playoff run after suffering a torn left Achilles. The news broke..TMZ.com - Published | |
Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Shannon Sharpe Leaving ESPN Amid Rape LawsuitStephen A. Smith has an opinion on just about everything ... and that includes a rape lawsuit involving his co-worker Shannon Sharpe, who is now stepping away from ESPN amid the legal process. Stephen..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shannon Sharpe Stepping Away From ESPN After Rape LawsuitShannon Sharpe says he's stepping away from his ESPN gig ... four days after a woman claimed in a lawsuit he raped her. The Pro Football Hall of Famer announced the decision on his X page on Thursday..TMZ.com - Published | |
ESPN Mulling Shannon Sharpe's 'First Take' Future After Rape Suit, Stephen A. Smith SaysStephen A. Smith says his bosses at ESPN are currently mulling Shannon Sharpe's "First Take" future ... in the wake of the explosive rape lawsuit that was levied against the ex-NFL star earlier this..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shannon Sharpe Tells Rape Accuser He Wants to 'Choke' Her in New AudioShannon Sharpe's accuser's lawyer has released new audio in which you can hear the ESPN commentator threatening to choke the woman in public -- but the Pro Football Hall of Famer's team is adamant it's..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shannon Sharpe Offered 'At Least' $10 Million To Rape Accuser To Settle CaseShannon Sharpe's attorney just revealed the Pro Football Hall of Famer made an offer to his rape accuser of "at least" $10 million to close out the case before it went public. Lanny J. Davis -- who's..TMZ.com - Published | |
Shannon Sharpe Vows To Sue Rape Accuser For DefamationShannon Sharpe is vowing to sue his rape accuser for defamation ... in wake of the allegations she made against him in a bombshell lawsuit she filed on Sunday. The ESPN personality addressed Jane Doe's..TMZ.com - Published | |
WWE's Paul Heyman Makes Shannon Sharpe Rape Lawsuit Reference On-AirPaul Heyman just made a reference to the recent rape allegations levied against Shannon Sharpe ... all as he was live on the ESPN analyst's network. The legendary WWE personality -- while chatting..TMZ.com - Published | |
Kyren Lacy, Former LSU Wide Receiver, Dead at 24Kyren Lacy, a former wide receiver for Louisiana State University, has died. The LSU alum was found dead on Saturday night in the Houston area, according to an LSU official who spoke to ESPN. As of now..TMZ.com - Published | |
LeBron James, Stephen A. Smith Get Boxing Match Offer Amid FeudLeBron James and Stephen A. Smith can end their feud once and for all with their FISTS ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned a popular boxing promotion is drafting an offer to make a fight happen!! King..TMZ.com - Published | |
Stephen A. Smith Apologies For Claiming LeBron Did Not Attend Kobe MemorialStephen A. Smith is owning up to a mistake he made as his LeBron James feud intensifies ... apologizing for claiming the Lakers superstar didn't attend the memorial service for Kobe Bryant. The ESPN..TMZ.com - Published | |
Stephen A. Smith Eats Crow After Bronny's 17-Point Game, 'I Might've Been Wrong'Stephen A. Smith has a message for LeBron James after Bronny's 17-point performance ... saying he's not too proud to admit his initial assessment of the Lakers rookie could very well have been off the..TMZ.com - Published | |
Mark Gastineau Sues ESPN Over Brett Favre Confrontation VideoMark Gastineau is suing ESPN ... claiming the network did irreparable harm to his reputation when it posted an edited video of his 2023 altercation with Brett Favre. The now-viral incident took place..TMZ.com - Published | Stephen A. Smith Calls LeBron James Confrontation 'Weak' and 'Bulls***'Stephen A. Smith isn't done talking about his feud with LeBron James just yet ... he continued on Tuesday to share his side of last week's confrontation with the Lakers superstar -- calling the whole..TMZ.com - Published |
Charles Barkley Goes Off On ESPN, Future Coworker Kendrick PerkinsThings are gonna be pretty awkward at the ESPN office holiday party next year ... 'cause Charles Barkley went off on the network and future coworker Kendrick Perkins in a passionate rant on Thursday's..TMZ.com - Published | Stephen A. Smith Shuts Down Rumor He'll Run for U.S. Presidency In 2028Stephen A. Smith won't be bolting from the ESPN airwaves for the White House ... 'cause SAS tells us he ain't running! TMZ Sports caught up with the famed sports commentator out in the streets of NOLA..TMZ.com - Published |
Jason Kelce Breaks Down in Tears Over New Orleans Terror Attack VictimsJason Kelce broke down in tears on Sunday while talking about two of the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack ... and the scene was emotional. The NFL legend was helping preview the Eagles vs...TMZ.com - Published | Randy Moss Emotional During Return to ESPN After Cancer BattleRandy Moss made an emotional return to the airwaves just in time for the NFL’s biggest day of the year only months after his cancer diagnosis. The NFL legend was back on the air at ESPN for "NFL..TMZ.com - Published |
ESPN Ripped For Not Showing Sugar Bowl National Anthem After New Orleans Terror AttackThe internet is taking shots at ESPN after the network did not show the national anthem or moment of silence on the main Sugar Bowl broadcast ... after a terror attack in New Orleans delayed the..TMZ.com - Published | ESPN Commentator Makes Shocking 'Nut-Busting' Joke During Live BroadcastThe Ohio State Buckeyes ran the Tennessee Volunteers off the field during the College Football Playoff on Saturday night ... and one ESPN commentator had an interesting take on the game. ESPN offered..TMZ.com - Published |
Jason Kelce Calls Dallas 'The Butthole & Armpit Of America'Jason Kelce's rivalry with the Cowboys is still going strong even in retirement ... check out the barb he threw Dallas' way Monday night -- it was so fierce, even his ESPN colleagues winced!! The jab..TMZ.com - Published | Timothée Chalamet Impresses With Football Knowledge on 'College GameDay'Timothée Chalamet isn't just a master of his craft on screen -- he's also a football know-it-all, shocking everyone with his expert knowledge on "College GameDay." The actor stopped by the ESPN show..TMZ.com - Published |
Randy Moss Stepping Away From ESPN Gig Over 'Personal Health Challenge'Randy Moss is stepping away from his role on "Sunday NFL Countdown" ... to focus on his battle with an undisclosed health issue. ESPN announced the move Friday morning ... explaining the Hall of Famer..TMZ.com - Published | Jason Kelce, ESPN Crew Do Gender Reveal For Fans Ahead Of 'Monday Night Football'Jason Kelce, Ryan Clark and the rest of the "Monday Night Countdown" hosts fulfilled a unique task ahead of the Ravens vs. Chargers game -- a gender reveal for fans in the crowd!! The ESPN crew was..TMZ.com - Published |
Jason Kelce Announces New Late Night TV Gig After NFL RetirementJason Kelce is ready to make his mark on late-night television ... announcing his new talk show set for 2025. The retired NFL star confirmed he's launching a new late show for ESPN, titled "They Call..TMZ.com - Published | Kirk Herbstreit Breaks Down Over Dog's Death on 'College GameDay'Kirk Herbstreit's grieving the loss of man's best friend ... breaking down over his dog Ben's death live on-air. The football commentator appeared on ESPN's "College GameDay" Saturday morning ... just..TMZ.com - Published |
Jason Kelce Apologizes For Viral Incident W/ Fan, 'I Greeted Hate W/ Hate'Jason Kelce was back on the ESPN set on Monday, but it wasn't business as usual for the retired NFL star ... who opened up Monday Night Countdown with an apology for his actions. "I think everybody's..TMZ.com - Published | Todd McShay Blames Travis Kelce's Woes On Newfound Fame, Jet-Setting W/ Taylor SwiftTravis Kelce's recent woes on the field are easily explainable ... at least according to ex-ESPN analyst Todd McShay, who says it's clear as day to him that the tight end is struggling because of all..TMZ.com - Published |
ESPN Commentator Dislocates Shoulder Deciding Fantasy Football Draft OrderAn ESPN commentator got a real injury from a fantasy league ... dislocating his shoulder while determining a fantasy football draft order -- and, it was all caught on tape. Field Yates -- a longtime..TMZ.com - Published | Robert Griffin III Fired From ESPNRobert Griffin III is unemployed -- the former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has reportedly been scrapped from his gig with ESPN ... despite a few years remaining on his contract. The news broke..TMZ.com - Published |
Keith Olbermann Calls BS on Trump's Doctor, Claims He Wasn't ShotThere's growing skepticism Donald Trump was hit by a bullet, and the latest to join the chorus is former ESPN host Keith Olbermann. TMZ reported hours after the shooting, a well-placed source who had..TMZ.com - Published | Prince Harry Pays Tribute To Pat Tillman's Mom During Powerful ESPYs SpeechPrince Harry delivered a powerful speech at the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday night ... and in it, he paid homage to Pat Tillman's mom -- this despite her previous scathing criticism of him. ESPN..TMZ.com - Published |
LeBron James Praises Bronny, Says Son 'Doesn't Give A F***' About CriticsLeBron James says his son's mind is already NBA-ready ... revealing this week Bronny James does not care one bit about the opinions of his haters. In fact, the Lakers superstar said in a sit-down..TMZ.com - Published | Tennis Star Madison Keys' Fiancé Caught Picking Nose at WimbledonMadison Keys' fiancé found himself in a pick-le ... 'cause ESPN jumped to him at the wrong time -- and, they caught him fingertip deep in his nostril. The American tennis star was in the third set of..TMZ.com - Published |
Prince Harry's The Perfect Fit For Pat Tillman Award, Past Recipient SaysPrince Harry's a humble, stand-up guy who blends in as just another fellow veteran, making him deserving of the Pat Tillman Award for Service ... a former recipient tells us amid the outrage over..TMZ.com - Published | Pat Tillman Award Recipients Say Prince Harry Deserves the HonorPrince Harry has key figures in his corner amid the outrage over ESPN's decision to honor him with the Pat Tillman Award for Service -- at least 2 former winners say Harry is definitely deserving. Jake..TMZ.com - Published |
ESPN Defends Prince Harry's Pat Tillman Award HonorsESPN is standing firm in its decision to honor Prince Harry with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at this month's ESPYs ... doubling down and saying the Duke of Sussex is a rightful recipient of the..TMZ.com - Published | Prince Harry Slammed By Pat Tillman's Mom For Receiving Son's AwardPrince Harry isn't fit to receive the Pat Tillman Award at the ESPYs, and it's shocking ESPN let him ... at least, that's what the late veteran's mother thinks. Mary Tillman -- mom to former NFL safety..TMZ.com - Published |
Woman Rips ESPN For Showing Her Licking Ice Cream at College World SeriesA baseball fan who went to the College World Series is slamming ESPN for turning cameras on her while she ate ice cream -- because the shot's gone so viral, she's being compared to the "Hawk Tuah"..TMZ.com - Published | Lakers Hire JJ Redick As Next Head CoachJJ Redick is the guy for the Los Angeles Lakers -- the ex-NBA player was reportedly just hired as the organization's next head coach. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski dropped the news on Thursday ... saying..TMZ.com - Published |
Pat McAfee Says Caitlin Clark Accepted His Apology For 'White Bitch' RemarkEverything seems to be A-OK with Pat McAfee and Caitlin Clark following his controversial "white bitch" comment -- the ESPN personality said Tuesday the WNBA star has accepted his apology for the..TMZ.com - Published | Analyst apologises for insult about WNBA's ClarkAmerican sports analyst Pat McAfee apologises for using an insult to refer to WNBA player Caitlin Clark during his ESPN show.BBC Sport - Published |
Pat McAfee Calls Caitlin Clark 'White Bitch' During Rant Defending WNBA StarPat McAfee referred to Caitlin Clark as a "white bitch" in a passionate rant about WNBA coverage on Monday ... and now, the ESPN personality is facing backlash over the comment. The former Indianapolis..TMZ.com - Published | NBA Closes Investigation Into Josh GiddeyJosh Giddey is now in the clear ... months after police closed their investigation into allegations the Thunder star had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl -- the NBA has followed..TMZ.com - Published |
Garcia denies steroid use after positive test reportRyan Garcia denies steroid use after a letter revealing a positive test was leaked to ESPN.BBC Sport - Published | Jason Kelce Reportedly Joining ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' ShowIt apparently didn't take long for Jason Kelce to find work in retirement -- the Philadelphia Eagles great is reportedly joining ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show this season ... after..TMZ.com - Published |
Caitlin Clark WNBA Draft Breaks Records, Most-Viewed EverEyeballs all across the nation continue to flock toward Caitlin Clark ... Monday night's WNBA Draft -- which the former Iowa superstar headlined -- was just revealed to be the most-viewed in the..TMZ.com - Published | Legendary ESPN NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Dead at 72NFL reporter Chris Mortensen, who covered football for decades and was one of the most recognizable reporters on TV, is dead. Chris died Sunday morning according to his longtime employer, ESPN. The..TMZ.com - Published |
Jason Kelce Reportedly Tells Teammates He's Retiring After Eagles' LossThe Philadelphia Eagles lost their playoff game Monday night, and then they appeared to lose their Hall of Fame center for good too. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jason Kelce told his teammates..TMZ.com - Published | |
