We’re sad to report that a member of the ESPN network died this morning. Stuart Scott, an anchor on the sports channel’s news show, passed away at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer. ESPN wrote a lengthy tribute to the longtime host, praising his work ethic over the years, while reminding […]
There has been a laboratory mistake at the Centers of Disease Control center in Atlanta, Georgia which may have exposed a technician to the deadly Ebola virus. The technician will be watched for a period of 21 days, which is the incubation period of the virus. [NY Times] ISIS has captured a Jordanian pilot after […]
For Carmelo Anthony, ball is not life. The New York Knicks forward ditches his uniform to cover ESPN magazine. He’s on his suit-and-tie ish looking like he means business, and that’s because he does. ESPN’s Eli Saslow follows Melo off the court and into the boardroom, where he opens up about wanting to be more than just a basketball player, especially […]
Former MTV host Ed Lover wants what’s rightfully his from ESPN! Lover is accusing ESPN of ripping off a signature phrase, telling TMZ Sports that he originated the famous “C’mon Man” segment, which was one of his most memorable segments as host of Yo! MTV Raps. Lover claims that ESPN stole the catchphrase and segment for its Monday night countdown. […]
Comedian Artie Lange, who is known for his fails in comedy more than his wins, ate his words on Twitter Wednesday after sending some sexually charged and racist tweets to ESPN’s First Take host Cari Champion. The comedian, who’s had his fair share of airtime on ESPN’s First Take, decided to articulate his thoughts on Champion via […]
Justin Bieber may need all of his Beliebers to send a prayer up for him, as he’s reportedly hurt himself while cliff diving and may need surgery as a result. The “Bad Day” singer tweeted to fans on Wednesday: Busted my ear drum cliff diving. Doc says might need surgery now. Sucks. — Justin Bieber […]
Tunechi. Lil Wayne exhibited his freestyling skills on ESPN’s SportsCenter last night. “Red Sox ball cap, My dreadlocks fall back/ I still think I’m fly, show me where the tarmac/they say I’m taking over, I was like where do I start at?/ I , Greenbay Packers but New Orleans where my heart at, LA Laker […]
Days after ESPN host Stephen A. Smith suggested women are to blame for provoking domestic abuse, the network has suspended him. “ESPN announced today that Stephen A. Smith will not appear on First Take or ESPN Radio for the next week. He will return to ESPN next Wednesday,” ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz wrote in a statement […]
Another day. Another example of victim shaming. That happened today during a heated conversation about Ravens running back Ray Rice knocking his girlfriend unconscious on ESPN’s First Take. Host Stephen A. Smith decided to give his own preventative measures for avoiding domestic violence, and it didn’t have anything to do with teaching men not to hit women. […]
Courage and perseverance are the two words that defined the biggest moments on the stage of the 2014 ESPY Awards Wednesday night. ESPN vet and SportsCenter anchor Stuart Scott was honored with the 2014 Jimmy V Perseverance Award for his tireless battle against a rare form of cancer he was diagnosed with back in 2007. Scott took the stage […]
It’s been a while since we’ve seen or heard anything from Keri Hilson, but she’s come back in style at this year’s ESPY Awards pre-party celebrating the Body Issue at Lure in Hollywood. The singer looked flawless in a matching camouflage sweater and drop-crotch pants, a side braid topping off the edgy look. Keri Hilson and black-clad boo Serge […]
A man who was caught on camera sleeping at a Yankee game has brought a defamation lawsuit against Major League Baseball, ESPN, and game announcers, demanding $10 million for emotional distress. Andrew Robert Rector is suing ESPN’s Dan Shulman and John Kruk, whom Rector claims defamed him by calling him a “fatty” after he was caught on camera sleeping during […]
