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SEC, ACC announce Oct. 17 game kickoffsSports — 1dThe ACC set Florida State’s Oct. 17 rivalry game at No. 4 Miami for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Miami is 5-0 and has won the teams’ last two meetings, while Florida State enters at 3-2 after a win over Virginia and visits Louisville before the matchup.

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Tennessee-Alabama Game Scheduled for 3:30 p.m.Sports — 2dTennessee’s football rivalry game against Alabama will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 17 at Neyland Stadium, with broadcast plans to be confirmed among ABC, ESPN and SEC Network. The Volunteers’ Oct. 15 basketball exhibition against Xavier will tip off at 7 p.m. ET and stream on SEC Network+.

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Auburn Set for SEC Road Opener at TennesseeSports — 4dTennessee beat Auburn 24-14, dropping the Tigers to 3-2 after penalties, turnovers and a failed fourth-down try undermined their effort. ESPN’s Football Power Index projects Auburn to finish around 6-6, with a 74.7% chance of reaching six wins.

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Chris Spatola, ESPN analyst and Krzyzewski son-in-law, dies at 47 — Sep 23, 2026Chris Spatola, ESPN analyst and Mike Krzyzewski son-in-law, died at 47 on Sept. 21, 2026; Duke and family confirmed, cause undisclosed.

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Joe Buck Agrees to $108M ESPN Extension — Sep 16, 2026Joe Buck agreed to a six-year ESPN extension worth roughly $108 million, raising his pay to about $18 million a year and keeping him on Monday Night Football through at least 2031.

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Maya Lindstrom Keeping the same announcer on Monday Night Football through 2031 should help with consistency.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Former NHL Coach, ESPN Broadcaster Barry Melrose Dies at 70 — Sep 10, 2026Barry Melrose, the longtime NHL player, coach and Emmy-winning ESPN analyst, has died at 70 after battling Parkinson’s disease diagnosed in 2023, with tributes praising his passion for hockey and his distinctive mullet and persona. He was instrumental in Detroit’s early turnaround and became a defining figure for ESPN’s hockey coverage, garnering colorful praise from colleagues and legends alike.

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ManningCast Draws 705,000 Amid Ratings Decline — Sep 21, 2026Arch Manning faces ongoing scrutiny over inconsistent production after a strong start, with critics arguing his performance has failed to meet expectations ahead of Texas at Tennessee. Separately, the ManningCast’s guest-heavy format has drawn criticism for diluting football analysis, as viewership and ESPN’s overall MNF presentation strategy show the alt-broadcast losing some of its edge and remaining a contested but persistent element of the NFL telecast lineup.

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Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child — Sep 18, 2026Leah Pruett plans to step away from NHRA Top Fuel at the end of the 2026 season to focus on growing her family, with Tony Schumacher set to replace her as the TSR Top Fuel driver in 2027; she stresses this is not retirement and left open the possibility of a future return. The announcements, spanning reports from ESPN, EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Newport Plain Talk, and AP, consistently note her competitive status in 2026 and her family goals influencing the move.

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Jared Kim Smart move not retiring outright since she could easily return once the kids are older.

Cincinnati Hosts Miami for 129th Victory Bell at TQL Stadium — Sep 17, 2026Analysts and fans are predicting outcomes for several key college football matchups, including Cincinnati favored to reclaim the Victory Bell against Miami (OH) and Virginia projected by ESPN SP+ to defeat West Virginia at Charlotte, 30-20. Separate prediction features and staff polls cover Virginia Tech vs. Maryland and a Cincinnati-Ohio rivalry game at TQL Stadium, with participants competing for prizes and bragging rights.

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FaithTapFulton Sheen Becomes First American-Born Bishop BeatifiedArchbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the influential Catholic preacher and television broadcaster, was beatified in St. Louis on September 24, honoring a ministry that brought the faith to millions. At the Mass, Cardinal Luis Tagle emphasized Sheen’10m · 1 reads

Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — Sep 11, 2026The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

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Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — Sep 14, 2026On Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

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Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Pierce Brosnan’s 007 US Open Moment Goes Viral — Sep 13, 2026During the US Open final, ESPN’s broadcast cut from the match clock at 0:07 to Pierce Brosnan, delivering a praised “absolute cinema” moment that sparked a wave of social-media 007 admiration. The moment highlighted Brosnan’s enduring Bond legacy and provided a lighter, viral spotlight amid the high-stakes Zverev–Shelton final, with fans celebrating the savvy camera work as the crowd reaction poured in.

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October 17 College Football Kickoff Times SetSports — 1dOct. 17 college football kickoffs are set: Rutgers visits Maryland at 12:30 p.m. ET, Georgia hosts Auburn at 3:30 p.m. ET, Arkansas visits Vanderbilt at 7 p.m. ET, and Oklahoma hosts Kentucky at 7:30 p.m. ET. Networks are set for Rutgers-Maryland (Big Ten Network), Oklahoma-Kentucky (SEC Network) and Arkansas-Vanderbilt (ESPN2); Georgia-Auburn’s network will be announced later.

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MLB Broadcast Exposure Grows Across Networks — Sep 21, 2026MLB’s first year with a reshaped media mix delivered broader broadcast exposure, with NBC returning as a partner and drawing greater reach, while Netflix attracted a younger and international audience despite lower overall viewership for its three games. ESPN/ABC maintained a sizable package with flexible scheduling and MLB.TV integration, highlighting a balance between traditional and streaming platforms.

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ESPN’s Chris Mortensen Dies at 72Reporting — Mar 4, 2024Chris Mortensen, the ESPN journalist who covered the NFL for decades, at died at 72. ESPN announced the news Sunday and the network referred to him as an “industry pioneer” and a “hard-working teammate,” ESPN reported…

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ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 in Florida — Aug 18, 2026Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, died at 93 on August 18, 2026, from Parkinson's disease. Tributes from ESPN leadership and former colleagues emphasize his visionary idea of a 24/7 sports network and his role in launching ESPN in 1979, which transformed sports broadcasting.

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Former ESPN Employees File Joint Lawsuit Against the Network Over COVID-19 Vaccine MandateReporting — Jan 12, 2023Former ESPN reporter Allison Williams and former ESPN producer Beth Faber are suing the network over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Williams and Faber filed a joint lawsuit against ESPN and Disney in Connecticut this…

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Longtime ESPN Sage Steele Anchor Sues Network, Alleges Her Conservative Views Got Her PunishedReporting — Apr 28, 2022ESPN anchor Sage Steele, who last year spoke out against vaccine mandates and was later suspended by ESPN, has filed a lawsuit against the network. “In a knee-jerk reaction, ESPN and Disney relied on the misleading…

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Ex-ESPN Host Calls Out Former Colleagues: Their Silence Disgusts MeOpinion — Aug 18, 2023A former ESPN host is speaking out about the network’s silence on men competing in women’s sports. On Tuesday, Sage Steele announced that she was leaving ESPN after she and the network settled a lawsuit related to…

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Sandra RhodesReese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins Have New DisclaimerFor most, Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins are a treat. But some thought they were tricked, leading to Hershey adding a disclaimer to its packaging. On Oct. 6, Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins have a new disclaimer printed on the front of the packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product." The disclaimer is underneath a rendering of the pumpkin-shaped candy that shows a mouth and eyes carved in13m · 1 reads

Pat McAfee Breaks Silence on ESPN Layoffs as Ryan Clark, Cam Newton Exit — Jul 21, 2026Pat McAfee is pushing back against criticism that his expensive ESPN deal is contributing to the network's latest round of layoffs. According to the New York Post , McAfee addressed the backlash Tuesday after ESPN…

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ESPN Layoffs Hit Karl Ravech in Bristol — Jul 21, 2026ESPN is conducting another round of layoffs, with Karl Ravech reportedly exiting after a long ESPN tenure as a Baseball Tonight host and Sunday Night Baseball lead announcer, following the earlier dismissal of NFL analyst Ryan Clark. The sweeping cuts come amid ESPN’s baseball rights reshuffle and broader integration with the NFL Network, with multiple outlets confirming Ravech’s departure.

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Radio Host Destroys ‘Woke’ ESPN Column: ‘How Does This Piece Serve Sports Fans in Any Way?’Reporting — Jul 5, 2022Before heading out to celebrate the Fourth of July, radio host Clay Travis took a moment to tear into a column published by ESPN. In an op-ed published by Fox News, Travis suggested at ESPN the holiday “represents an…

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ESPN New York Cuts Bart Scott — Jul 21, 2026Bart Scott was fired from ESPN New York as part of a broader round of layoffs tied to ESPN’s NFL Network acquisition, with Chris Carlin remaining in the timeslot as plans for a replacement partner remain unsettled. The moves come amid ESPN’s restructuring of its local daytime lineup, reflecting ongoing integration of NFL assets and uncertainty about future staff arrangements after years of partnerships and on-air roles for Scott.

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ESPN’s Sam Ponder’s Support for ‘Fairness’ in Women’s Sports Labeled ‘Plain Old Bigotry’Reporting — May 29, 2023ESPN broadcaster Sam Ponder was attacked by USA Today columnist Nancy Armour in an op-ed for her support of fairness in women’s sports. On Sunday, Armour slammed Ponder in her column titled “What ESPN’s Sam Ponder calls…

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IJREXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare FraudLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 5h