Sports columnist and writer Jason Whitlock was poised to lead The Undefeated, a bold venture for ESPN focusing on race and sports. According to the major cable sports network, Whitlock, who was handpicked to lead the new site, is now out as its editor-in-chief.
Marshawn Lynch is a well-known candy eater, press conference detractor and video game fan. For the latter activity, the Seattle Seahawks All-Pro running back has joined forces with Activision to become part of the video game world’s most popular franchise in Call of Duty: Black Ops III.
ESPN is reporting that Floyd Mayweather is considering a rematch in a year’s time with his recently bested opponent, Manny Pacquiao, according to a text the champion sent. Pacquiao, who fought last Saturday’s (May 2) match an injured shoulder, will have shoulder surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff this week which takes up to […]
ESPN has been in the forefront of sports journalism for decades on both television sets and the online space. The network has announced its latest web venture, The Undefeated, a site that will take aim at sports, race, and culture.
Here’s the best case scenario of a joke becoming a reality. J. Cole trolled listeners with his 2014 Forest Hills Drive closer “Note to Self,” in which he tells a fraudulent story about a conversation he had with Dale Earnhardt Jr.; now the rapper and NASCAR driver cover ESPN Magazine’s 2015 music issue.
The legion of cable television detractors in the world just got blessed with some good news in the new year. ESPN will become available to stream online for $20 a month.
Sunday, January 4, was a long, somber day for fans of sports, journalism, and all-around great people alike; it also marked the end of an era, as beloved ESPN sports anchor Stuart Scott died after his third bout with cancer.
The sports and Hip-Hop community lost a legend when Stuart Scott, a longtime ESPN contributor, died Sunday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Snoop Dogg has revealed time and again how much he loves football, and the former high school player has passed on his athletic gifts to his children. Snoop and one of his sons, a rising college prospect, are the focus of an upcoming ESPN reality series.
Friday night (December 12), Nicki Minaj took her talents to the sports program of all sports programs, ESPN’s Sportscenter, where she appeared alongside host Kenny Mayne.
Following a comedic exchange with Royce Da 5’9″, ESPN’s Highly Questionable provided its second entertaining Hip-Hop moment of the week, this time with Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak.
The recent appearance of NBA and NFL players wearing “#ICantBreathe” shirts in honor of Eric Garner, while calling attention to police accountability, has been generally welcomed. However, a CBS analyst took aim at Kobe Bryant for joining in via Twitter which prompted ESPN’s Keith Olbermann to defend the peaceful protests.
