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Jason Clinkscales

Jason Clinkscales is a media industry analyst and freelance writer based in his native New York City. He waits with bated breath for a Knicks championship parade at @asportsscribe on Twitter and Instagram.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers buys massive New Jersey mansion

Making such a purchase may indicate that Rodgers doesn't plan a short stay with the Jets, physical health willing.

Lil Wayne will contribute to 'Undisputed' after show's hiatus

Lil Wayne will be appearing on "Undisputed" with media personality Skip Bayless.

Ford Field has waiting list for Lions season tickets for first time ever

For the first time since opening Ford Field in 2002, the Detroit Lions have not only sold out their 2023 season tickets but will have a waiting list going into 2024.

Tom Brady adds English soccer club to growing portfolio

Tom Brady may have retired from playing football but he has not stopped adding to his business portfolio. 

NBC Sports adds prominent college football writer for Big Ten coverage

Nicole Auerbach, a senior writer with The Athletic, announced that she will be joining NBC Sports as a college football insider for its Big Ten coverage.

Kraken pull 'BookTok' videos after player, spouse speak of harassment

The Seattle Kraken appear to have put an end to a social media campaign after one of its players and his wife spoke out against behavior they deemed as sexual harassment.

Former NBA star calls himself face of 2020 social justice movement

Jackson's association with that period stems from his friendship with George Floyd, the unarmed Black man who was killed by now-former police officer Derrick Chauvin. A June 2020 profile by former ESPN and New York Times scribe Marc Stein detailed how the two men knew each other.

ESPN reportedly shaking up top NBA broadcast team

Weeks after Jeff Van Gundy was let go in ESPN's layoffs, the network is reportedly reshuffling its top NBA play-by-play team with a promotion and a hiring.

Famed soccer club banned from European competition through 2024

Juventus F.C., one of the world's most famed soccer clubs, received long-awaited penalties for its breach of UEFA's financial rules.

Alex Rodriguez signs extension with Fox Sports, will leave ESPN

The new deal means that A-Rod will be exclusive to Fox, and that he will leave ESPN at the end of the 2023 Major League Baseball season.

Oregon State expresses commitment to Pac-12 after Colorado's future move

Trying to quell any further panic in the Pac-12 offices, Oregon State reiterated its commitment to the athletic conference in the wake of Colorado's impending departure for the Big 12.

Trainers for Errol Spence Jr., Bud Crawford throw verbal jabs at one another before megafight

The trainers of Bud Crawford and Errol Spence were yapping at each other ahead of the megafight between the two fighters.

Comcast president says ESPN partnership is 'very improbable'

Speculation has run rampant since Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC that he would explore a "strategic partner" for ESPN.

Colorado reportedly leaving Pac-12, returning to Big 12

Currently a member of the Pac-12, Colorado has long been rumored to jump ship back to its previous home.

MLB owners approve five-year extension for commissioner Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred can enjoy a bit more job security as the owners of the 30 Major League Baseball teams approved a contract extension that will keep him as commissioner through January 2029. 

ESPN not expected to renew Bomani Jones' contract

Bomani Jones, a longtime commentator for ESPN, won't have his contract renewed by the network.

Brian Flores' lawsuit allowed to proceed to trial

The racial discrimination lawsuit filed by current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be allowed to move to the trial phase, according to a report from the Associated Press.

Tottenham Hotspur owner indicted in U.S. for insider trading

According to a report, Joe Lewis is being charged with 16 counts of security fraud and three counts of conspiracy.

Senators Manchin, Tuberville introduce 'common sense' bill on NIL

A bipartisan bill was introduced on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday that would address the NCAA's desire for uniformity on name, image and likeness (NIL) deals offered to student-athletes.

Aces' Candace Parker had surgery for fractured foot

The Las Vegas Aces announced that star forward/center Candace Parker had surgery for a fracture in her foot.  Parker hasn't played since the Aces' July 7 loss to the Dallas Wings.

ESPN considering bringing back Jeff Saturday after disastrous Colts stint

ESPN is interested in a reunion with former Colts head coach Jeff Saturday, according to the latest from New York Post media reporter Andrew Marchand.

MLS, Apple reportedly happy with first few months of rights deal

It sounds as if both Apple and Major League Soccer are pleased with the first few months of their ten-year media rights deal, especially with Lionel Messi's long-awaited arrival to Inter Miami late last week.

ESPN spoke with NBA, NFL about 'strategic partnership,' potential ownership stakes

Leaders at ESPN had early talks with the NBA and NFL about a "strategic partnership," which could lend to potential ownership stakes in the network.

Diamond Sports Group files suit against parent company

Things have gone from bad to worse for Diamond Sports Group (DSG). The holding firm for the Bally Sports channels filed a lawsuit against its parent company as well as the world's leading bank.

Union filing grievance over New York Times shuttering of sports desk

Although the sports department at the New York Times is still active, a union representing its newsroom has filed a grievance to challenge plans to shutter the division.