Jason Clinkscales Archives

July 20, 2023 | Atlanta Braves

Liberty Media doesn't plan to sell Braves anytime soon

The team's CEO Derek Schiller told Front Office Sports that Liberty Media, the team's owner, hasn't indicated a sale is imminent.

July 19, 2023

San Diego State 'in good standing' with Mountain West through 2023-24

The Mountain West Conference said that it came to a resolution with San Diego State this week, and that the school will remain a member "in good standing" through the 2023-24 season.

July 19, 2023 | Utah Hockey Club

Arizona Coyotes address TV future after regional channel dropped Diamondbacks

Already with an uncertain future in their state, the Arizona Coyotes addressed another potential problem on Tuesday night.

July 18, 2023 | WNBA

WNBA All-Star Game most watched since 2007

Per ESPN, the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game was the most watched in 16 years. The annual exhibition took place in Las Vegas on Saturday night and was broadcasted on ABC in primetime.

July 18, 2023 | Arizona Diamondbacks

MLB to take over Diamondbacks broadcasts after termination of Diamond Sports deal

It appears that the Arizona Diamondbacks will have a new television home following a ruling in the bankruptcy proceedings surrounding Diamond Sports Group.

July 17, 2023 | Washington Commanders

Former Commanders ticket executive suing team for defamation

As if anything else can go wrong for the Washington Commanders, Sportico reports that another lawsuit has been filed against the team, this time by a former executive.

July 17, 2023 | NFL

ESPN vets in running to host 'Monday Night Countdown'

After letting go of Suzy Kolber last month, ESPN is considering either Scott Van Pelt or Laura Rutledge as her replacement on Monday Night Countdown.

July 17, 2023 | Tennessee Volunteers

Former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt cited George Floyd during investigation of violations

Jeremy Pruitt said that racial inequity and the murder of George Floyd were on his mind when he gave a player's mother $300 in a Chick-fil-A bag, according to a report in the Knoxville News Sentinel.

July 14, 2023 | Chicago Sky

Dwyane Wade to join Chicago Sky ownership

Former Miami Heat superstar and one-time Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade is now a part-owner in the WNBA's Chicago Sky.

July 14, 2023 | MLB

Major Boston city agency approves development surrounding Fenway Park

A Boston city agency voted 'yes' on a major construction project surrounding the famed Fenway Park.

July 13, 2023 | Baltimore Orioles

Orioles, state of Maryland optimistic about lease renewal at Camden Yards

The Baltimore Orioles aren't going anywhere, at least not if the team and the state of Maryland can help it.

July 13, 2023

Disney boss hints at potential change in ESPN ownership

Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said that the media conglomerate may consider selling some of its traditional linear channels, but has a different course for ESPN.

July 12, 2023 | USC Trojans

Former USC official implicated in Varsity Blues scandal released

A former administrator in USC's athletic department was released from prison after serving time for her role in the "Varsity Blues" scandal.

July 12, 2023 | Athletics

MLB commissioner meets with Oakland mayor on city's stadium proposal for A's

During the All-Star festivities in Seattle, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred met with Oakland mayor Sheng Thao in Seattle to discuss the future of the Athletics.

July 12, 2023 | New York Yankees

Yankees announce jersey patch sponsor, placing ad on iconic pinstripes for first time

The most famous uniform in American sports now has a jersey sponsor. On Wednesday, the New York Yankees announced that Starr Insurance, a commercial insurer and financial services company, would be the team's first jersey sponsor.

July 11, 2023 | Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers apologize for comments toward reporter by social media staffer

The Philadelphia Flyers apologized for "disrespectful remarks" by a member of its social media team toward a reporter.

July 11, 2023 | Boxing

Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou agree to October fight in Saudi Arabia

Fury and Ngannou will box in a regulation boxing ring under boxing rules, but the number of rounds is uncertain. It is also unclear if Fury's WBC championship will be on the line and if this will count toward either's boxing record.

July 11, 2023

Northwestern student-run newspaper earns praise for Pat Fitzgerald, hazing coverage

While these journalists were pushing to bring truth to power, it appears that they were also doing what some of the leaders of the program and school were not doing: looking out for their fellow students on campus.

July 10, 2023 | Golf

Golf Channel to broadcast live Senate hearing on PGA/LIV merger

The Golf Channel will have rare appointment-viewing television on Tuesday morning for something other than a tournament.

July 10, 2023 | Entertainment

Major cable operator introducing new packages with and without sports channels

Cable Operator Charter is changing its main TV packages to provide consumers with an affordable option without sports. Owner of Spectrum, the second biggest cable service in the United States, Charter is reimaging its Spectrum TV Select package in the third quarter of 2023.