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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.

Watch: Skip Bayless begs 'dream partner' Charles Barkley to join his show

Skip Bayless would have no qualms teaming up with Charles Barkley, but the feeling is without a doubt, not mutual. 

WNBA stars to launch new U.S. women's pro league in January

Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx announced that they are launching a new basketball league in the United States that would give some of the premier talents in the game a chance to stay in the country during the WNBA offseason.

Saudi Arabia launching new sports investment firm

On the heels of the proposed merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is building a new sports investment company.

Braves owner to spin team off into separate company in mid-July

Liberty Media, which owns the Atlanta Braves as well as several other sports outfits, announced that it will formally split the team into its own company on July 18.

Liberty endured 13-hour travel day before blowout loss in Las Vegas

Last week prior to the much-anticipated showdown between the WNBA's so-called "superteams," Associated Press scribe Doug Feinberg traveled with the New York Liberty from Uncasville, Connecticut to Las Vegas where they would play the defending champion Aces. 

Activists block holes in golf courses to protest climate change

Throughout Spain, climate activists plugged holes in 10 different golf courses to protest the amount of water they used as the country endures a severe drought.

HBO cancels Bomani Jones show after two seasons

In its continued upheaval of the HBO brand, Warner Bros. Discovery canceled 'Game Theory with Bomani Jones' after two seasons.

Pat McAfee responds to layoffs at ESPN

When news of layoffs and expiring contracts not being renewed rattled ESPN, the network and its newest full-time talent Pat McAfee, were hit with a torrent of criticism.

ESPN personality forever tied to Joe Namath among on-air talent layoffs

Suzy Kolber, who spent almost three decades with ESPN, tweeted that she was among those impacted by the network's latest round of layoffs on Friday afternoon.

After getting canned by ESPN, could Jeff Van Gundy land back in NBA?

Van Gundy isn't exactly the roster addition the team may need, but his experience on the bench can be vital for a team seeking consistency.

2023 NHL Draft highest rated on record

The 2023 NHL Draft - specifically, the first round - was the most viewed on record, per ESPN.

Royals owner aiming to have new ballpark in 2027 or 2028

Sherman explained that the team is hoping to pick a site for a new venue by the end of the summer, and the Royals have two options.

Could Notre Dame reconsider football independence for better media deal?

Notre Dame's independence was once its primary advantage for recruitment and media coverage, but that is no longer the case.

Diamond Sports negotiating with Diamondbacks to keep team on regional channel

Diamond Sports Group and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in talks to keep the team on Bally Sports Arizona for the time being.

Tennessee State becomes first HBCU to launch men's hockey team

On Wednesday, Tennessee State University formally announced the addition of men's hockey to its athletics department in 2024.

Marketing agency's lawsuit against EA Sports could delay release of college football game

An ongoing lawsuit could get in the way in next summer's anticipated release of "EA Sports College Football." 

Bears president uncertain if Arlington Heights is 'viable option' for new stadium

Kevin Warren, the new president of the Chicago Bears, cast some uncertainty on the team's new stadium plans during an invitation-only meeting in Arlington Heights.

Trevor Bauer settled defamation lawsuit against The Athletic, former reporter

Trevor Bauer, the one-time Cy Young winner, has settled his defamation lawsuit against The Athletic, former reporter Molly Knight, and the New York Times, according to A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports.

Sage Steele declines settlement offer from ESPN, will proceed with free speech lawsuit

ESPN has offered to settle a lawsuit with Sage Steele, however the veteran SportsCenter anchor plans to decline the offer.

Roy Jones Jr.'s uplifting talk to heavyweight prospect goes viral

In anticipation of an upcoming heavyweight match on ESPN, a clip featuring legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. talking with young contender Jared Anderson went viral for all the right reasons.

Dan Patrick takes dig at new FOX analyst trio of MLB legends

Dan Patrick was not enamored by FOX Sports' analyst trio of David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez and newcomer to the network, Derek Jeter. On Monday's show, the longtime radio and TV host sparked a conversation on his lack of awareness that Major League Baseball hosted a two-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs in London.

Brett Favre requests change in Mississippi welfare fraud case

Favre asked the Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Eleanor Faye Patterson to make a change to the gag order so he could defend his name against the ongoing negative publicity.

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney invest in Alpine Formula One team

Ryan Reynolds continues to put his money into the sports world as he and fellow actors and business partners Rob McElhenney and Michael B. Jordan are part of an investment group that has reportedly purchased a 24% share in the Alpine Formula 1 team.

Canelo Alvarez agrees to fight Jermall Charlo for super middleweight crown

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will return to the ring in September to defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against Jermall Charlo.

Diamond Sports Group wants to drop broadcast deal with Diamondbacks

Diamond Sports Group filed an emergency motion to end its broadcasting rights deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.