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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.

Jimmy Kimmel threatens legal action against Aaron Rodgers over comments on Jeffrey Epstein

In what might be the most inflammatory comments yet from likely Pro Football Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, one late-night talk-show host has threatened to pursue "court action" in response.

Frank Ryan, quarterback of Browns' last championship team, dies at 87

Frank Ryan, the quarterback of the last Cleveland Browns team to win a league championship, died on Monday at the age of 87.

NBC adds Snoop Dogg to Summer Olympics coverage

Hoping to bring an irreverent spin to its showcase event, NBC Sports once again is bringing a rap icon to its coverage.

PGA, LIV Golf pushed back merger deadline

New Year's Eve came and went without a long-awaited agreement in place between the biggest organizations in golf.

Rainy, late-morning bowl game at Fenway Park looked as you'd expect

Nothing screams "bowl season" these days like steady rain for an 11 a.m. football game in a baseball stadium on the East Coast.

Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez to take full control of Timberwolves, Lynx

Just three days short of a critical deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx will officially have new management.

Few transgender athletes compete at NCAA level, but Sage Steele can't stop talking about subject

The discussions around the presence of transgender athletes have been incredibly loud despite the fact that so few of them actually participate in sports.  

Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator and owner of Bucks, dies at 88

Herbert Kohl has died at the age of 88. 

Deontay Wilder's loss takes steam out of long-awaited fight with Anthony Joshua

The "day of reckoning" lived up to its name for Deontay Wilder, but not in the way he would have liked.

NHL reaches deal with Diamond Sports Group on local rights through rest of season

A long awaited deal with the NHL has finally come together for Diamond Sports Group.

Oregon State, Washington State make affiliate deal with WCC for non-football sports

Still filling out schedules for the 2024-25 academic year and beyond, the last schools standing in the Pac-12 have made an agreement with another conference.

Kawhi Leonard discusses road back to health as Clippers ride hot streak

Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Clippers can poke fun at their recent history, specifically two of their star players and their respective health.

Nationals, Orioles agree on distribution of past rights fees from channel

The two Major League Baseball teams along the Beltway have come to a surprisingly amicable agreement over local television rights.

Former UNC star, NBA veteran Eric Montross dies at 52

The University of North Carolina announced that former Tar Heel center and broadcaster Eric Montross died on Sunday at the age of 52.

MLB and Diamond Sports Group have framework for new deal through 2024 season

Baseball just took an important step in making sure its fanbases are able to see their local games.

Keyshawn Johnson calls out Chargers ownership for Brandon Staley's tenure

Johnson is far from alone in looking for the common denominator in the perennial woes of the Bolts.

Atlantic 10 re-ups with CBS, NBC, ESPN

The five-year pacts begin starting with the 2024-25 academic year and include more games for each broadcast group's streaming platforms.

NFL to host game in Brazil during the 2024 season

Brazil marks the fourth different country to open its borders to America's most popular league, after England, Germany and Mexico.

Wizards, Capitals reveal plans for new arena in Virginia suburbs

Sports in the DMV could look quite different in several years if a relocation plan comes to life.

Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz to play in Netflix's latest live sports event

Rafael Nadal is returning to the tennis court thanks to the world's biggest streaming company.

Notre Dame to develop its take on 'Hard Knocks' for Peacock

Notre Dame is fighting for its own little piece of the streaming pie.

Jon Rahm, reigning Masters champ, bolts PGA for LIV

Even if the frameworks of a merger are still in place, LIV Golf just poached one of the best players on the PGA Tour.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sets aside $1M in state budget for fight against CFP committee

If you want to make a sports debate more absurd, add a politician or two.

MSG Sphere in Las Vegas to host 2024 NHL Draft

The NHL has embraced everything Las Vegas in the last decade-plus, and the league's newest players next year will have their names called along the Vegas Strip.