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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.

Community board endorses new NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field

New York City FC is one step closer to finally having a place of its own to call home.

Prominent boxing, MMA writer one of several laid off from Yahoo

One of the better-known scribes in the combat sports world was among those laid off from Yahoo on Friday.

College Football Playoff could rotate networks for national title game

Will rotating the host network change the viewership patterns?

Yankees catching heat for statement on Henry Kissinger

The New York Yankees are facing criticism for a social media post about the late Henry Kissinger.

Salt Lake City likely to host 2034 Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics plans on going back to the future.

Diamond Sports Group may drop Reds from regional channel

The Cincinnati Reds might become the next MLB team to find a new broadcast home.

Mark Cuban makes shocking decision with Mavericks

Probably the most unexpected news from the NBA this season comes straight from the heart of Texas.

NFL breaks its own Thanksgiving ratings record

Even for a league that has maintained its standing as the king of television, adding a half-million people per game is significant.

Sports Illustrated called out for AI-generated articles

Sports Illustrated, once the most venerated media brand in all of sports, is the latest stage of the battle between man and machine. Or at least between writer and predictive technology.

Winning team of Pop-Tarts Bowl to get unique honor

The Pop-Tarts Bowl — yes, the Pop-Tarts Bowl is a real game — will take the idea of edible treats to a whole new level. The late December game played in Orlando's Camping World Stadium, was rechristened after the frosted breakfast pastries for 2023.

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley responds to rape allegations from college classmate

Marcellus Wiley took to YouTube to address serious allegations during his college years at Columbia University. 

Fox Sports pauses advertising on X as platform faces more claims of antisemitism

Count Fox Sports among advertisers that are pulling their dollars from X. The platform formerly known as Twitter has been losing major sponsors long before a highly challenging week of criticism and defense of its owner Elon Musk.

NFL commits to advertising on X despite boycott calls

The NFL just can't quit Twitter, now known as X.

Dolphins talking to bidders for minority stakes in team

Ever the wheeler and dealer, Stephen Ross is hoping to woo some new partners into owning a piece of the Miami Dolphins.

Knicks owner resigned from NBA board committee positions in July

It's not your typical "Woj bomb," but it's certainly a revealing report on New York Knicks owner James Dolan.

NCAA, Power Five conferences appeal recent ruling on athlete compensation

If the introduction of NIL deals opened up Pandora's box, the NCAA is still doing all it can to close it.

CNN announces limited talk series with Charles Barkley

Once again, Charles Barkley wants to talk to the country about the world outside of the NBA. And now he'll get a chance.

MLB announces host for 2025 All-Star Game

The team was originally supposed to host the festivities in 2021, but under significant corporate, political and public pressure, MLB relocated the game.

MLB owners approve A's relocation bid for Las Vegas

John Fisher, who purchased the team from Lewis Wolff in 2016, still has to finalize plans to develop a baseball-only stadium in Las Vegas. However, his aim is to have the team playing in the new city by 2028.

Mark Jackson refutes report on MSG Network dismissal

In an Instagram post, Mark Jackson wanted to make something clear - he wasn't fired from a job he already turned down.

Warren Buffett buys stake in the Atlanta Braves

America's most famous investor now owns a piece of the Atlanta Braves.

MSG, Mark Jackson part ways before analyst works games

A years-old issue suddenly came to light as former ESPN analyst Mark Jackson was set to call broadcasts for his hometown team.

Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua to fight on same December card

Once upon a time, the top heavyweight boxers in the United States and United Kingdom were destined to meet in the ring for total supremacy in their division. They're finally on the same card, they're just not fighting each other.

WBC officially ranks Francis Ngannou after close loss to Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou called his own shot by leaving the UFC, and even in defeat, he's reaping some unexpected benefits.