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ESPN First Take Host Molly Qerim Moving On From Show At End Of 2025

Well, folks, it’s the end of an era. After nearly a decade of wrangling the fiery personalities on ESPN’s First Take, Molly Qerim is hanging up her moderator hat.

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ESPN makes decision on future of ‘Pardon the Interruption’

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser will be continuing to shoot the breeze for several more years to come. ESPN has agreed to three-year contract extensions with both Wilbon and Kornheiser, John Ourand of Puck reported on Monday.

Ryen Russillo leaving The Ringer for rival network

Bill Simmons’ longtime podcast partner is about to head off to greener pastures. Ryen Russillo is set to leave The Ringer in order to launch a new digital production company, Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.

Rodney Peete Breaks Down Greatness: Steph, Mahomes, LeBron & the NFL-NBA GOAT Parallel

Rodney Peete knows a thing or two about navigating greatness. A seasoned NFL quarterback whose professional career spanned over a decade and a half, Peete has watched generational talents emerge, evolve, and redefine how we view leadership, clutch performance, and star power across professional sports.

ESPN Fires Shannon Sharpe Less Than Two Weeks After Settling Misconduct Lawsuit

Shannon Sharpe’s days of critiquing NFL teams while sitting alongside Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark on First Take are over. On Wednesday, ESPN announced that the network fired Sharpe with immediate effect.

ESPN Fires Shannon Sharpe After He Settles $50M Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Shannon Sharpe’s time at ESPN has come to an abrupt end. Just two weeks after settling a $50 million civil lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of rape and abusive behavior, ESPN has cut ties with the Pro Football Hall of Famer and former “First Take” analyst, according to multiple reports confirmed by The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.

Longtime ESPN anchor announces departure from network

Longtime ESPN reporter Michele Steele has announced that she is leaving the network. Steele revealed in a social media post on Thursday that she is “turning the page” after 14 years at ESPN.

The 20 greatest sports movie franchises, ranked

When it comes to sports movie franchises, there are those that are highly beloved and many that are quite forgettable. Here's our rankings of 20 such film series.

FanDuel announces very unpopular change to sports betting in Illinois

FanDuel might be one of the most popular sports betting platforms in the world, but many customers are unhappy with the change that was announced on Tuesday.

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Cause of death revealed for ‘Sport Science’ founder John Brenkus

John Brenkus, the co-founder and former host of the once-popular show “Sport Science,” died earlier this week, and officials have since confirmed the cause of death.

‘Sports Science’ host John Brenkus has died

John Brenkus, the host of a popular former ESPN show, has died. Brenkus was the host and co-creator of the show “Sport Science.” The program, which premiered in 2007, was originally on Fox Sports Network before moving to ESPN.

Man says Caesars refuses to pay him $800,000 he won in parlays

A 24-year-old Chicago man named Thomas McPeek claims that he won $800,000 in sports wagers, but Caesars Entertainment is refusing to pay him out. McPeek’s story was shared by CBS News on Friday.

Pat McAfee Facing Potential Legal Action After Comments On Viral Affair Rumor

WWE Raw announcer Pat McAfee is facing potential legal action. McAfee, who hosts "The Pat McAfee Show" on ESPN, is one of the sports personalities mentioned in a new story from The Athletic, which centers around the possible ramifications from a viral affair rumor from earlier this year.

Stephen A. Smith's Clear Message After $100 Million ESPN Deal

Stephen A. Smith has been making headlines over the past couple of weeks, largely because of his confrontation with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Stephen A. Smith Breaks Silence On $100 Million Contract With ESPN

Stephen A. Smith got a big extension from ESPN this week. Per The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, Smith got a new five-year extension that's worth at least $100 million.

Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett accuses Pat McAfee, Barstool Sports of defaming her, threaten legal action

Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett and her family are threatening to take legal action after accusing ESPN’s Pat McAfee, former NFL player Antonio Brown and Barstool Sports of defaming her and publicly spreading “categorically false and defamatory information” about an alleged story that went viral on X/Twitter earlier this week.

Crown prince of Saudi Arabia dismisses claims of 'sport washing'

With many of the world's leaders speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, the words from one of the most scrutinized — and feared — heads of state will certainly leave their mark on the global sports industry.

'Bee hotels' and a figure-eight turn: What to expect at Japanese Grand Prix

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How Lionel Messi's 'muscular fatigue' complicates Inter Miami's playoff push

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Longtime 'SportsCenter' anchor leaving ESPN after settlement

Longtime 'SportsCenter' anchor leaving ESPN after lawsuit settlement

Another ESPN host is leaving the network, though this departure has been long expected before the network's recent staff cuts.

Stephen A. Smith offers pointed 2024 commentary on FOX News

In his regular appearance on FOX News' "Hannity" Tuesday evening, Stephen A. Smith criticized the Democratic Party for supporting the re-election campaign for President Joe Biden.