Following his tumultuous tenure with and departure from the Jaguars, Urban Meyer is currently without a job in football. However, if he wants to return to the coaching ranks, ESPN analyst Keyshawn Johnson thinks he knows of a spot where the former Jacksonville coach could land. “University of Texas,” Johnson said in response to Paul … Read more
1. Sports television networks are doing plenty of new things to attract eyeballs, but the NFL draft is still the same as it has always been. After the 2020 draft, done remotely because of COVID-19, set all-time viewership numbers, ESPN and the NFL Network went back to the traditional way of airing the draft and … Read more
1. Draymond Green is a breath of fresh air because he’s the rare player who doesn’t deal in clichés and doesn’t shy away from saying exactly how he feels. However, his latest comments on Bill Simmons are a big swing and miss. The Warriors star, who recently joined the media by becoming part of TNT’s … Read more
TNT analyst Charles Barkley responded to Kevin Durant’s snappy comeback from Barkley’s initial critique saying that the two-time NBA Finals MVP hadn’t been playing as if he was the “bus driver,” but instead of a “Will be a rider.” “If you ain’t driving the bus, don’t walk around talkin ” bout you a champion,” Barkley … Read more
1. After the Timberwolves beat the Clippers in the play-in game last week, TNT’s Inside the NBA crew mocked Minnesota for its over-the-top celebration. Inevitably, there was a backlash in some corners of the internet: Everyone should celebrate anything they want as much as they want! During an appearance on the SI Media Podcast this … Read more
Almost every day, college athletes are entering the transfer portal to seek, in their opinion, a better opportunity and fit for their athletic careers. Since the transfer portal debuted in 2018, thousands of athletes have transferred to new schools to play their sports in different team environments. Longtime ESPN analyst Dick Vitale offered his opinion … Read more
1. There’s nothing like getting some good news on a Monday morning. Technically, the news came out on Saturday, but it wasn’t until today that I saw a wonderful press release sent out by Turner Sports in which it announced its broadcast schedule and broadcast teams for upcoming NBA playoff games. Turner’s usual cast of … Read more
1. Almost a year ago, I wrote a column saying Turner should replace the retired Marv Albert with Kevin Harlan as its lead in the NBA voice. I’m back to throw that reminder out again as the Western Conference finals animal. Turner went the entire season without proclaiming a No. 1 play-by-play voice, but an … Read more
The Lakers’ head coaching vacancy is sure to spark plenty of discussions and rumors for however long it takes the team to fill the position. Just don’t expect any of those conversations to involve Brad Stevens. The former Celtics head coach and current president of basketball operations made it clear during his Thursday appearance on … Read more
1. Keith Hernandez showed why he is one of the great characters in baseball during Wednesday afternoon’s Mets-Phillies game. The SNY analyst took us on a journey in the top of the third inning when he explained how he fell for an email scam earlier that day. “I got an email with the FPL — … Read more