Stephen A. Smith has finally offered a real explanation for what happened with former First Take host Molly Qerim.

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers on Thursday over violations of its player participation policy, citing “conduct detrimental to the league.” More specifically, the league fined the Jazz $500,000 and the Pacers $100,000 for perceived attempts to tank and lose intentionally in order to improve their draft lottery odds. NBA commissioner Adam Read more... The post NBA team told ESPN’s Bobby Marks they’d write a blank check to cover fines for a Top 3 pick appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Mike Ryan wants Boomer Esiason to “quit being a p*ssy” and say what he means. Gregg Giannotti wishes Boomer Esiason would say less.

Better make sure you hit the gym between now and March, Travis Steele. Just in case. Steele is the head coach of the Miami (OH) RedHawks, who happen to be the only unbeaten squad left in Division I. In fact, the 23rd-ranked squad beat Ohio 90-74 on Friday night to move to 25-0 (11-0 in Read more... The post Miami RedHawks coach Travis Steele promises to wear Speedo on Selection Sunday if they go unbeaten appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Speaking at the MLB owners meetings, commissioner Rob Manfred revealed that the league is open to partnering with predictions markets.

In the wake of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance, several Republican lawmakers demanded an investigation into baseless claims that the Latin superstar used explicit language that was not censored during his performance. The Federal Communications Commission reportedly investigated the matter and found… nothing. According to Charles Gasparino of the New York Post, the Read more... The post FCC reportedly looked into Bad Bunny’s halftime show following Republican outrage and found… nothing appeared first on Awful Announcing.

With the NFL positioned to renegotiate its media rights deals early, what does it mean for the remainder of the industry?

The NBA All-Star Game returns to NBC this weekend after more than two decades, a reunion that both brands hope will attract both old and new fans. The return of the NBA on NBC has been a blast of nostalgia for fans who remember the many Bob Costas-narrated milestone moments from the 1990s, a period Read more... The post 2026 All-Star Game could deliver ‘monumental’ milestone for ‘NBA on NBC’ return appeared first on Awful Announcing.

According to Brian Lawry at Status, it might soon be time for Comcast to consider next steps instead of waiting around for Peacock to become profitable.

On Thursday, the NBA fined the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers for violating its player participation policy, citing “conduct detrimental to the league.” The league fined the Jazz $500,000 and the Pacers $100,000 for perceived attempts to tank and lose intentionally to improve their draft lottery odds. NBA commissioner Adam Silver also said in Read more... The post Kendrick Perkins wishes NBA fined Jazz, Pacers $5 million apiece for tanking appeared first on Awful Announcing.

The last person in America who needs to be the next president might be Stephen A. Smith, but in true fashion, he's not letting that stop him.

We know insiders are practically attached to their phones at all times, but surely if there was ever a time to put the phone down, it was during an internationally broadcast celebrity basketball game. Don’t tell that to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Charania took part in the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday Read more... The post Shams Charania clowned for checking phone during NBA Celebrity All-Star Game appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa says it was unfair that he didn't get a postgame interview after being thrown out at home in World Series Game 7.

Wealthy and powerful people don’t like being held accountable. When your net worth reaches 10 figures, being told that your workplace environment stinks can be irritating. But if you’re an NFL owner, that’s more than an annoyance. It’s embarrassing. It’s like showing up at an exclusive golf club in a jalopy. You’ll quickly become the Read more... The post By suppressing NFLPA report cards, NFL owners only inspire further media scrutiny appeared first on Awful Announcing.

When the NBA announced its new 11-year, $77-billion media rights deal with ESPN/ABC, NBCUniversal, and Amazon’s Prime Video, the move was widely well-received, particularly for returning the league to longtime partner NBC. Not everyone was thrilled with the NBA on NBC revival. According to Puck’s John Ourand, some NFL brass were “irritated” by the deal. Read more... The post John Ourand: NFL executives ‘irritated’ by NBC’s NBA deal appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Michael Kay might be the TV voice of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees, but that doesn’t mean he can’t have opinions about other pro sports leagues. The ESPN New York radio host joined the chorus of sports media figures calling out the NBA over its ongoing “load management” issues, saying that the way it Read more... The post ESPN New York’s Michael Kay wishes Adam Silver was acting a bit more like David Stern appeared first on Awful Announcing.

The All-Star Game has long been a mainstay of the professional sports league, showcasing its top talent by pitting the best of one side against the best of the other. In recent years, however, interest in these exhibition contests has waned not only among audiences but also among those who take part. The NFL’s Pro Read more... The post ESPN New York’s Don LaGreca: NBA and NHL need to ‘pull the plug’ on their All-Star games appeared first on Awful Announcing.

All Times Eastern Men’s noon Cal at Boston College — ACC Network/ESPN Unliimted Navy at Colgate — CBS Sports Network Clemson at Duke — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited TCU at Oklahoma State — ESPN2/ESPN Unlimited Samford at East Tennessee State — ESPNU/ESPN Unlimted Georgia Tech at Notre Dame — The CW Fordham at URI — WLNE 6.5 Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for February 14, 2026: How to watch Nashville Hoops Showdown appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Peacock is currently riding high on Olympics coverage as NBCUniversal leans on its streaming service to carry the bulk of broadcasting from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games. The streamer is bound to see an uptick in subscribers from the international competition. However, it’s been down this road several times now, seeing bumps from Notre Dame football, Read more... The post Peacock’s mounting losses could reportedly push Comcast towards merger or acquisition appeared first on Awful Announcing.