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ESPN's Monday Night Football TV camera is seen during the second half of a Bears-Vikings game on Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

ESPN is acquiring NFL Network and rights for RedZone in a deal giving the NFL a stake in the network

August 6, 2025 at 8:45 a.m.

The NFL has entered into a nonbinding agreement to sell NFL Network and other media assets to ESPN. The league will receive a 10% equity stake in ESPN in return.

Former NFL football player and sports analyst Shannon Sharpe poses at a special screening of the Netflix documentary film “The Redeem Team,” Sept. 22, 2022, at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit

July 31, 2025 at 8:58 a.m.

Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN.

President Donald Trump holds a football during the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation to the Navy Midshipman football team in the East Room of the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch their name back

July 21, 2025 at 3:57 p.m.

President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name, which was considered offensive to Native...

John Oliver and Fuss E. Mammoth, the Moon Mammoth mascot, are driven onto the field before a game between the Chesapeake Oyster Catchers and the Erie Moon Mammoths at UMPC Park in Erie, Pa., on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Reedy)

John Oliver’s Erie Moon Mammoths debut in front of a record crowd

July 20, 2025 at 2:47 p.m.

Comedian and TV host John Oliver brought his quirky humor to minor league baseball with the debut of the Erie Moon Mammoths.

Guardians' Luis L. Ortiz throws to the Athletics during the seventh inning on June 21, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Luis Ortiz — slated to start for Guardians vs. Cubs — placed on leave by MLB amid gambling investigation

July 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson speaks to media during practice on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Coach Zac Taylor happy to see Trey Hendrickson at Cincinnati Bengals practice despite contract standoff

May 20, 2025 at 3:36 p.m.

Even though the relationship between Zac Taylor and Trey Hendrickson isn’t cordial at the moment, the Bengals head coach was happy to see his star pass rusher attend voluntary workouts...

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to pass the ball during the Super Bowl against the Eagles on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. The Eagles won 40-22. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

How the NFL navigates the scheduling puzzle with every game up for bid — and more broadcast windows

May 15, 2025 at 8:48 a.m.

This year’s rotation of the NFC North facing the AFC North and NFC East created a lot of favorable matchups to divide among all the broadcast partners.

Ohio State celebrates after its win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Butch Dill/AP)

Ohio State’s national championship football team will visit White House on April 14

March 24, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirmed Monday that the Buckeyes national championship football team will visit the White House on April 14.

Stephen A. Smith sits courtside during a Knicks-Warriors game Feb. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Stephen A. Smith and ESPN agree to a 5-year extension worth at least $100 million

March 7, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.

Stephen A. Smith won't be leaving ESPN’s airwaves anytime soon. They've agreed to a five-year extension after nearly a year of negotiations.

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa drinks water before a game against the Raiders on Sept. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Los Angeles Chargers release linebacker Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with the franchise

March 6, 2025 at 7:44 a.m.

The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday night, ending the linebacker’s nine-season tenure with the franchise.

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