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After toying with the idea of running for Senate, Paul Finebaum has decided to say with ESPN.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum Drops Bombshell Regarding Decision to Pass on Politics

Jimmy Traina

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Dec 12, 2025

After toying with the idea of running for Senate, Paul Finebaum has decided to say with ESPN.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum Drops Bombshell Regarding Decision to Pass on Politics

The college football maven says he was asked to go after “woke Disney” if he ran for Senate.

Jimmy Traina

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Dec 12, 2025

Recent Articles

Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka was shown on 'Hard Knocks' giving a bizarre speech to his team.

Giants Interim Coach Provides One of the Cringiest ‘Hard Knocks’ Moments Ever

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Dec 11, 2025

J.J. Watt has drawn rave reviews in his first year as a game analyst for CBS.

First-Year Analyst J.J. Watt Reveals Most Challenging Aspect of Calling Games

Jimmy Traina

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Dec 10, 2025

Notre Dame’s season is over after it decided to skip playing in a bowl game.

Notre Dame’s Self-Important Power Play Is Downright Comical

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Dec 9, 2025

Pete Carroll's Raiders didn’t have much of a chance against Denver on Sunday, but they did pull off a miracle cover.

Let’s Talk About the Raiders’ Shocking Cover Against the Broncos

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Dec 8, 2025

Drew Brees replaced Mark Sanchez as Fox's No. 3 NFL analyst after Sanchez was fired in the middle of the season.

Traina Thoughts Mailbag: Drew Brees Evaluation, NFL Flex Scheduling and More

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Dec 5, 2025

The Cowboys' 31–28 win over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving was watched by 57.2 million people.

How Much Longer Will NFL Thanksgiving Games Air on Broadcast TV?

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Dec 4, 2025

Max Kellerman is launching a new podcast with Rich Paul for The Ringer.

Max Kellerman Perfectly Explains Why ‘Hot Take’ Shows Are Completely Ridiculous

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Dec 3, 2025

Scott Van Pelt couldn't have broken down the Lane Kiffin situation with Ole Miss and LSU any better.

Scott Van Pelt Was the Clear Winner in the Lane Kiffin Take-a-Thon

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Dec 2, 2025

Contractual issues are the cause for ‘Inside the NBA's’ inconsistent ESPN schedule.

ESPN President Wants Better Schedule For ‘Inside the NBA’

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Nov 26, 2025

Creighton was called for a foul on this play.

College Hoops Broadcaster Has Amazing Meltdown Over Bad Call by Refs

Jimmy Traina

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Nov 25, 2025

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski impacted a lot of gamblers on Sunday.

This Is One of the Best Sports Betting Meltdowns of the Season

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Nov 24, 2025

College football fans have tuned into Alabama games more than any other team this season.

SEC Dominates List of Most-Watched College Football Teams

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Nov 20, 2025

Stephen A. Smith recently signed a new five-year deal with ESPN.

No, Stephen A. Smith Was Not Fired From ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’

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Nov 18, 2025

Could we have a postsesaon without Travis Kelce (87), Patrick Mahomes (15) and Andy Reid?

Chiefs .500 Record Could Be Huge Positive for NFL

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Nov 17, 2025

Kyle Brandt isn't interested in how many TVs you have.

Kyle Brandt Sparks Firestorm Over TV Setup Rant

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Nov 15, 2025

The NBC Sports Network will officially be resurrected on Monday.

Good News and Bad News About the Return of NBC Sports Network

Jimmy Traina

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Nov 13, 2025

Peyton and Eli Manning decided that no one watching this week's ManningCast cared about Disney's carriage dispute with ESPN.

Peyton and Eli Manning Drop the Ball, Embarrass Themselves With Bob Iger Interview

Jimmy Traina

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Nov 12, 2025

Gus Johnson's call of Indiana's game-winning touchdown against Penn St. was a mess.

Sorry, But Gus Johnson’s Call of Omar Cooper Jr.’s Touchdown Was Horrible

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Nov 10, 2025

Fox's Curt Menefee had a memorable television moment this week that had nothing to do with football.

Here’s a Side of Fox’s Curt Menefee Sports Fans Have Never Seen

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Nov 7, 2025

YouTubeTV customers have been without ESPN since Oct. 30.

ESPN’s Ratings Take a Hit Thanks to Carriage Dispute With YouTubeTV

Jimmy Traina

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Nov 6, 2025

J.J. Watt wasn't happy that he had to miss Monday's Cardinals-Cowboys game.

Even J.J. Watt Is Angry About the YouTubeTV-ESPN Carriage Dispute

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Nov 4, 2025

Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta enhanced the excitement of Chicago's 47–42 win over Cincinnati.

CBS’s Spero Dedes Perfectly Summed Up Bears-Bengals Roller Coaster With His TD Calls

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Nov 3, 2025

Sports fans who subscribe to YouTubeTV do not have access to any of ESPN’s channels as of late Thursday night.

Both Sides Look Out of Touch in ESPN-YouTubeTV Carriage Dispute

Jimmy Traina

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Oct 31, 2025

Freddie Freeman's walk-off home run ended the 18-inning marathon in Game 3 of the World Series.

One Incredible Viewership Stat From the Blue Jays-Dodgers 18-Inning Game

Jimmy Traina

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Oct 30, 2025

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