Deadspin senior editor fired amid revolt against “stick to sports” memo
An uprising at sports site Deadspin on Tuesday led to the dismissal of one of the publication's top editors and a warning from its union: "This will not stand."
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Astros retract statement that accused Sports Illustrated reporter of fabricating story
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane sent Sports Illustrated reporter Stephanie Apstein a letter formally retracting a since-debunked statement the team put out after she reported an ugly incident involving a...
Sports Illustrated reporter describes “shocking” incident with Astros executive
On the eve of the World Series, the Houston Astros found themselves attempting to explain the actions of one of their front-office executives following a Sports Illustrated report that alleged...
DAZN’s next attempt at buzz: A boxing match between YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI
DAZN will broadcast a boxing match between YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI this fall. The fight, scheduled for Nov. 9, will take place at Staples Center in Los Angeles...
Dan Le Batard will continue at ESPN after meeting with President Jimmy Pitaro
ESPN radio and TV host Dan Le Batard will continue at the nework after meeting Thursday in New York with its president, Jimmy Pitaro, according to two people with knowledge...
Dan Le Batard to meet Thursday with ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro
ESPN radio and TV host Dan Le Batard is expected to meet with network president Jimmy Pitaro on Thursday in New York to discuss his future, according to three people...
Marketing company buys Sports Illustrated’s licensing rights for $110 million
Marketing and brand development company Authentic Brands Group has purchased the intellectual property of Sports Illustrated for $110 million from Meredith Corporation, the companies announced Monday night. The sale is...
Tiger Woods delivered Masters ratings for CBS, despite early start time
Sunda's final round at the Masters was as dramatic as it was early. Tiger Woods won his first major in 11 years, and yet all the suspense was wrapped up...
ESPN fires rising star Adnan Virk after investigation into leaked information
Adnan Virk was fired by ESPN after an investigation into a company leak. Virk was escorted Friday from ESPN's Bristol, Connecticut, campus after the network determined that he passed information...
Stephen A. Smith keeps feuding with NBA stars, but he says it’s not on purpose
Most weekday mornings, Stephen A. Smith sits in a studio in New York and spends several hours filling ESPN's airwaves with a steady stream of righteous indignation. There is "First...