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ESPNer Returns To SportsCenter In Midst Of Cancer Battle

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Stuart Scott returned to SportsCenter last night for the first time since announcing he was diagnosed with cancer. The popular SportsCenter anchor appaeared to be a few pounds lighter, but still seemed on top of his game.

Christina Aguilera Messes Up The National Anthem At The Super Bowl

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Christina Aguilera sang the national anthem at tonight’s Super Bowl, and, for all of those who held held the note “brave” at the end of the stars and stripes for just over 6 seconds (based on our calculations).

Cameron Diaz Embarrasses Alex Rodriguez At Super Bowl

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Cameras at the Super Bowl caught Cameron Diaz feeding boyfriend Alex Rodriguez popcorn.

News, Interrupted: Man Repeatedly Creeps Into Reporter’s Shot

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Clearly, these fans weren’t crushed by Andy Murray’s Australian Open defeat, as exhibited by the man who continuously videobombs the segment.

Most Intimidating Interview Ever? NFLer Not Pleased With Reporter’s Question

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Being the most intimidating player in the NFL means you never take any plays off, even if you’re being interviewed on live TV.

Former NFLer Extols Benefits Of Marijuana In Surreal ESPN Interview

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Former NFL offensive lineman Kyle Turley appeared recently on ESPN’s Outside the Lines, and extolled the benefits of marijuana in a bizarre interview.

I Think We Can Assume Keith Olbermann Won’t Be Working At ESPN After This Tweet

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Since Keith Olbermann’s departure from MSNBC, there have been a number of rumored destinations for him, including ESPN. Well, you can scratch that off the list.

Fan Behind ESPN Reporter Wants You To Know She’s “Hot”

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During a segment from yesterday’s Kansas – Kansas State game, a large Jayhawks fan got up, pointed at Erin Andrews, and mouthed the word “hot.”

TNT Apologizes For Sarah Palin “Masturbation” Comments

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TNT issued an extremely rapid apology in the wake of Tracy Morgan’s unscripted comments about Sarah Palin during their NBA pregame show last night.

Lawsuit: Jewish Hockey Player Was Told He Couldn’t Be Trusted “With The Money”

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A Jewish hockey player drafted by the Anaheim Ducks is suing the team, claiming that he was subjected to anti-Semitic harassment while he played for one of their affiliates.

This Is The Video That Got A World Famous Sportscaster Fired

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A video from December, of Andy Gray asking fellow Sky Sports presenter Charlotte Jackson to tuck a microphone pack down his trousers, is what got him fired.

Keith Olbermann Made A Colleague Cry, And Other Reasons He Won’t Be At ESPN

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Keith Olbermann abruptly ended his run on MSNBC last night, and in addition to piecing together exactly what happened that led to his departure, much of the Olbermann-related speculation has been about his next destination. One place he probably won’t end up: his former home, ESPN.

FOX Business To Announce Renewal Of Content Agreement With Tennis Channel

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The FOX Business Network is expected to announce later today that they’ve renewed their content sharing agreement with the Tennis Channel.

Photo: Martin Luther King Jr. Playing Pool

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This rare photo shows Martin Luther King Jr. trying a trick pool shot.

NFL Analyst Has An Unfortunate Slip Of The Tongue

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We know NFL analysts are a giddy bunch. But if you put them all together in one room, give them a ton of coffee, and suddenly one of them gets a case of the accidental profanities, well… things just get silly.

America! 8-Year-Old’s Mic Cuts Off During Nat’l Anthem, Crowd Helps Her Finish

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When eight-year-old Elizabeth Hughes‘ mic cut off in the middle of the national anthem during an AHL game, things looked bleak. But then, this happened.

Announcer Who Was Fired From ESPN Says He Loves Women, Just Wants His “Life Back”

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Football announcer Ron Franklin won’t respond to his firing from ESPN, but told the New York Times’ Richard Sandomir that he’s gotten an outpouring of support since his dismissal.

NBA Owner Would Bring Women Into Locker Room To Gawk At Players’ “Beautiful Black Bodies”

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Each time you read anything about Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, it’s hard not to come away with a similar feeling: “Man, that guy is just terrible.” The racism, the failure of the Clippers under his ownership – really, what more do you need to see?

ESPN’s “Crack Cocaine” And The Most Expensive Deal In Sports TV History

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ESPN and the NFL are in the midst of finalizing a television and media rights megadeal that is worth upwards of $16 billion (some estimates put the deal’s value at $19 billion). It is, without a doubt, the biggest sports television deal in history, and ensures another revenue stream for two companies that are already printing money. Here’s what it means, and how it happened.

Sports Writer Comes Out Of Closet In Boston Herald Column

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Readers of the Boston Herald were greeted this morning by a personal story from longtime columnist Steve Buckley: that he is gay.

ESPN Announcer Says What Everyone Is Thinking When His Mic Is Left On During Break

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ESPN announcers Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, and Jon Gruden are apparently a very chatty and broey bunch. That much we learned during a commercial break for Monday night’s Orange Bowl, when the three announcers’ microphones were left on during a commercial break.

ESPN Anchors High-Five After Coach Loses Job

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter just couldn’t contain his excitement when breaking the news that Eric Mangini lost his job.

ESPNer Calls Female Reporter “Sweetcakes,” “A-hole,” Is Pulled From Broadcast

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ESPN announcer Ron Franklin was pulled from Saturday’s Fiesta Bowl radio broadcast after making crude comments to sideline reporter Jeanine Edwards during a production meeting.

NFL Coach Asked About Wife’s Alleged Nude Photos At Press Conference

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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was asked about nude photos of a woman that strongly resembles his wife, Michelle, during a press conference with the New York media on Friday.

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