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ESPN & NBA Finalise Historic $76bn Media Rights Deal

ESPN, the Walt Disney Company, and the NBA are finalising a groundbreaking media rights agreement worth a staggering $76 billion, marking a seismic shift in sports broadcasting. Get the full story on this historic deal.

Dave Portnoy's Pizza Festival Scores Huge TV Ratings Win

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's inaugural One Bite Pizza Festival delivered a stunning viewership victory for Fox Sports, drawing a colossal audience and dominating the weekend's sports broadcasting ratings in a surprise triumph.

Kawhi Leonard Signs $152M Clippers Extension

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard has committed his future to the LA Clippers by signing a lucrative three-year, $152 million contract extension, a major move that signals the team's intent to chase a championship.

NBA Probes Clippers Over Kawhi Leonard Contract

The NBA has opened a formal investigation into the LA Clippers regarding the contract of superstar Kawhi Leonard. The league is scrutinising whether the team provided Leonard with unauthorised benefits, a move that could constitute a serious salary cap vi

Clippers Deny $28m 'Ghost Job' Claim For Kawhi Leonard

The LA Clippers have issued a fierce rebuttal to claims that star forward Kawhi Leonard was paid $28m for a non-existent front office role, dismissing the reports as 'categorically false' and 'baseless'.

Jeremy Lin Retires: End of Linsanity Era

Former New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin, who took the NBA by storm with 'Linsanity', has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball after a celebrated 14-year career.

Grizzlies' Zach Edey Misses Flight After Airport Security Ordeal

Memphis Grizzlies' 7ft 4in rookie centre Zach Edey was stopped and subjected to an extended security screening at Chicago O'Hare Airport, causing him to miss his initial flight. The NBA's No. 9 draft pick detailed the bizarre and frustrating incident on s

NBA Finals 2024 Ratings Hit Historic Low on ABC

Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% drop in viewership for the 2024 NBA Finals on ABC and ESPN, marking the lowest audience figures in history and sparking major concerns for broadcasters.

ESPN axes Doris Burke from NBA Finals coverage

ESPN's controversial decision to remove veteran commentator Doris Burke from its lead NBA Finals broadcast team has ignited a fierce debate among basketball fans, dividing opinion across social media.

Suns Owner Ishbia Faces $10m Assault Lawsuit

Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia is hit with a multi-million dollar lawsuit by New York Knicks fan Ryan Sullivan, who claims he was assaulted during a playoff game altercation at Footprint Center.

Herbstreit's Emotional On-Air Tribute to Lee Corso

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit delivered a moving and emotional on-air tribute to his broadcast partner and college football icon, Lee Corso, celebrating their decades-long friendship and Corso's immense impact on the sport.

YouTuber hired as NBA scout by Memphis Grizzlies

A YouTuber with no professional basketball experience has been hired by the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies as a scout, proving the power of digital content in the world of elite sports recruitment.

John Wall Retires: End of an Era for NBA Star

Five-time NBA All-Star and former No.1 overall draft pick John Wall has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball, closing a remarkable 13-year career marked by incredible highs and injury-plagued lows.

Ex-NBA star's wife survives shark attack

The wife of former NBA player Danilo Gallinari narrowly escaped a harrowing shark attack while on holiday. Read the full story of her miraculous survival.

ESPN tops NFL Network in NFL viewership battle

In a surprising turn of events, ESPN has overtaken the NFL Network in viewership ratings for NFL coverage, according to the latest Nielsen data. The shift highlights changing viewer preferences in sports broadcasting.

NBA Summer League: Hansen & Flagg Shine in Vegas

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas showcased emerging talents Yang Hansen and Cooper Flagg, who delivered standout performances, hinting at a bright future in professional basketball.

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