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Fox Seems to Be Upset About a Story Fox Leaked

Someone from the network apparently wanted ESPN to get called out for its lack of World Cup coverage, but a Fox spokesperson tried to downplay the story.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

Mike Breen Admits That We Almost Got a Triple ‘BANG!’ in the NBA Finals

If Jalen Brunson’s three-pointer at the very end of Game 4 had gone in, the ABC play-by-play voice would’ve given us a historic call.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17

ESPN’s Coverage of the Knicks’ Historic Comeback Lived Up to the Moment

The game broadcast, postgame show and “SportsCenter” perfectly captured the insanity of New York’s surreal win.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

This Season’s College Football Playoff Schedule Makes Little Sense

The CFP’s biggest priority should be to avoid having its postseason games compete with the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2

‘Inside the NBA’ Shows Why It’s the Greatest Sports Studio Show of All Time

Ernie, Kenny, Chuck and Shaq gave America a little of everything during the Knicks’ blowout clincher against the Cavaliers.

Sports Illustrated · May 26

Charles Barkley Defends ‘Inside the NBA’ From Recent Criticism

The outspoken studio host doesn’t understand some negative reaction to the iconic show in its first year on ESPN.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

Mike Breen on His Premature Bang During Cavs-Knicks Thriller

We asked ESPN’s lead NBA voice about the Sam Merrill three-pointer that wasn’t.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

Victor Wembanyama’s Masterpiece Allowed Mike Tirico to Shine

The NBC play-by-play man repeatedly answered the bell during the Spurs-Thunder double-overtime thriller.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Criticism of Shams Charania ‘Ruining’ MVP Announcement Is Off Base

The ESPN insider revealed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s win hours before Prime Video was scheduled to do so.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

NFL Official Pulls Back the Curtain on Making the 2026 Schedule

Mike North, VP of broadcast planning, explains why the league added a Thanksgiving Eve game, rolled the dice with the Chiefs and more.

Sports Illustrated · May 15