The Latest Breaking News from Mike North

Odd Reaction to Pat McAfee Joining ESPN Is Baffling

His fans that are worried about his show changing should have more faith in him.

Sports Illustrated · May 18, 2023

Mailbag: When the 49ers Expect Brock Purdy to Return

Even if the QB’s recovery timeline pans out, San Francisco will need to pay close attention to its presumed backup options ahead of the season.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Jets interested in hosting Black Friday game annually

Could Black Friday Football become a staple for the Jets?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2023

Ron Gleason nears retirement after leading The Score, WBBM Newsradio

He’ll retire Feb. 3, capping a radio career that began in 1978 and included stops at WJOL in Joliet and WMAQ in Chicago. But nothing could top helping create Chicago’s first sports-talk station.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022

Big changes for Monday Night Football starting in 2023

There will be more Monday Night Football and some possible audibles starting in 2023

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2022

Report: NFL granted Patriots this request for their 2022 schedule

Be careful what you wish for.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2022

Watson uncertainty only impacted scheduling of one Browns game in 2022

With no timeframe for closure to Watson's legal issues, NFL VP Mike North says only one Browns game was impacted in schedule planning:

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 14, 2022

Watson Situation Didn’t Impact Scheduling, NFL VP Says

The league’s VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North said that the Browns quarterback’s legal situation and potential unavailability did not impact how the league scheduled Cleveland’s games for next season.

Sports Illustrated · May 14, 2022

Amazon pleased with its first exclusive ‘Thursday Night Football’ lineup

“We think we have some can’t-miss games. A lot of these are all about the matchup,” said Marie Donoghue, Amazon’s vice president of Global Sports Video.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022

How the NFL Built the 2022 Schedule

An offseason of superstar trades, plus Tom Brady’s retirement and unretirement, led to a busy year for those who put together the 272-game puzzle.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2022