Lindsey Vonn is down but not out after losing in the Super-G race at the Winter Olympics. Her first Olympics moment in eight years saw her make a mistake in the upper half of the course, winding up in a tie for sixth place. Vonn won a bronze in … Read entire story.
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Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Eric Davis have been fired as radio hosts by ESPN over allegations of sexual harassment of a former colleague that surfaced in a lawsuit. The harassments allegedly occurred when McNabb and David worked for the NFL Network. The two … Read entire story.
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New Year’s Six has topped itself this year as it continues to set new bowl records. The Capital One Orange Bowl and PlayStation Fiesta Bowl were the most-watched non-CFP Semifinal Orange and Fiesta Bowl in the New Year’s Six era based on Nielsen’s Fast Nationals. The Orange Bowl … Read entire story.
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John Skipper resigned as president of ESPN and co-chairman of the Disney Media Networks on Monday, citing his substance abuse problem. George Bodenheimer, ESPN’s president from 1998-2011 and its executive chairman until May 2014, will take over as the acting chairman of the company for the next 90 days to help … Read entire story.
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The New York Yankees have reached into the TV broadcasting booth for their next manager, naming ESPN analyst Aaron Boone as the successor to former leader Joe Girardi, according to multiple reports. Boone has no prior managerial or coaching experience, but is a former major league player, including a memorable … Read entire story.
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