ESPN Invites FIFA Presidential Candidates To Debate On Live TV
Will they accept? The five candidates are vying to replace Sepp Blatter, who presided over soccer's world governing body until his suspension in October.
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ESPN's Shuttering Of Sports And Culture Site Grantland Prompts Backlash
On Friday ESPN released a statement announcing it would be suspending the publication of Grantland "effective immediately," saying it wanted to "direct [its] time and energy" elsewhere.
ESPN Cuts Around 300 Jobs As Cable Subscriptions Fall
With more and more viewers watching TV online, cable channels like ESPN are adjusting to decreased revenue.
Former Louisville Players, Recruits Say Assistant Coach Paid For Dorm 'Sex Parties'
After ESPN aired a damning report this morning, the basketball team's head coach Rick Pitino called on the accused former assistant coach Andre McGee to tell the truth about what happened.
'Washington Post' Managing Editor Kevin Merida To Step Down
After 22 years, Merida will leave for a job at ESPN as senior vice president and editor in chief of The Undefeated, a digital site that will explore the intersection of sports, race and culture.
#NPRreads: The Power Of Nicki Minaj And The Failure Of ESPN's 'Black Grantland'
Also this week: Politico alleges Joe Biden leaked his son's deathbed wish that the vice president run for the White House, to help weigh a possible 2016 bid.
Serena Tops Venus In U.S. Open Match, Moves Closer To Grand Slam
Williams defeated her big sister 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. It keeps alive her quest to win each of the year's major tournaments, the first time the feat would be accomplished since Steffi Graf did it in 1988.
ESPN Brings Betting Talk To The Mainstream
ESPN wants to cater to its entire audience — casual and hard-core fans, fantasy players and people who've got a wager on the game. Now it's more open about a topic leagues and networks have avoided.
Awards For Athletes Should Honor Unsung Heroes
If ESPN wants to honor selfless players, it should give awards for courage to unknown people who achieve great feats.
ESPN Suspends Reporter Over Rant Recorded By Towing Company
A string of insults aimed at a woman who works at a towing company were recorded by a surveillance camera. Now they've come back to sting sports reporter Britt McHenry.