Adrian Wojnarowski’s surprise departure from ESPN marks the end of an era and his colleagues at the world market leader are expressing their hearts in the form of condolences on social media. “First Take” host Stephen A. Smith, who worked with Wojnarowski on “NBA Countdown,” said he was “devastated,” while “Get Up” host Mike Greenberg […]
Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from journalism, a career that saw him become the premier NBA news expert. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) If you only know Adrian Wojnarowski as an NBA insider, Twitter newsbreaker, draft pick revealer and ESPN personality, then his recent Woj Bomb – as his true-but-out-of-nowhere reports became famous – may not […]
ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” is now in its 33rd season since its premiere in 2005. Numerous personalities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics have competed for the Mirrorball trophy, and this season is no exception: four athletes have signed up to show off their skills on the dance floor. Current and former […]
Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a “Woj bomb” on himself. ESPN’s leading NBA insider announced on X on Wednesday that he is retiring from the media business to become general manager of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. The news sent shockwaves throughout the sports media industry, as until Wednesday morning it felt like Wojnarowski was announcing […]
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Emmys: Olympians Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik talk about ‘DWTS’ and more U.S. Olympians Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik talk to USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa at the Emmys about life after the Paris Games. The stars are getting ready to hit the dance floor as the season premiere of Dancing With the Stars approaches. Season […]
Marcus Morris Sr. is back in trouble. The team announced that Morris signed an Exhibit 9 contract on Sunday, bringing the veteran forward back to the city where he played 43 games during the 2019-20 season. An Exhibit 9 contract, on the other hand, is a non-guaranteed one-year contract that protects the team in the […]
NFL reporters Tom Silverstein and Martin Frank preview Packers vs. Eagles Tom Silverstein, who covers the Packers for the Milwaukee Journal, and Martin Frank, who covers the Eagles for Delaware Online, preview Friday’s game. The NFL’s Week 1 schedule (and also the 2024 NFL season) began with a Thursday night game between the Baltimore Ravens […]
The NBA’s official merchandise store today opened a new three-story UK flagship store on Oxford Street, in a location formerly occupied by an American candy store, the latest sign of the revitalization of London’s premier shopping street (NBA Store). The NBA’s official merchandise store today opened a new three-story UK flagship store on Oxford Street, […]
While being a professional basketball player is generally considered a lucrative profession, those who work at a lower level than the NBA sometimes have to settle for low salaries and less than ideal amenities and accommodations. For example, players in the NBDL often have to endure long bus rides to and from games, stay in […]
