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# espn - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
# espn - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Bubba Watson backs ESPN reporter who said being gay is an ‘open rebellion to God’
It comes after NBA player Jason Collins came out as gay yesterday.
# espn - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
UFC fighter asks to touch ESPN anchor’s hair, assures viewers it’s ‘real hair’
This comment came just after he declared that he would put Jon Jones “on his ass” during their fight.
# espn - Saturday 13 April, 2013
WATCH: 14-year-old Guan gives classy interview after controversial one-stroke penalty
The golfing prodigy said he respected the decision.
# espn - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
# espn - Monday 25 February, 2013
New deal sees BT acquisition of ESPN channels in Britain and Ireland
The move means that from next season, BT Sport will boast coverage of the FA Cup, 38 matches from the Premier League and the SPL amongst others.
# espn - Saturday 12 January, 2013
VIDEO: The Lakers are so bad Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler walked out early
The Hollywood pair were left unimpressed last night.
# espn - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
Begorrah! America watched an ESPN pundit dance around in a leprechaun costume last night
Lee Corso has a pot of gold he wants to talk to you about.
# espn - Monday 7 January, 2013
ESPN commentator Jon Champion earns ‘a talking to’ for Suarez cheat talk
The TV broadcaster was not impressed by the Liverpool striker’s handball yesterday.
# espn - Thursday 20 December, 2012
ESPN analyst apologises to RGIII for ‘Cornball Brother’ remark
Rob Parker has been suspended by the network since his comments.
# espn - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Oakley is reportedly suing Rory McIlroy and Nike, hoping to hold up their $200m endorsement deal
Mo’ money, mo’ problems.
# espn - Friday 14 December, 2012
VIDEO: ESPN talking head suspended for saying star NFL quarter-back RGIII is ‘kind of black’
‘We all know he has a white fiancee. People always talk about how he’s Republican.’
# espn - Sunday 18 November, 2012
VIDEO: ESPN analyst Lee Corso calls 5-year-old a ‘midget’
A 5-year-old Oregon Ducks fan was the “celebrity” guest on the panel this week.
# espn - Sunday 11 November, 2012
ESPN’s new star Samantha Steele had a crazy plan to get her foot in the door at the station, and it worked
I’m gonna try this with Ben and Jerry.
# espn - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
VIDEO: New ESPN commercial pokes fun at NBA hipster fashion craze
‘There’s no lenses in these glasses.’
# espn - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Sports film of the week: Broke
Billy Corden’s latest offering takes a look at how many athletes fail to properly manage their millions.
# espn - Thursday 4 October, 2012
A step-by-step guide to Liam Neeson’s interview on Sportscenter last night
The Taken 2 promo tour keeps on giving, and this time, we got to hear from the legendary Liam Neeson on sport. Just don’t ask about Tim Tebow…
12 telling quotes from Broke, the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary
The brilliant sports doc series returned for a second season on Tuesday night with this look at pro athletes who went bankrupt.
# espn - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
ESPN 30 for 30 returned last night with ‘Broke’, a documentary on pro athletes going bankrupt
Judging by their tweets, a lot of American athletes woke up this morning and resolved to be more careful with their money.
# espn - Sunday 2 September, 2012
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
# espn - Sunday 26 August, 2012
Sports film of the week: The Real Rocky
Grab some popcorn, turn the lights off and join us for a Sunday night movie. This time, truth is the same as fiction.
# espn - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Aussie journalist ‘sorry’ for suggesting Ireland should join Team GB
“It’s like an Hawaiian surfer not surfing for the USA,” said Russell Barwick. “It’s not like Tasmanians say they don’t want to represent Australia.”
# espn - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
Take 10 minutes out and enjoy this stunning timelapse video of Wimbledon 2012
This isn’t sport. This is art.
# espn - Tuesday 17 July, 2012
These beautiful images show why ESPN’s Body Issue isn’t porn
We buy it for the articles anyway.
# espn - Thursday 12 July, 2012
Baseball eccentric Brian Wilson brought ‘Brosquatch’ as his date to ESPN’s annual awards last night
The San Francisco Giants closer left the spandex tux at home.
# espn - Tuesday 10 July, 2012
Presenting This Year’s ESPN Body Issue Covers
We buy it for the articles.
# espn - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
# espn - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Freddie Roach says Manny Pacquiao might retire after his title defense on Saturday
Could this be the end for Pac Man?
# espn - Saturday 5 May, 2012
VIDEO: Montero slams home from 40 yards to rock Robbie and Becks
“Look at the nastiness of that ball”, bellowed the ESPN commentator as Fredy Montero unleashed a belter.
# espn - Sunday 15 April, 2012
# espn - Monday 19 March, 2012
Reports: Peyton Manning to sign for Broncos, kill Tebowmania
The star quarter-back has reportedly told Denver chief and legendary NFL QB John Elway that he’s on his way.
# espn - Sunday 19 February, 2012
The Daily Fix: Sunday
Your essential evening round-up of all the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed.
ESPN apologises for racial slur in headline on basketball story
The offensive headline, related to basketball star Jeremy Lin, could be seen on mobile and tablet devices before it was later removed.
# espn - Sunday 29 January, 2012
The Sunday Papers: some of the week’s best sportswriting
Take a little time to check this lot out…
# espn - Friday 20 January, 2012
Tiger Woods unhappy with former coach writing book
The former world No 1 says he’s not going ‘to waste his time’ reading Hank Haney’s much-anticipated book.
# espn - Sunday 15 January, 2012
Sunday Papers: some of the week’s best sportswriting
Aging tennis players, warm-weather training for Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls and John Elway in his knick-knacks. Do yourself a favour and check this lot out.
# espn - Tuesday 10 January, 2012
ESPN’s Tim Tebow remix will be stuck in your head for hours
America has gone nuts for one man – and now Tim Tebow even has his own floor-filler.
# espn - Thursday 5 January, 2012
WATCH: ESPN pundit Jon Gruden mistakes US First Lady for a sideline reporter
Clemson’s play-calling system uses pictures of famous people. Very famous people indeed.
# espn - Monday 26 December, 2011
Back pages: here’s some of our favourite sportswriting from 2011, part II
If you’ve already ploughed through yesterday’s sportswriting feast, here’s a second helping. We don’t do leftovers around here.



























































ESPN apologises for commentator’s gushing over Alabama quarterback’s girlfriend
First Jon Champion. Now this.
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