NFL 2026: The Mendoza Line

[BillJ]

ESPN lays off eight talking heads -- Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, Cam Newton, Bart Scott, Stephania Bell, Charles Davis and Tom Pelissero.

IIRC, the only one I would miss would be Ryan Clark.

 

[Spider]

ESPN is pretty much garbage these days. Decades ago they were legitimate, not now.

 

[Skywalker]

Karl Ravech was a bit more than a "talking head," to be fair. He was the guy for ESPN's baseball coverage for over 30 years. The rest of the cuts don't really surprise me, but that one does.

 

[BillJ]

Karl Ravech was a bit more than a "talking head," to be fair. He was the guy for ESPN's baseball coverage for over 30 years. The rest of the cuts don't really surprise me, but that one does.

Don’t they lose their license after this year?

 

[Aragorn]

Renderings for the $3 billion domed stadium for the Chiefs in Kansas.

Chiefs unveil renderings of planned $3B domed stadium in Kansas

The Chiefs unveiled the first renderings for their new stadium in Kansas that is scheduled to open for the NFL's 2031 season.

www.espn.com

 

[tomalak301]

Don’t they lose their license after this year?

I thought all the Baseball contracts went to 2028. ESPN was part of the new MLB Contract this last offseason.

 

[BillJ]

I thought all the Baseball contracts went to 2028. ESPN was part of the new MLB Contract this last offseason.

Ah, okay. Probably something I’ve confused with something else.

 

[Aragorn]

Ah, okay. Probably something I’ve confused with something else.

NHL contracts with ESPN and TNT end after 2027-28.

The big shocker that doesn't apply to you is CBC losing the NHL, meaning no more free over-the-air hockey games in Canada.

 

[BillJ]

The big shocker that doesn't apply to you is CBC losing the NHL, meaning no more free over-the-air hockey games in Canada.

Ouch. Unfortunately, I believe that is the eventual future for us all. Regardless of where we're at on the globe.

 

[DarrenTR1970]

Well crap. That means I won't be able to watch hockey from Vancouver anymore

 

[Aragorn]

Ravens cut Diego "257 mistakes were made ahead of me" Pavia before training camp.

 

[ThankQ]

Tono Romo arrested for OWI

 

[tomalak301]

Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident and has substantial injuries. That's not good. Hope he will be ok.

Link

Statement from San Francisco 49ers:
"San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Coach Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers. Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care.
Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster along with team coordinators will handle head coach responsibilities during this period."

 

[Aragorn]

Eric Bieniemy's wife shot (not killed) by their son.

Wife of Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy allegedly shot by couple's son at home

The wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was allegedly shot by the couple's son Sunday night at the family's home in Virginia.

www.espn.com

 

[Aragorn]

"They're both kind of similar because when I walked into prison on my first day, I was like, 'damn man you a fucking loser.' And I had the same damn feeling every day I walked through the door with the Jets." -- Plaxico Burress

 

[BillJ]

"They're both kind of similar because when I walked into prison on my first day, I was like, 'damn man you a fucking loser.' And I had the same damn feeling every day I walked through the door with the Jets." -- Plaxico Burress

I don’t even remember him playing for the Jets!