SportsCenter co-anchor Sage Steele is exiting ESPN after settling a lawsuit she had brought against the network and its owner, The Walt Disney Company.
“Life update. Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely,” Steele wrote in a post to X (fka Twitter) on Tuesday. “I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!”
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“Life update. Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely,” Steele wrote in a post to X (fka Twitter) on Tuesday. “I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!”
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- 8/15/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
ESPN has drafted two new additions to its top NBA broadcast team: Doc Rivers and Doris Burke will join Mike Breen in the booth for the network’s biggest games, including the NBA Finals on ABC, it was announced on Monday.
Rivers and Burke will step in for Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy, who called NBA games for ESPN alongside Breen for years before exiting the network earlier this year in a highly publicized series of layoffs that claimed more than a dozen ESPN on-air personalities.
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Rivers and Burke will step in for Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy, who called NBA games for ESPN alongside Breen for years before exiting the network earlier this year in a highly publicized series of layoffs that claimed more than a dozen ESPN on-air personalities.
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- 8/14/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Mark Jackson is the latest big name to say goodbye to ESPN.
The NBA announcer confirmed reports that he’s leaving the sports cable network with a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, revealing that “this morning, unexpectedly, I was informed that my services were no longer needed at ESPN.” Jackson admitted he was “shocked and dismayed” at the news, but thanked ESPN and its staff “for allowing me to be a part of the organization for the past 15+ years.”
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The NBA announcer confirmed reports that he’s leaving the sports cable network with a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, revealing that “this morning, unexpectedly, I was informed that my services were no longer needed at ESPN.” Jackson admitted he was “shocked and dismayed” at the news, but thanked ESPN and its staff “for allowing me to be a part of the organization for the past 15+ years.”
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- 8/1/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Twitter owner Elon Musk seized on reports that Lebron James Jr. suffered cardiac arrest during a basketball practice to spread conspiracy theories about the Covid-19 vaccine.
“We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing,” Musk wrote in response to a tweet about the incident. “Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only question is whether it is rare or common.”
We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing.
Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only...
“We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing,” Musk wrote in response to a tweet about the incident. “Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only question is whether it is rare or common.”
We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing.
Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only...
- 7/25/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Shaka Hislop, the ESPN analyst and former soccer player who fainted on-air Sunday during pre-game coverage of a match between Real Madrid and AC Milan at the Rose Bowl, provided an update on his condition today, saying he’ll “seek out the best medical opinion I can get and listen to what my doctors have to say.”
In a brief video message posted on social media (watch it below), Hislop says, “Well, that was awkward. What a 24 hours this has been. Listen, every so often life gives you a moment to pause, and this was mine.”
The 54-year old Hislop, who collapsed while chatting with his ESPN co-host Dan Thomas, adds, “My response now has to be to seek out the best medical opinion that I can get and listen to what my doctors have to say.”
Hislop then goes on to thank his family, friends and colleagues who reached out following the incident.
In a brief video message posted on social media (watch it below), Hislop says, “Well, that was awkward. What a 24 hours this has been. Listen, every so often life gives you a moment to pause, and this was mine.”
The 54-year old Hislop, who collapsed while chatting with his ESPN co-host Dan Thomas, adds, “My response now has to be to seek out the best medical opinion that I can get and listen to what my doctors have to say.”
Hislop then goes on to thank his family, friends and colleagues who reached out following the incident.
- 7/25/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
ESPN analyst Shaka Hislop is “doing fine” after collapsing on live TV at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Sunday.
In the video clip, Hislop is speaking with fellow commentator Dan Thomas ahead of the AC Milan and Real Madrid game when he stumbles backward before pitching forward into Thomas.
“As it stands, it’s good news. He’s conscious, he’s talking,” Thomas told viewers at halftime. “I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all. He’s apologized profusely. Not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.”
Newcastle futbol great Shaka Hislop collapsed before the AC Milan vs. Real Madrid futbol match at the Rose Bowl. pic.twitter.com/wwXBgG3Pin
— Hot Spot (@HotSpotHotSpot) July 24, 2023
Thomas has spoken to Hislop’s wife and “things are looking Ok,” he said with a sigh of relief. He concluded with, “Silly Shaka,” before getting back...
In the video clip, Hislop is speaking with fellow commentator Dan Thomas ahead of the AC Milan and Real Madrid game when he stumbles backward before pitching forward into Thomas.
“As it stands, it’s good news. He’s conscious, he’s talking,” Thomas told viewers at halftime. “I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all. He’s apologized profusely. Not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.”
Newcastle futbol great Shaka Hislop collapsed before the AC Milan vs. Real Madrid futbol match at the Rose Bowl. pic.twitter.com/wwXBgG3Pin
— Hot Spot (@HotSpotHotSpot) July 24, 2023
Thomas has spoken to Hislop’s wife and “things are looking Ok,” he said with a sigh of relief. He concluded with, “Silly Shaka,” before getting back...
- 7/24/2023
- The Wrap
Sports fans tuning into ESPN on Sunday were in for a shock when soccer analyst Shaka Hislop unexpectedly collapsed during a live broadcast.
The 54-year-old retired soccer player, who represented Trinidad and Tobago on the men’s national team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, startled the production crew and his co-host when he stumbled to the ground during pre-game coverage with Dan Thomas at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, right before AC Milan’s game opposing Real Madrid.
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Omg Shaka… hope he’s fine. @Espnfc @DanThomasESPN @ShakaHislop pic.twitter.com/CfkviwSTJe
— Naman (@iamN7) July 24, 2023
Viewers who caught sight of the moment can now sigh relief as Thomas has shared a positive update, revealing Hislop is “conscious” amid care treatment from medics.
“As it stands, it’s good news. He’s conscious, he’s talking. I think he’s...
The 54-year-old retired soccer player, who represented Trinidad and Tobago on the men’s national team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, startled the production crew and his co-host when he stumbled to the ground during pre-game coverage with Dan Thomas at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, right before AC Milan’s game opposing Real Madrid.
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Omg Shaka… hope he’s fine. @Espnfc @DanThomasESPN @ShakaHislop pic.twitter.com/CfkviwSTJe
— Naman (@iamN7) July 24, 2023
Viewers who caught sight of the moment can now sigh relief as Thomas has shared a positive update, revealing Hislop is “conscious” amid care treatment from medics.
“As it stands, it’s good news. He’s conscious, he’s talking. I think he’s...
- 7/24/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
There was a scary moment during ESPN‘s pre-game coverage of Real Madrid versus AC Milan on Sunday (July 23) when analyst Shaka Hislop fainted and collapsed live on air. The former soccer star, who played as a goalkeeper for the English clubs Newcastle United and West Ham United, was talking with co-host Dan Thomas on the field ahead of Sunday’s game when he began wobbling before falling forward and collapsing. Thomas appeared visibly shaken as his colleague fell face-first in front of him. “Shak,” Thomas yelled before calling for help. A number of nearby staff members ran over before the cameras cut away from the scene. The frightening moment left viewers concerned about Hislop’s well-being, with many offering their thoughts and prayers. Omg Shaka… hope he’s fine. @Espnfc @DanThomasESPN @ShakaHislop pic.twitter.com/CfkviwSTJe — Naman (@iamN7) July 24, 2023 Thomas later took to Twitter to update fans, telling them,...
- 7/24/2023
- TV Insider
ESPN analyst Shaka Hislop is “conscious and talking” after suddenly collapsing during the network’s live soccer coverage on Sunday night.
As seen in the video below, Hislop and fellow ESPN personality Dan Thomas were leading the pre-game coverage of a friendly between AC Milan and Real Madrid on Sunday, when Hislop began to stumble and fell to the ground. Thomas yelled for assistance, and the broadcast quickly cut to commercial.
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As seen in the video below, Hislop and fellow ESPN personality Dan Thomas were leading the pre-game coverage of a friendly between AC Milan and Real Madrid on Sunday, when Hislop began to stumble and fell to the ground. Thomas yelled for assistance, and the broadcast quickly cut to commercial.
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- 7/24/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Shaka Hislop, a former soccer player who now serves as an analyst for ESPN, passed out during a live pre-match telecast Sunday at the Rose Bowl.
Hislop and co-host Dan Thomas appeared on the air before a friendly match between AC Milan and Real Madrid. During the live segment, Hislop can be seen wobbling before losing his balance and keeling forward. Thomas calls out his name before saying, “We need some help.”
Sending thoughts and prayers to Shaka Hislop after he passed out live on the ESPN broadcast of AC Milan vs. Real Madrid. Glad to hear he's conscious now, and the medics are looking after him. #ShakaHislop
pic.twitter.com/FTj9lTRwkT
— BoreCure (@CureBore) July 24, 2023
Thomas later took to Twitter to give an update: “Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.”
Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.
— Dan Thomas (@DanThomasESPN) July 24, 2023
Thomas then appeared...
Hislop and co-host Dan Thomas appeared on the air before a friendly match between AC Milan and Real Madrid. During the live segment, Hislop can be seen wobbling before losing his balance and keeling forward. Thomas calls out his name before saying, “We need some help.”
Sending thoughts and prayers to Shaka Hislop after he passed out live on the ESPN broadcast of AC Milan vs. Real Madrid. Glad to hear he's conscious now, and the medics are looking after him. #ShakaHislop
pic.twitter.com/FTj9lTRwkT
— BoreCure (@CureBore) July 24, 2023
Thomas later took to Twitter to give an update: “Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.”
Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.
— Dan Thomas (@DanThomasESPN) July 24, 2023
Thomas then appeared...
- 7/24/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shaka Hislop, ESPN analyst and former soccer player, fainted and collapsed during pre-match coverage on the sports network.
Hislop made an appearance on-air during pre-game coverage of a friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan. The analyst joined co-host Dan Thomas during the live segment before he started wobbling and lost his balance. Hislop fell forward and collapsed.
Thomas is heard screaming Hislop’s name and saying “We need some help” before people rush in to aid the former goalkeeper after falling on the field.
Omg Shaka… hope he’s fine. @Espnfc @DanThomasESPN @ShakaHislop pic.twitter.com/CfkviwSTJe
— Naman (@iamN7) July 24, 2023
Thomas would later update fans on Twitter saying, “Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.”
Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.
— Dan Thomas (@DanThomasESPN) July 24, 2023
At halftime, Thomas was seen on-screen to update viewers on Hislop’s condition.
“He’s conscious he’s talking.
Hislop made an appearance on-air during pre-game coverage of a friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan. The analyst joined co-host Dan Thomas during the live segment before he started wobbling and lost his balance. Hislop fell forward and collapsed.
Thomas is heard screaming Hislop’s name and saying “We need some help” before people rush in to aid the former goalkeeper after falling on the field.
Omg Shaka… hope he’s fine. @Espnfc @DanThomasESPN @ShakaHislop pic.twitter.com/CfkviwSTJe
— Naman (@iamN7) July 24, 2023
Thomas would later update fans on Twitter saying, “Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.”
Shaka is conscious. The medics are looking after him.
— Dan Thomas (@DanThomasESPN) July 24, 2023
At halftime, Thomas was seen on-screen to update viewers on Hislop’s condition.
“He’s conscious he’s talking.
- 7/24/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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