As part of its aggressive commitment to relaunch its basketball sneaker category for the first time in 20 years, Puma on Monday announced that rapper and business mogul Jay-Z has been named to a high-profile role with Puma Basketball.
A Puma spokesperson told ESPN Monday afternoon that Jay-Z’s title would be president, but later clarified his title. More
UFC announced a partnership Tuesday with ESPN Plus, the new subscription, direct-to-consumer streaming service, that will offer up to 15 “Fight Night” cards per year and bring the organization $750 million over five years. More
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bidding for the Carolina Panthers has reached a record $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
One candidate to purchase the team, Fanatics owner Michael Rubin, is currently not willing to go that high, a source told ESPN. More
A look at Texas A&M, the team Michigan will face in the Sweet 16 on Thursday in Los Angeles. Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit More
In January, embattled ESPN host Jemele Hill announced she was leaving the network’s 6 p.m. SportsCenter to take on more “writing and reporting” at the Undefeated, which explores the intersection of race, sports and culture. Since then, her former co-host Michael Smith has dutifully (if not begrudgingly) anchored the show on his own. More
ATLANTA (AP) President Donald Trump got his own national anthem moment Monday when he took the field before Alabama and Georgia faced off in the College Football Playoff National Championship. More
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ESPN’s presentation of “Monday Night Football” will break with tradition and televise the national anthem tonight, ESPN confirmed to Business Insider. More
Earlier today, Wavves’ Nathan Williams appeared on ESPN’s “Highly Questionable.” During the interview, he spoke on his former heroin addiction, which he had just started publicly addressing. More
Rumors.
Phoenix Suns fans are buying into them right now, especially when they involve a future marriage of LeBron James and their team. More
