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Kenny Smith does not understand the recent layoffs at ESPN. In fact, the TNT basketball commentator wonders if the Worldwide Leader in Sports might be shooting itself in the foot.
Earlier this summer, Disney-owned ESPN let go of tons of big-name talent, including Suzy Kolber, Todd McShay, Steve Young and Keyshawn Johnson with NFL coverage, Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose with NBA coverage, and David Pollack and Gene Wojciechowski with College GameDay.
“I’m not really sure how they’re doing it.

This Women’s World Cup is decidedly not the tournament of World Cups past. For one, the U.S. is out, with the two-time reigning champions bounced in the round of 16, making way for a new winner after eight years in possession of the trophy. More specifically, it also marks the first World Cup since 2011 without USWNT star Tobin Heath and the first sans frontline pillar Christen Press since ’15. The USWNT mainstays are both sidelined with injury, having missed the trip Down Under, and what would’ve been their fourth and third World Cups, respectively.

There will be regret from Pac-12 members for years to come over what could’ve been a media deal that saved the conference. The dire situation that the remaining four members face over the next week could’ve been prevented.
The shockwaves sent around the college football world over the last month have been felt from coast to coast. But, being sold on a prospering future without USC and UCLA turned out to be the nail in the coffin for the once proud Pac-12.

The Bengals organization, as well as NFL fans everywhere, were happy to see star quarterback Joe Burrow throwing passes sans any sleeves or wraps around his injured calf.
The positive signs were witnessed by the sports world on Friday after WLWT’s Mark Slaughter posted a video of the star signal-caller effortlessly throwing passes ahead of the team’s preseason opener against the Packers.
Back on July 28, Burrow was carted off the practice field after suffering a right calf strain.

The Baltimore Orioles’ suspension of announcer Kevin Brown has been the talk of baseball over the past week.
Brown was reportedly suspended over comments and a graphic portraying the team’s struggles against the Tampa Bay Rays in previous years. The seemingly unjustifiable punishment has led to rampant criticism of the organization and team ownership.
Fans in Baltimore were heard chanting “free Kevin Brown,” and many broadcasters across the sport publicly expressed their support.

As the Orioles continue to face backlash for suspending announcer Kevin Brown, the legendary Al Michaels joined in the conversation with a strong statement for team brass in the wake of the controversial decision.
The Hall of Fame sports broadcaster and longtime NFL voice shared his thoughts on Brown’s suspension for his July 23 comments recapping the Rays’ past success over the Orioles during a Wednesday appearance on ESPN’s Outside the Lines.

A top high school basketball prospect from Alabama died Thursday after suffering a medical emergency. He was 17.
Pinson Valley High School senior Caleb White collapsed during a workout, according to AL.com. The coroner’s office said EMA personnel attempted life-saving procedures on White, but those attempts were unsuccessful. He was later pronounced dead at St. Vincent’s East Hospital.
“Caleb was an honor student, very respectful, high intellect, excellent role model, phenomenal basketball player, ranked 25th best point guard in his class in the nation and No.

Helio Castroneves, a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, has announced that he’s stepping away from full-time IndyCar competition after this season.
Yes, if you’re keeping score, this is the second time the guy they call “Spiderman” has done this.

DRIVER NEWS: @h3lio announces he will step away from full-time NTT #INDYCAR SERIES competition in 2024.
He will compete in the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 as a third entry for @MeyerShankRac. pic.twitter.