Open letter to big mouth Rush Limbaugh from 'metrosexual' sportswriter

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh blasted "metrosexual" sportswriters who are taking the possibility of Josh Norman's anti-gay slurs seriously. He needs to shut his big mouth.

NFL should punish Panthers

Josh Norman wasn't innocent in the debacle with Odell Beckham Jr. The NFL should investigate him and other Panthers for their reported use of gay slurs.

UFC boss: Ronda Rousey eager to return, avenge loss to Holly Holm

While recovering from the beat she took in UFC 193. Ronda Rousey has not turned her back on a July 2016 rematch against Holly Holm.

Media Watchdog: Johnny Football makes Fox's Terry Bradshaw look foolish

ESPN asks: Can white running back win Heisman Trophy after 42 years?

Mike Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discussed on Pardon the Interruption whether or not Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey can win college football's top individual award.

Future of ESPN will be more diverse than frat house of past

ESPN was once known as the network of wise-cracking frat boys. The future faces of the network will be much more diverse.

It's time for ESPN to dump Stephen A. Smith from Sunday NFL coverage

Stephen A. Smith is an NBA insider and the star of "First Take." He's out of place on ESPN's NFL coverage.

Jameis Winston's legal threat doesn't deter CNN, will air rape documentary 'The Hunting Ground'

Erica Kinsman, who accused NFL QB Jameis Winston of sexual assault while they were at FSU, will appear in the film, 'The Hunting Ground.'

HBO's Bryant Gumbel rips self-serving hypocrisy of sports leagues, TV partners

Bryant Gumbel has never been afraid to ruffle feathers. When he looks over today’s sports landscape, he sees too much self-serving hypocrisy by sports leagues — and too little real reporting by their toadying TV partners.

For Danica Patrick, sponsor Tissot fashions a more stylish new image

The longtime GoDaddy girl prepares for her alliance with a baking firm.

ESPN's Wendi Nix: Sponsors, fans should bail on Jerry Jones, Cowboys

Of all the commentaries on Greg Hardy and Jerry Jones over the weekend, Nix nailed it, calling for fans and sponsors to hit Jones where he hurts most.

Ronda Rousey Inc.: From ads to movies and more, champ wins everywhere she goes

Brad Haley of Carl's Jr. says: "Guys think she's hot and bad-ass"

Danica Patrick has some advice for Ronda Rousey

Danica imparts some of the wisdom she has acquired during her decade of international fame.

CBS's Bill Cowher: Jason Garrett is either afraid of Greg Hardy — or afraid of Jerry Jones

Maybe Cowher was tired of enabling Jones while Jones enabled Hardy. Or maybe CBS Sports decided to stop kissing up to Jones as it tries to convince the NFL to sign a long-term deal for "Thursday Night Football."

Soulful to soulless: Former ESPN employees blame overspending, Disney for layoffs

The prospects for the more than 300 employees laid off are bleak in a sports media industry riven by cutbacks, ageism and shrinking cable TV audiences.

Final verdict on Yahoo's NFL livestream: I'll take my big screen TV, thanks

CBS' Boomer Esiason rips Ryan Mallett, thoughts on the Yahoo NFL livestream and other highlights/lowlights from sports media.

Stephen A. Smith leads voting for ESPN talent readers want laid off

In light of ESPN's layoffs this week, SN asked readers which high-priced talent the network should get rid of. Here's what they have to say.

Here's who should have gotten a pink slip at ESPN

ESPN laid off nearly 300 employees on Wednesday, but many believe that some of the media giant's high-priced talent should have gotten the ax instead.

MLB's new official hotel, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, promises perks for fans

MLB's new partnership with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) as the Official Hotel and Official Hotel Loyalty program is going to result in perks for fans.

Jason Whitlock, Bill Simmons men of principle? Please; their only guiding principle is getting paid

Jason Whitlock and Bill Simmons like to portray themselves as rebels, but they’re just corporate puppets, more than willing to dance for the man.

CBS should be ashamed of softball interview with Jerry Jones

Bill Cowher's interview with Jerry Jones on "The NFL Today" was a joke and a pathetic attempt to enable Jones as Jones enabled Greg Hardy.

40 years after 'Thrilla in Manila,' Under Armour launching Muhammad Ali collection

Ali-themed collection for men, women, youth hits stores Nov. 1.

Food shortages, blown speakers among kinks in $485 million Kyle Field renovation

The $485 million renovation of Kyle Field brought impressive upgrades to one of the toughest places to play in college football, but the home opener wasn't without its problems.

Big frills, but new 50-yard line Super Bowl seats cost big bucks

For the first time, ticket packages for the Super Bowl featuring seats on the 50-yard line are available from NFL on Location, but with a hefty price tag.

IMG launching RedZone-like digital radio channel for college football

IMG announces a new RedZone-like digital radio channel for college football, featuring local radio talent.

Matt Harvey filling Derek Jeter's void by establishing own brand in NYC

Matt Harvey is filling the void left by retired New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter on Madison Avenue.

For Tom Brady and NFL, Deflategate has nicked, not destroyed images

The battle between Tom Brady and the NFL has done some damage to each of their images, but their earning power in the long run remains strong.

Wambach to sponsors: Support us or get left behind

World Cup champion Abby Wambach is fighting the gender pay gap in soccer as she nears retirement.

Watch Matt Harvey and Mariano Rivera surprise, delight New Yorkers in exclusive video

A new ad featuring Mets wunderkind Matt Harvey and Yankees legend Mariano Rivera delights native New Yorkers.

Women's soccer stars Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach poised to score big on Madison Avenue

Goal-scoring forwards Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach will get the lion’s share of endorsement dollars. But Hope Solo will be lucky to get any new deals due to off-field controversy.

Removals of Whitlock, Simmons mark 'changing of the guard' at ESPN

ESPN to shift most of "The Undefeated"'s ousted Editor-in-Chief's columns and content to other platforms.

New Cree video reminiscent of Tiger Woods' 'Hacky Sack' spot for Nike Golf

The best player on the U.S. Women's National soccer team often gets overlooked on Madison Avenue in favor of teammates Alex Morgan and Hope Solo. But as the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 gets underway, Wambach is getting her own star commercial.

Watch what happens when unsuspecting NHL fans come face to face with Stanley Cup

What happens when unsuspecting NHL fans come face to face with the actual Stanley Cup? Shock, awe and even a few tears.

Baltusrol previews plans, including ticket sales, for 2016 PGA Championship

Next year's tournament runs July 25-31 at the New Jersey course.

Doesn't matter if Rangers or Lightning lose, sponsor Chase already a winner

The banking giant sponsors both the Madison Square Garden Co. (including the Rangers and New York Knicks) and the Lightning. That means Chase is guaranteed to have a team in Stanley Cup Final for the second season in a row — the Rangers made last year's final, losing to the Kings.

Where will Bill Simmons go next after dramatic breakup with ESPN?

Seven questions about what's next for The Sports Guy.

How Pacquiao's TV spot helped shame Mayweather into Fight of the Century

Breaking down the behind-the-scenes efforts that led to establishing the boxing match of the century.

Mayweather-Pacquiao notebook

The richest fight in history between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. should serve as a much-needed financial wakeup call for the beleaguered boxing business, says Pacquiao’s long-time trainer Freddie Roach.

Mets claim their food wins 'hands-down.' Giants, Twins says they're No. 1

Besides the live gate from ticket sales and TV rights, concession sales generate big revenue for baseball teams.

Masters

Cue the piano: Masters traditions are deeply held, and the winner's green jacket is among the most iconic.

AOL sports comedy video

Do sports and comedy mix? AOL.com hopes to prove that it can with a new video series.

NCAA Tournament provides advertisers 'three weeks of awesome'

Much like the Super Bowl, March Madness commercial time has become prime real estate for advertisers. Just look at Charles Barkley's Capital One ad campaign.

Mad Hatters: MLB's craziest hat giveaways for 2015 season

To lure fans, teams will give away fedoras, mullet hats, beard hats and bomber hats.

City hopes new stadium and walkable downtown will lure back Big Game

Are team captains in sports an endangered species?

David Wright of Mets will be only team captain in MLB after retirement of Derek Jeter

Team Jeter

Team Jeter

No manager uniform for No. 2: He wants to be in owner's box.

The NHL's coming Subway Series: Islanders vs. Rangers

Inside the Isles' plan to take over Brooklyn from their archrival.

Leading up to NBA All-Star weekend, sports leagues, marketers embrace GoPro

New Amex effort gives fans on-court POV of NBA stars John Wall and Anthony Davis

Cris Collinsworth: Super Bowl being 'brought to its knees' by Deflategate

This year's Super Bowl XLIX is being "brought to its knees" by Deflategate, warns Cris Collinsworth of NBC Sports.

Deflate-gate

Football leaves game balls in the hands of its teams. Baseball doesn't. Anyone see a problem here? We thought so.

Can return to free broadcast TV save boxing from itself?

NBC Sports set to air first prime-time boxing cards in 30 years.

'Dropping like a rock': Ticket prices plunge for National Championship game

Prices drop 47 percent this week. 'Get-in' price falls to $351.

Why NYC Football Club vs. Red Bulls could be next Big Apple rivalry

Yankees, YES Network bank on competition between NY vs. Jersey-based teams.

Online trick shot sensations Dude Perfect become offline sports stars

Sponsors embrace new breed of social media sports stars — who don't play traditional sports.

'I Can't Breathe': Will sports TV viewers and sponsors be turned off by activist athletes?

Eli Manning, NBA columnist question whether players should use game day to protest Garner, Brown grand jury decisions