ESPN must hold Stephen A accountable after doubling down on racist remarks about White basketball players ^61.5%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 7/2/2026, 11:51 PM

Biased Writer Voice 37.3% - Negativity Bias 17.6% - Hasty Generalization 13.6%

Stephen A. Smith is doubling down on his racist commentary, insisting the Los Angeles Lakers cannot succeed if their top three players are White. On Wednesday, Smith mocked the team's trade for Walker Kessler, pairing him with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. "Where the hell the Los Angeles Lakers think they are going with a bunch of White... more

Emotional MLB broadcaster throws a fit over pitchers wearing Bible verses on hats during Pride Night ^49.6%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 6/18/2026, 11:25 PM

Negativity Bias 26.4% - Biased Writer Voice 25.7% - Appeal to Emotion 13.8%

Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is throwing a fit because a group of MLB players included Bible verses on their hats during Pride Night. "I think when you’re a player and you come into this environment, it’s your responsibility to know just how sensitive this city is in regards to that cultural freedom and religious... more

ESPN's Monica McNutt apologizes to Taylor Swift, but her commentary follows an ugly trend ^39.5%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 6/11/2026, 11:36 PM

Negativity Bias 15.5% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 15% - Biased Writer Voice 14.6%

ESPN broadcaster Monica McNutt was caught on a hot mic Wednesday night during the radio broadcast of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, accusing Taylor Swift of bandwagoning the New York Knicks. "Is that Taylor Swift?" she asked. "She's not a Knicks fan. Get out of here, girl." JEMELE HILL SAYS SHE FEELS 'TERRIBLY SAD' FOR KARMELO ANTHONY BECAUSE... more

New video shows Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini on private boating trip during her pregnancy ^63.8%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 5/7/2026, 10:00 PM

Negativity Bias 35% - Biased Writer Voice 22% - Appeal to Emotion 10.3%

TMZ Sports obtained documents this week showing that New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini signed a waiver for a private boating trip during her pregnancy in 2021. The report adds that Vrabel and Russini were the only two people on board for the two-to-three-hour excursion. On Thursday, the outlet... more

Stephen A Smith is upset over an OutKick article about 'First Take's' ratings ^33.5%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 5/6/2026, 12:03 AM

Stephen A. Smith is not happy about an OutKick article published this week about his reunion with Skip Bayless scheduled for later this week. "Instead of just celebrating Skip Bayless coming back to 'First Take' for the day, I’m seeing articles here on Fox News, Awful Announcing, along with others, and it’s talking about ratings slip,"... more

NBA playoffs ratings are not actually the highest in 33 years, as reported ^55.3%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 4/30/2026, 7:15 PM

The NBA is touting the first round of the playoffs as the most-viewed since 1993. The league says the round is averaging 3.84 million viewers through 27 telecasts, up 7% from last year. NBA supporters are celebrating and asking OutKick for comment. History suggests Bill Simmons may soon mention me on his podcast while praising the... more

Media networks shouldn’t hire Steve Kerr or Doc Rivers after false claims about ICE | Bobby Burack ^61.9%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 4/22/2026, 8:59 PM

Negativity Bias 15.9% - Politically Right Leaning Bias 14.4% - Hasty Generalization 11.5%

Both Doc Rivers and Steve Kerr could return to the media this year. But their comments about ICE earlier this year should give networks pause. In late January, at the height of public protests, both NBA coaches made false claims about the agency. Kerr said at a press conference that federal agents were not "rooting out violent... more

Mike Vrabel admitting to 'difficult conversations' didn't help him or Dianna Russini ^69.8%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 4/21/2026, 11:04 PM

Negativity Bias 45.4% - Confirmation Bias 20.5% - Quote-first Misdirection 14.1%

Mike Vrabel told reporters he had to have "difficult conversations" with his family and team after the New York Post published photos of him hugging and holding hands with Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort earlier this month. "I've had some difficult conversations with people I care about, with my family, the... more

Dianna Russini Resigns From The Athletic; What's Next? ^68.8%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 4/14/2026, 8:19 PM

Negativity Bias 31.4% - Hasty Generalization 26% - Pessimism Bias 24.8%

Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on Tuesday, one week after photos surfaced of her hugging and holding hands with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a resort in Arizona. Russini provided the following statement to the AP: "I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind... more

Dianna Russini’s Career Officially In Question Amid New Probe Into Vrabel Photos ^84%

OutKick - By Bobby Burack - 4/11/2026, 12:30 AM

Biased Writer Voice 48.6% - Negativity Bias 32% - Hasty Generalization 20.7%

OutKick reported earlier this week that Dianna Russini’s chances of retaining her job at The Athletic were in question as backlash grew after photos surfaced of her hugging and holding hands with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The outlet initially defended her, saying, "These photos are misleading and lack essential... more