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Frank Thomas at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

DVR alert: Frank Thomas’ Hall of Fame weekend gets TV special

June 17, 2018 at 10:35 a.m.

Even though there was extensive coverage of Frank Thomas' Hall of Fame ceremony, there still was plenty you didn't see. Comcast SportsNet will have a behind-the-scenes look at his big...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Manziel debut delivers huge TV ratings

June 17, 2018 at 10:51 a.m.

Johnny Manziel also is a ratings machine in the pros. Saturday's Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions game featuring the young quarterback generated the highest rating ever for a preseason game...

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot from a green-side bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.

PGA final round earns highest TV rating in five years

May 12, 2019 at 1:55 p.m.

It had been a mostly bleak year for the golf majors. The combination of no Tiger Woods and a lack of drama in the three previous majors was deadly, leading...

Despite controversy, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith gets even more work

June 17, 2018 at 11:02 a.m.

Despite being suspended for his comments about domestic violence, you will be able to hear more from Stephen A. Smith, not less. It was announced this morning that ESPN will...

Javier Baez fans cheer from the bleachers as his name is announced before the start of Sunday's game.

Javier Baez delivers for TV, too

August 19, 2019 at 6:52 a.m.

Javier Baez got some Cubs fans to tune into the team again. His Major League debut delivered a 2.0 rating on Comcast SportsNet, up 43 percent from the season average...

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.

CBS passing torch from Tiger to McIlroy

August 19, 2019 at 6:52 a.m.

Tiger Who? Even before Woods tweaked his back Sunday, CBS was going all in on Rory McIlroy with their advance promos for this week's PGA Championship. Multiple network ads during...

Tiger Woods hits out of the rough during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational Sunday.

Is Watson writing off Woods for Ryder Cup team?

June 17, 2018 at 11:06 a.m.

Tiger Woods doesn't seem to be in Tom Watson's plans as a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup team. The U.S. captain was watching Sunday's telecast of the Bridgestone Invitational...

The real Lou Piniella argues with an umpire in 2010.

‘Fake Lou Piniella’ fakes out Deadspin

June 17, 2018 at 11:56 a.m.

Deadspin, which thrives on pointing out the blunders of others, found itself on the other side over the weekend.Sean Newell originally did a post on an interview that Lou Piniella...

Former Irish QB Quinn heading to Fox Sports

June 17, 2018 at 12:07 p.m.

It appears as if Brady Quinn is moving on with his post-football career. Fox Sports announced today that the former Notre Dame quarterback will work for the network as a...

Chicago mainstays of the airwaves

August 25, 2021 at 1:28 a.m.

Some you love. Some you loathe. But there is no denying their endurance. While players, coaches and general managers come and go, the true constants in the Chicago sports landscape...

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