Report: ESPN’s Skipper Wants Olbermann, Net Will “Very Likely” Get Him

Days after The New York Times broke the news of Keith Olbermann‘s desire to return to ESPN, The Big Lead reported Wednesday that ESPN has reciprocated that interest.

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Olbermann Reportedly Seeks ESPN Return

Sixteen years after his departure, and after numerous tumultuous stops in-between, former “SportsCenter” anchor Keith Olbermann is reportedly seeking a return to ESPN.

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Big Names: Mariotti’s Return Is One-Time Gig, Sources Tell SI (Also: Bob Knight, Alex Cora)

Jay Mariotti‘s freelance project for ESPN may not result in a regular role with the network.

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Gone Fishing: NBPA Leader Billy Hunter Voted Out After 17 Years

More than a year of infighting within the NBA players’ union has resulted in the ouster of longtime leader Billy Hunter.

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Jay Mariotti Returns to ESPN For Freelance Assignment

Nearly three years after ESPN cut ties with Jay Mariotti, the former columnist is again working with the network.

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Big Names: Magic Johnson to Call College Game on ESPN (Also: Mike Tirico, Jeff Saturday)

ESPN NBA analyst Magic Johnson is headed to the broadcast booth for a college basketball game next week.

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Big Names: CBS Has No Plans to Address Marino Controversy (Also: Brett Favre, Billy Hunter)

CBS NFL analyst Dan Marino is not expected to address his recent controversy during Sunday’s Super Bowl telecast.

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Rachel Nichols Leaves ESPN For Turner; Will Anchor CNN Show

Veteran ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols has departed for CNN/Turner Sports, where she will anchor CNN’s first sports-related program in twelve years.

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On the Sports Media’s Era of Good Feelings

The sports media was never intended to be part of the proverbial fourth estate.

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Big Names: NBPA Has “No Obligation” to Keep Hunter (Also: Charles Barkley, Brent Musburger)

After seventeen years, the days may be numbered on Billy Hunter‘s tenure with the NBPA.

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