DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

As ESPN showed, sports reporters can deliver when thrust into major news event

NBC Sports Chicago’s Pat Boyle took great interest in how ESPN covered Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest. “I do put myself [in their place]: ‘How would I have done this?’ ” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

Turnover in Blackhawks’ TV booth tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2022

Pat Foley’s departure signified the end of an era in Chicago sports broadcasting. He began with the Hawks in 1980 and was the last link to a golden age.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

How Hub Arkush’s life was saved after heart attack

On Thursday, four months to the day, Arkush returns to his syndicated “Pro Football Weekly” TV show for a brief appearance to thank everyone in the audience who sent well wishes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022

What I’m thankful for in sports media

While I revel in the content machines that churn out audio, video and written works, I’m still happy to have my old, reliable cable box.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

Free mammogram program at U of C hospital aims to address health disparities

The program, called SCORE, offers the free scan to women age 40 or older without health insurance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022

Amazon goes all out to go all in with NFL

In its first season as the exclusive broadcaster of “Thursday Night Football,” the company has proved itself worthy of carrying prime-time NFL games and likely has set itself up to stream more sports down the road.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2022

Pat Foley will fulfill dream by calling Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Foley will call the nightcap of the Cubs’ doubleheader against the Cardinals. He’ll work the first three innings on 670 The Score, move to the Marquee Sports Network booth for the middle three and finish the game on radio.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022

The Barstool Effect: Penn National Rebrands With Larger Focus On Media, Non-Casino Business

Casino, sports betting and media company Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) announced second quarter financial results before the market opened Thursday.

Benzinga · Aug 4, 2022

Price to lead Team Australia Baja entry

Dakar winner Toby Price will team up with former Supercars racer Paul Weel in a Team Australia entry for the 2022 SCORE International Races.

Motorsport · May 30, 2022

Michael Jordan declined Idris Elba’s request to play him in a movie

On the latest episode of Complex's "Sneaker Shopping," Idris Elba revealed that he once floated the idea to Jordan of portraying him in a movie. Michael Jordan turned him down. "I even said to him one time, 'I want to play you,'" Elba told host Joe ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022