‘My hands were shaking’ | Shams Charania tells story about breaking news of Luka Doncic trade

Charania shared a behind-the-scenes story of breaking the Luka Doncic trade news on The Young Man and The Three podcast. DALLAS — A little before midnight on Feb. 1, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania pressed the “post” button and sent shockwaves around the sports world.  His post on X: “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are … Read more

Cowboys ‘not a likely landing spot’ for Cooper Kupp despite Dallas ‘making a push’ to sign him, reports say

Kupp won the “triple crown” in 2021, leading the NFL in receptions, reception yards and reception touchdowns. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are “not considered the likely landing spot” to land former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp after the team reportedly “made a push” for him, according to reports. Schefter later reported “while … Read more

‘I’m still in shock’: Sports writer John Feinstein suddenly dies

Feinstein covered a variety of sports over his decades-long career and became a familiar commentator on NPR, ESPN and other radio programs. MCLEAN, Va. — John Feinstein, a best-selling author and sports columnist at the Washington Post, died Thursday, according to the publication. He was 69.  His brother, Robert Feinstein, confirmed the death to the … Read more

Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes

The nine-page memo from the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights said NIL money that goes to athletes should be treated the same as athletic financial aid. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Plans for colleges to pay athletes directly for their name, image and likeness deals would run afoul of Title IX, the Department of Education said in guidance … Read more