Fox Sports is close to a deal with Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to bring their content to FS1, including Portnoy's regular appearances on the college football pregame show Big Noon Kickoff, aiming to attract the 18-34 demographic and compete with ESPN's College GameDay. The deal would also include Barstool programming to replace recently canceled shows, marking a strategic move to boost ratings and audience engagement.
Joy Taylor is leaving FS1 amid network layoffs and a lawsuit, and Gilbert Arenas has expressed interest in recruiting her to join his sports media venture, Gil's Arena, citing her experience and potential to bring a seasoned presence to his show, which could mark a new chapter for her career.
FS1 has canceled three shows featuring former NFL players due to low viewership, including Breakfast Ball, The Facility, and Speak, while keeping other programs like The Herd and First Things First, and plans to develop new shows to replace the canceled ones.
FS1 is undergoing a major programming overhaul, canceling three of its five daily shows, including Joy Taylor's nine-year tenure, as part of broader changes following the departure of former boss Charlie Dixon. The network is considering new talent and show formats to replace the canceled programs, which struggled with low audiences.
ESPN has no interest in reuniting with Skip Bayless after his departure from FS1, where he co-hosted "Undisputed" for eight years. Bayless, who previously spent 12 years at ESPN, will follow his former co-host Shannon Sharpe in leaving FS1. ESPN has confirmed they are satisfied with their current "First Take" lineup and wish Bayless well in his future endeavors.
Skip Bayless is set to leave FS1's "Undisputed" later this summer after an eight-year tenure. This follows Shannon Sharpe's departure from the show in June 2023. Bayless, who began his media career in the mid-1970s, has been a prominent figure in sports talk shows.
Skip Bayless is leaving his role as co-host of FS1's "Undisputed" after eight years, with his final show airing later this summer. This follows Shannon Sharpe's departure last year, and the show's new format with rotating panelists failed to capture the same audience. "Undisputed" will continue without Bayless, and other FS1 shows are expected to expand to fill the programming gap.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Clean Harbors 175 will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin. The Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway will be broadcast on FS1, with qualifying at 3 p.m. ET and the race at 7:30 p.m. ET. Viewers can also live-stream the event on fubo TV and DirecTV Stream for free. Defending champ Zane Smith and reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes are among the notable competitors, while Thad Moffitt, grandson of NASCAR legend Richard Petty, will be a key storyline as he competes full-time in the series with a newly formed race team.
Arizona State football fans expressed their disappointment and frustration on social media after Fox Sports chose to broadcast the Week 2 game against Oklahoma State remotely, without bringing the announcers to the stadium. Many fans criticized the decision, calling it disrespectful and unacceptable, as they felt it was insulting to the audience. While remote broadcasts have become more common in recent years, fans expected a game between a Pac-12 and Big 12 team to have announcers present at the stadium.
The Iowa football game against Utah State will be televised on FS1 at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, September 2. Fans can also stream the game on Fox Sports Live and listen to it on the Hawkeyes Radio Network. The betting odds favor Iowa, with the team being a 25.5-point favorite and -4000 on the moneyline. Utah State is listed at +1200 on the moneyline.
Richard Sherman is set to join FS1's Undisputed as a co-host alongside Skip Bayless for 50 to 100 shows per year. The show is also reportedly interested in adding Keyshawn Johnson as another co-host. Sherman will continue his role on Amazon's Thursday Night Football while appearing on Undisputed primarily during the football season. Undisputed is set to return on August 28 after an extended hiatus.
Richard Sherman is reportedly being considered as a replacement for Shannon Sharpe on the show Undisputed. FS1 is said to be struggling to find someone willing to work with Skip Bayless, who is believed to have significant control over the show. Sherman and Bayless have a history of heated interactions, making for a potentially fiery dynamic on the show. Undisputed is currently on hiatus until August 28 as the search for a replacement continues.
Former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson has been laid off by ESPN, following the cancellation of his morning show on ESPN Radio. Johnson, who signed a five-year deal worth $18 million last year, will still collect his full contract. He may potentially join FS1's Undisputed as a replacement for Shannon Sharpe, but this would require giving up his buyout and ESPN's approval. More layoffs are expected at ESPN.
Stephen A. Smith praised Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless for how they handled their breakup on their show "Undisputed" after nearly seven years together. Smith said he was surprised by the emotional sendoff but proud of how they ended their time together. The Post reported that Sharpe and Fox Sports reached a buyout agreement months after a couple of frosty on-air incidents during this past NFL season. Smith called Sharpe a "very significant player in this industry" now and has previously extended an invitation for Sharpe to join him in a weekly spot on "First Take."
Shannon Sharpe, who is set to depart from FS1's Undisputed, has liked a tweet that contains a frontal assault on co-host Skip Bayless, calling him a "piece of shit." Sharpe has also liked other tweets that shed light on turmoil between the two hosts. The reason for their falling out is unknown, but it seems Sharpe has outgrown Bayless and has a bright future ahead.
