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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Letters to Sports: The good, the bad and the ugly with ‘Around the Horn'
ESPN's 'Around the Horn' is ending after a 23-year run that featured sportwriters from across the nation sharing their thoughts. The format sounded simple, but it is what made it a success. Real-life sportswriters, who many no longer read, expounding real-life opinions became a novelty. As for L.A. Times' writer Bill Plaschke, thank you for always having Los Angeles' back, as spoken by local WNBA legend Diana Taurasi. Wayne MuramatsuCerritos Bill Plaschke is proud of his time on 'Around the Horn?' Twenty-three years of a smug, smarmy host, and a bunch of sportswriters desperate for sound bites and attention. Another reason why ESPN and so-called sports commentary is currently unwatchable. He should apologize for reaching so low. James L. PearleCorona del Mar Great article by Bill Plaschke regarding 'Around the Horn.' However, contrary to his claim that he 'always stunk,' because there were four panelists on each show, Plaschke's winning percentage of 24.3% is just about what one would expect. Even Woody Paige — the Cy Young of ATH — had a lower winning percentage. Bill, thanks for so eloquently representing the City of Angels. Ken FeldmanTarzana It's been said that one man's leftovers are another man's steak dinner. And that's all you need to know about the difference between the Dodgers organization and the Angels. Two days after the Dodgers released a washed-up Chris Taylor, he was starting in center field for the Angels. Nothing else needs to be said. Bob KargenianYorba Linda As Bill Shaikin writes, Angels announcers Wayne Randazzo and Mark Gubicza are great. As a long-suffering Angels fan, its a pleasure to at least be able to listen to them. Randazzo is particularly excellent. He doesn't overdo the chatter like most do, is bright, witty, knowledgeable and subtly tells truths about the woeful team he covers. He is the best since Dick Enberg, who was one of the greatest ever. Alvin S. MichaelsonMarina Del Rey Tanner Scott, a $72-million pitcher, has blown a third of his save opportunities this year. Eric Gagne, where are you? Mike SchallerTemple City I got excited about the Dodgers adding another former All-Star, Alexis Díaz, to their ravaged pitching staff, even more so upon learning he began this season on the IL. Seems like a perfect fit. Steve RossCarmel I think I know why Jack Flaherty left the Dodgers for Detroit in free agency: He didn't want to go on the IL. Rhys ThomasValley Glen The new flood of name, image and likeness money (NIL) is indeed sending high school sports into a 'black hole' of misplaced priorities, as Eric Sondheimer's column pointed out. The L.A. Times should do its part to resist this trend by ceasing coverage of sports at that vulnerable level. Patrick FrankVenice Former Lakers Alex Caruso, Julius Randle and Josh Hart all had deep runs in the 2025 playoffs. Next season, while the Lakers are on vacation, are we going to see Austin Reaves in the playoffs wearing another team's uniform because the Lakers traded him while coddling an aged star? I sure hope not. Paul D. VenturaMission Viejo The defending champion L.A. Galaxy have started the MLS season with a 16-game winless streak? Bill Plaschke must have picked them to repeat as champions. John SchiermeierValencia The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. Letters should be brief and become the property of The Times. They may be edited and republished in any format. Each must include a valid mailing address and telephone number. Pseudonyms will not be used. Email: sports@
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A bear was apparently spotted on ESPN's Bristol campus
An ESPN radio show shared some absolutely frightening information with its listeners on Thursday: a bear was located on the grounds of the network's Bristol campus. During ESPN Radio's Joe & Q program with Joe Fortenbaugh and Q Myers, Fortenbaugh talked about how a "yellow emergency light" flashing at the network campus eventually sparked the revelation that none other than a bear was present on the facilities. 'There's a bear on the campus here of ESPN,' Fortenbaugh said on the program. 'It is the bear alert. So, everyone on campus stay inside. There's a black bear on the campus at the current moment.' Perhaps that bear was trying to find who to complain to about Around the Horn going off the air? We don't know what happened with this bear exactly, but hopefully he just got some souvenirs, took a selfie with Tony Kornheiser and went back to the forest. This article originally appeared on For The Win: A bear was apparently spotted on ESPN's Bristol campus
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A bear was apparently spotted on ESPN's Bristol campus
An ESPN radio show shared some absolutely frightening information with its listeners on Thursday: a bear was located on the grounds of the network's Bristol campus. During ESPN Radio's Joe & Q program with Joe Fortenbaugh and Q Myers, Fortenbaugh talked about how a "yellow emergency light" flashing at the network campus eventually sparked the revelation that none other than a bear was present on the facilities. 'There's a bear on the campus here of ESPN,' Fortenbaugh said on the program. 'It is the bear alert. So, everyone on campus stay inside. There's a black bear on the campus at the current moment.' Perhaps that bear was trying to find who to complain to about Around the Horn going off the air? WHAT IS GOING ON IN BRISTOL?! A bear is on the loose at @ESPN 🫢And he's on the hunt for @RandyScottESPN & @garystriewski 👀 — ESPN Radio (@ESPNRadio) May 29, 2025 We don't know what happened with this bear exactly, but hopefully he just got some souvenirs, took a selfie with Tony Kornheiser and went back to the forest. This article originally appeared on For The Win: A bear was apparently spotted on ESPN's Bristol campus
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
A bear was apparently spotted on ESPN's Bristol campus
A bear was apparently spotted on ESPN's Bristol campus An ESPN radio show shared some absolutely frightening information with its listeners on Thursday: a bear was located on the grounds of the network's Bristol campus. During ESPN Radio's Joe & Q program with Joe Fortenbaugh and Q Myers, Fortenbaugh talked about how a "yellow emergency light" flashing at the network campus eventually sparked the revelation that none other than a bear was present on the facilities. 'There's a bear on the campus here of ESPN,' Fortenbaugh said on the program. 'It is the bear alert. So, everyone on campus stay inside. There's a black bear on the campus at the current moment.' Perhaps that bear was trying to find who to complain to about Around the Horn going off the air? We don't know what happened with this bear exactly, but hopefully he just got some souvenirs, took a selfie with Tony Kornheiser and went back to the forest.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What's ESPN replacing Around the Horn with? Here's a (temporary) answer.
What's ESPN replacing Around the Horn with? Here's a (temporary) answer. ESPN has a hole to fill now that Around the Horn has ended its 23-year run -- last week, host Tony Reali explained the scoring system and gave us one last Goodfellas opener -- in the 5 p.m. ET timeslot before Pardon the Interruption. But what will the Worldwide Leader do in that spot now that ATH is no more? The answer we have is short-term, not long-term, so we'll see what kind of programming ESPN comes up with for that late-day placement. For now, per the Hollywood Reporter, "Beginning on Tuesday, May 27, a 30-minute SportsCenter, anchored (from Bristol, of course) by Matt Barrie and Christine Williamson, will temporarily air in its place." That's it for now, and with the additional changes at the network -- no more SportsCenter LA -- viewers will have some things to get used to.
