The NBA breaking up with TNT has caused quite a stir, with Charles Barkley expressing his feelings on the matter. “Hey, they want to break up with us. I don’t want no woman who I gotta sue to say, ‘Hey, you got to stay with me,’” Barkley said in a candid statement.
During a podcast with George, Barkley also pondered the possibility of replicating another version of the beloved show, Inside the NBA. “I don’t know if anybody ever gives it a chance, to be honest with you,” Barkley mused. “ESPN, which I love, they never give anybody a chance to get any chemistry. You didn’t give it a chance to work.”
In other news, the prospect of a movie about the demise of Gawker, potentially starring Ben Affleck as Hulk Hogan, has captured the attention of fans and media alike. “Gus Van Sant–who previously directed Damon and Affleck in Good Will Hunting from the pair’s Oscar-winning script–is in talks to helm Killing Gawker,” the reports stated.
Shifting gears to baseball, the White Sox have been on a losing streak, dropping 21 games in a row. With the MLB record of 23 consecutive losses within sight, all eyes are on the team. If the White Sox set the record with a 24th consecutive loss, it would come on a Friday when they host the Cubs, adding a sense of irony with a scheduled fireworks show after the game.
In broadcasting news, there is excitement surrounding the Peacock-exclusive NFL game in Week 1, featuring the Packers and Eagles on Friday night from Brazil. And finally, radio Hall of Famer Chris “Mad Dog” Russo showcased his talent by turning the mundane task of helping his son set up a new apartment into riveting content, proving why he is a legend in the industry.
