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2 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Nicole Kraft
When sports broadcasters Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike took the stage May 14 for Disney’s Upfronts presentation announcing new programming, it marked a new era for ESPN—one led by women. The trio of ESPN veterans announced they will anchor Vibe Check, a new studio show launching on Disney+ in late June. In a media landscape still dominated by male viewpoints, Vibe Check will bring women’s voice to the forefront, showcasing sports analysis and conversations on their terms.
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2 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Nicole Kraft
When the green flag drops May 25 to start the 109th Indianapolis 500, 33 cars and drivers will race toward a spot in history, but Fox Sports may be the day’s biggest winner in a broadcast debut featuring more than 100 cameras, two drone teams, and an all-star crew. Fox Sports, which this year assumed the IndyCar league’s broadcast mantle from NBC Universal in a $25 million annual deal, is seeking to reinvent how America sees the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Nicole Kraft
On an October afternoon in 2022, Dillon Gabriel lay motionless on the turf, his head slammed into the ground by a late hit. The Oklahoma quarterback had just suffered a concussion—one that sidelined him, shook his confidence and reshaped his sense of purpose.
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1 month ago | 
argus-press.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons — though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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1 month ago | 
argus-press.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets routed the New York Islanders 6–1 on Thursday night in the final game of the season for both teams. A season that began with heartache over the death of Johnny Gaudreau left the Blue Jackets in the most unlikely of positions.
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1 month ago | 
ncnewsonline.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets routed the New York Islanders 6–1 on Thursday night in the final game of the season for both teams. A season that began with heartache over the death of Johnny Gaudreau left the Blue Jackets in the most unlikely of positions.
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1 month ago | 
portsmouth-dailytimes.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS (AP) — Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons — though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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1 month ago | 
gazettextra.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons - though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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1 month ago | 
goskagit.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons - though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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1 month ago | 
ctinsider.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons - though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough. "We're not far enough because we're not preparing to play," he said.
