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New Photo - No 2027 men's Ashes Test in north of England

No 2027 men&x27;s Ashes Test in north of England Adwaidh Rajan BBC Sport journalist Thu, July 23, 2026 at 9:20 AM UTC 0 England will be trying to regain both the men's and women's Ashes from Australia England will begin their quest to regain the men&x27;s Ashes from Australia at Trent Bridge on 18 June next year, with the women&x27;s series starting six days later. The second men&x27;s Test at Lord&x27;s begins on 30 June and the third at Edgbaston on 8 July.

No 2027 men's Ashes Test in north of England

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England will be trying to regain both the men's and women's Ashes from Australia

England will begin their quest to regain the men's Ashes from Australia at Trent Bridge on 18 June next year, with the women's series starting six days later.

The second men's Test at Lord's begins on 30 June and the third at Edgbaston on 8 July.

The Utilita Bowl in Southampton will become the 10th UK ground to host a men's Ashes Test when the fourth Test gets under way on 21 July, with the series concluding at the Kia Oval from 29 July.

The multi-format Women's Ashes will be held from 24 June to 20 July as the two series run alongside each other like in 2023.

The men's will not play any Tests in the north of England after Emirates Old Trafford and Headingley were not selected to host matches.

The decision was criticised by the now prime minister Andy Burnham - then the mayor of Greater Manchester - when it was announced in 2023.

England, who lost 4-1 in Australia last winter and are without a Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum, will prepare for the Ashes by facing Bangladesh in a one-off Test at Lord's starting on 28 May.

Australia will play a warm-up game against England Lions at Old Trafford from 7-10 June as part of a new reciprocal agreement between the countries to arrange a "high-quality opposition at an international venue".

England women, who lost 16-0 in Australia in 2025, will look to win their first Ashes Test since 2014 when the series starts with a four-day game at Headingley from 24 June.

The sides will also play three T20s starting on 3 July - at Trent Bridge, The Oval and Old Trafford - and three one-day internationals beginning on 13 July, at Southampton, Lord's and Edgbaston.

In the multi-format series, victory in the Test is worth four points and each win in a white-ball game is worth two.

BBC Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball coverage on both Ashes series, while the BBC Sport website and app will feature in-play video clips of all the key moments. Highlights will also be available on BBC TV and iPlayer.

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday that a England men's mixed disability team will face Australia next summer, although a schedule has not been confirmed.

England men's summer in 2027 will begin with a five-match ODI series against Pakistan in May, before finishing with three T20s and five ODIs against New Zealand in September as they prepare for 50-over World Cup starting in October.

England women will host Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series and a three-match ODI series in September.

The men's World Test Championship final will take place at The Oval from 9 June.

Australia's warm-up game against England Lions will be reviewed if the tourists reach the final.

The Ashes will complete a marathon red-ball run for Australia, who host Bangladesh for two Tests in August, tour South Africa for three Tests in October, host New Zealand for four Tests at the turn of the year, compete in five Tests in India in January and February and stage a one-off Test against England in March to mark 150 years of Test cricket.

Old Trafford, which was due to host a Test in 2027 - as per the venue allocation made in 2023 - will host an ODI against Pakistan.

2027 men's Ashes schedule

All times BST

18-22 June: First Test, Trent Bridge, 11:00

30 June-4 July: Second Test, Lord's, 11:00

8-12 July: Third Test, Edgbaston, 11:00

21-25 July: Fourth Test, Southampton, 11:00

29 July-2 Aug: Fifth Test, Kia Oval, 11:00

2027 women's Ashes schedule

Test

24-27 June: Headingley, 11:00

T20 series

3 July: Trent Bridge, 19:00

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6 July: Kia Oval, 18:30

9 July: Emirates Old Trafford, 19:00

ODI series

13 July: Southampton, 13:00

16 July: Lord's, 13:00

20 July: Edgbaston, 13:00

Other England 2027 fixtures

England men v Pakistan

15 May: First ODI, Southampton, 11:00

19 May: Second ODI, Old Trafford, 13:00

21 May: Third ODI, Headingley, 11:00

23 May: Fourth ODI, Durham, 11:00

26 May: Fifth ODI, Cardiff, 13:00

England men v Bangladesh

28 May-1 June: One-off Test, Lord's, 11:00

England men v New Zealand

7 Sept: First T20, Durham, 18:30

9 Sept: Second T20, Old Trafford, 18:30

11 Sept: Third T20, Cardiff, 14:30

14 Sept: First ODI, Edgbaston, 12:30

16 Sept: Second ODI, Lord's, 12:30

19 Sept: Third ODI, Bristol, 10:30

22 Sept: Fourth ODI, Trent Bridge, 12:30

25 Sept: Fifth ODI, Headingley, 10:30

England women v Bangladesh

8 Sept: First T20, Northampton, 18:30

10 Sept: Second T20, Taunton, 18:30

12 Sept: Third T20, Worcester, 14:30

17 Sept: First ODI, Hove, 12:30

21 Sept: Second ODI, Canterbury, 12:30

24 Sept: Third ODI, Chelmsford, 12:30

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New Photo - “Too Hot to Handle’”s Hannah Brooke Sanders Marries NFL Player Jermaine Johnson II in ‘Timeless’ Coastal Wedding

“Too Hot to Handle’”s Hannah Brooke Sanders Marries NFL Player Jermaine Johnson II in ‘Timeless’ Coastal Wedding Ashlyn RobinetteWed, July 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM UTC 8 Jermaine Johnson II and Hannah Brooke SandersCredit: Karen Khuc Photo Too Hot to Handle alum Hannah Brooke Sanders and NFL player Jermaine Johnson II wed in a romantic oceanfront ceremony in Laguna Beach on July 17 The couple’s son delivered the rings and Johnson’s daughter was the flower girl Among the 130 guests were many influencers and pro athletes Too Hot to Handle alum Hannah Brooke Sanders and NFL player Jermaine Johnson II ...

“Too Hot to Handle’”s Hannah Brooke Sanders Marries NFL Player Jermaine Johnson II in ‘Timeless’ Coastal Wedding

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Too Hot to Handle alum Hannah Brooke Sanders and NFL player Jermaine Johnson II wed in a romantic oceanfront ceremony in Laguna Beach on July 17

The couple’s son delivered the rings and Johnson’s daughter was the flower girl

Among the 130 guests were many influencers and pro athletes

Too Hot to Handle alum Hannah Brooke Sanders and NFL player Jermaine Johnson II have tied the knot!

The Netflix star and the pro athlete, both 27, said “I do” on Friday, July 17, and they announced the news on Instagram three days later. The couple’s “timeless” and “romantic” ceremony took place on the oceanfront lawn of the luxury resort Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, California.

“The best beach fairy-tale wedding you could picture,” Sanders exclusively tells PEOPLE.

Jermaine Johnson II and Hannah Brooke Sanders’ wedding ceremonyCredit: Karen Khuc Photo

The celebration began with a rehearsal dinner on the rose garden patio of the classic Southern California restaurant Las Brisas on Thursday, July 16.

The next day, the bride and groom walked down a grass aisle covered in white rose petals, following their children and wedding party. Their 6-month-old son, Kayto, rode down the aisle in a miniature white Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon to deliver the rings, and Johnson’s daughter, Collins, from a previous relationship walked hand-in-hand with her grandmother as the flower girl.

Jermaine Johnson II and Hannah Brooke Sanders’ son, KaytoCredit: Karen Khuc Photo

The couple exchanged vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by family and friends. Among the 130 guests were many influencers and athletes, including Love Island’s Leslie Golden and Too Hot to Handle’s Christine Obanor, alongside scores more content creators. NFL players Trey Benson, Jared Verse, Garrett Wilson, Amari Gainer, Will McDonald, Jamien Sherwood, Nolan Smith, Quincy Williams, and Jeffery Simmons also attended the nuptials.

“When we started planning, we just wanted a big party for all our friends and family and that’s exactly what it was,” Sanders says, adding, “Love was in the air!”

Jermaine Johnson II and Hannah Brooke Sanders with their son, and Johnson’s daughterCredit: Karen Khuc Photo

The ceremony was officiated by Sanders’ uncle, Dennis.

A harpist and violinist played “romantic and elegant” music during the ceremony and cocktail hour. As the celebration transitioned into the reception, a DJ kept the dance floor packed all night and the newlyweds had their first dance to “The Matrimony” by Wale, featuring Usher. Adding to the fun, a few guests grabbed the microphone throughout the evening to sing along to their favorite songs.

Hannah Brooke Sanders and Jermaine Johnson II dancingCredit: Karen Khuc Photo

Inside the “dreamy” ballroom was flowing drapery, crystal chandeliers, and a champagne tower. To keep the energy going, Sanders and Johnson selected one guest from each table to be crowned king or queen for the evening, complete with a crown and a personalized instruction card waiting at their seat. Their royal duties? To keep the drinks flowing, encourage everyone to dance, and ensure everyone had an unforgettable time.

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A baby iceberg salad, seared okra king salmon, and blue cheese-crusted filet, were served for dinner, and sea salt caramel apple ice cream sandwich torte for dessert. The three-tiered red velvet wedding cake was filled with cream cheese frosting and decorated with a vintage piping and roses.

Hannah Brooke Sanders and Jermaine Johnson II cutting their wedding cakeCredit: Karen Khuc Photo

Sanders wore a floral, V-neck wedding dress designed by Pronovias that she describes as “very fairy-tale, princess, [and] elegant.” She says, “The design and lace drew me to the dress.” Johnson, who was traded to the Tennessee Titans from the New York Jets earlier this offseason, matched his bride in white.

The couple ended the night by driving off in an old-school car.

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Sanders and Johnson first connected in Scottsdale, Arizona, at an event for the 2023 Super Bowl. About two years later in June 2025, the NFL player proposed during a family trip in Orlando.

“He surprised me by decorating the entire downstairs area of our Airbnb where we were all staying together,” Sanders shares. “He had flowers, champagne, candles and everything. Our kids and families were there, and then we all went to Disney World after.”

Jermaine Johnson II and Hannah Brooke Sanders at their wedding receptionCredit: Karen Khuc Photo

The couple chose to wed in Laguna Beach because it holds a special place in their hearts.

“I grew up in California and we spent an offseason there, going to Laguna Beach all the time,” Sanders explains. “After that, we went back there for getaways, Valentine’s Day, and other special occasions. Laguna Beach was always a special place which is why we decided that’s where we wanted to get married.”

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New Photo - World Matchplay Darts 2026 - Schedule, draw and prize money

World Matchplay Darts 2026 Schedule, draw and prize money Jonty Colman BBC Sport journalist Wed, July 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM UTC 0 The 2026 World Matchplay Darts starts on Saturday, 18 July at Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The 32player event is one of the Professional Darts Corporation&x27;s (PDC) eight major events of the darting calendar. Luke Littler is the defending champion after winning the Phil Taylor Trophy 12 months ago. The teenage world number one has also won the first three majors in 2026. There is also a women&x27;s event played on the final day of the tournament on Sunday, 26 July.

World Matchplay Darts 2026 - Schedule, draw and prize money

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The 2026 World Matchplay Darts starts on Saturday, 18 July at Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

The 32-player event is one of the Professional Darts Corporation's (PDC) eight major events of the darting calendar.

Luke Littler is the defending champion after winning the Phil Taylor Trophy 12 months ago. The teenage world number one has also won the first three majors in 2026.

There is also a women's event played on the final day of the tournament on Sunday, 26 July. Lisa Ashton is the reigning champion following a win over Fallon Sherrock in last year's final.

Here is everything you on the format, draw and prize money.

How does the World Matchplay work?

In 2025, Luke Littler became the ninth different player in as many years to win the World Matchplay

The tournament consists of 32 players. They are made up of the 16 highest-ranked players from the PDC's Order of Merit and the 16 best players from this year's ProTour Order of Merit who had not yet qualified.

The draw has been seeded, with the top 16-ranked players all kept apart in the opening round.

In the women's tournament, the best eight players from the Women's Series tour qualify.

Both competitions are straight knockout events, meaning winners progress and losers are eliminated.

The tournament is played in legs rather than sets. The number of required to win a match increases after every round in the mixed competition and increases after the semi-finals for the women's competition.

Victories are by two clear legs, with a sudden death leg to be used in the event that the two players cannot be separated after a certain number of legs.

World Matchplay format

First round: Best of 19 legs (sudden death at 12-12)

Second round: Best of 21 legs (sudden death at 13-13)

Quarter-finals: Best of 31 legs (sudden death at 18-18)

Semi-finals: Best of 33 legs (sudden death at 19-19)

Final: Best of 35 legs (sudden death at 20-20)

Women's World Matchplay format

Quarter-finals: Best of 9 legs

Semi-finals: Best of 9 legs

Final: Best of 11 legs

What is the prize money?

The trophy is named after Phil Taylor, who is the World Matchplay's most successful player ever with 16 title wins

For the World Matchplay competition, the prize money has increased by £200,000 in total to £1m. In 2025, the total prize pot was at £800,000.

The winner will win £225,000 in prize money, an increase of £25,000 from 12 months ago.

World Matchplay prize money

Winner - £225,000

Runner-up - £125,000

Semi-final losers - £65,000

Quarter-final losers - £35,000

Second round losers - £22,500

First round losers - £12,000

The prize pool for the women's competition has significantly increased from £25,000 to £40,000, with the winner taking £15,000.

The winner of the women's competition will also qualify for the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 PDC World Darts Championship.

Women's World Matchplay prize money

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Winner - £15,000

Runner-up - £8,000

Semi-final losers - £4,500

Quarter-final losers - £2,000

World Matchplay Darts - draw, schedule & results

Round two

Tuesday, 21 July

(5) Jonny Clayton 7-11 Gary Anderson (12)

(4) Michael van Gerwen 12-14 Dirk van Duijvenbode

(1) Luke Littler 11-8 Nathan Aspinall (16)

(8) Josh Rock 11-6 Stephen Bunting (9)

Wednesday, 22 July - 19:15 BST

Cameron Menzies 1-2 Ross Smith (15) - Smith progresses afer Menzies withdraws with illness

(3) Gian van Veen 14-12 Wessel Nijman (14)

(7) Gerwyn Price 11-5 Rob Cross

(6) James Wade 11-8 Ryan Searle (11)

Quarter-finals

Thursday, 23 July - 20:05 BST

Dirk van Duijvenbode v Gary Anderson (12)

(1) Luke Littler v Josh Rock (8)

Friday, 24 July – 20:05 BST

Order of play to be confirmed

(15) Ross Smith v Gerwyn Price (7)

(3) Gian van Veen v James Wade (6)

Semi-finals

Saturday, 25 July – 20:05 BST

Van Duijvenbode/Anderson v Littler/Rock

Smith/Price v Van Veen/Wade

Final

Sunday, 26 July – 20:00 BST

One match

Round one results

(8) Josh Rock 10-4 Luke Woodhouse

(9) Stephen Bunting 13-12 Niels Zonneveld

(1) Luke Littler 10-6 Niko Springer

(16) Nathan Aspinall 10-5 Joe Cullen

(13) Chris Dobey 11-13 Dirk van Duijvenbode

(12) Gary Anderson 10-2 Ryan Joyce

(4) Michael van Gerwen 10-6 Andrew Gilding

(5) Jonny Clayton 10-7 Damon Heta

(11) Ryan Searle 10-6 William O'Connor

(6) James Wade 10-7 Jermaine Wattimena

(3) Gian van Veen 10-6 Krzysztof Ratajski

(14) Wessel Nijman 10-5 Dave Chisnall

(15) Ross Smith 10-6 Kevin Doets

(7) Gerwyn Price 11-9 Martin Schindler

(2) Luke Humphries 7-10 Cameron Menzies

(10) Danny Noppert 3-10 Rob Cross

Women's World Matchplay schedule

Sunday, 26 July – 13:00 BST

Quarter-finals

Beau Greaves (1) v Kirsi Viinikainen (8)

Gemma Hayter (4) v Vicky Pruim (5)

Lisa Ashton (2) v Rhian O'Sullivan (7)

Fallon Sherrock (3) v Deta Hedman (6)

Semi-finals

Greaves/Viinikainen v Hayter/Pruim

Ashton/O'Sullivan v Sherrock/Hedman

Final

Greaves/Viinikainen/Hayter/Pruim v Ashton/O'Sullivan/Sherrock/Hedman

Who are the previous World Matchplay winners?

Lisa Ashton became the third winner of the women's World Matchplay in 2025

Last 10 World Matchplay winners

2025 – Luke Littler

2024 – Luke Humphries

2023 – Nathan Aspinall

2022 – Michael van Gerwen

2021 – Peter Wright

2020 – Dimitri van den Bergh

2019 – Rob Cross

2018 – Gary Anderson

2017 – Phil Taylor

2016 – Michael van Gerwen

Every women's World Matchplay winner

2025 – Lisa Ashton

2024 – Beau Greaves

2023 – Beau Greaves

2022 – Fallon Sherrock

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New Photo - Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers Jacket Bought for $3 at Thrift Store Sells for More Than $89,000 at Auction

Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers Jacket Bought for $3 at Thrift Store Sells for More Than $89,000 at Auction Adam EnglandWed, July 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM UTC 3 Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers jacket; Wilt ChamberlainCredit: Martin Mills/Getty; Sotheby's A warmup jacket worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain in 1972 has fetched $89,600 at auction Quinn Brown, 19, discovered the jacket at a Goodwill in Oregon in January, and auction house Sotheby’s contacted him after he shared photos of the find on social media Chamberlain, who died at age 63 in 1999, was an NBA Hall of Famer and won the NBA Finals with th...

Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers Jacket Bought for $3 at Thrift Store Sells for More Than $89,000 at Auction

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A warmup jacket worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain in 1972 has fetched $89,600 at auction

Quinn Brown, 19, discovered the jacket at a Goodwill in Oregon in January, and auction house Sotheby’s contacted him after he shared photos of the find on social media

Chamberlain, who died at age 63 in 1999, was an NBA Hall of Famer and won the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers the year he wore the jacket

A warmup jacket worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain in 1972 has fetched almost $90,000 at auction — months after a teenager found it at a thrift store.

Quinn Brown was visiting a Goodwill store outside Portland, Ore., in January when he saw someone throw the Los Angeles Lakers jacket on a pile of clothes.

The 19-year-old, who resells clothes online, grabbed it and bought it for just $3.07. “I didn’t even think that finding something like this was possible,” he told the . “I got very, very lucky.”

Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by teenCredit: Sotheby's

Chamberlain wore the short-sleeved yellow jacket during the 1972 NBA Finals, which the Lakers won. He was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, too, as his team came out on top against the New York Knicks.

Bidding at auction house Sotheby’s — which estimated the value of the jacket between $150,000 and $250,000 — closed on Monday, July 20.

The “rare and significant” jacket, described by the auction house as an “extraordinary piece of memorabilia,” received 48 bids and was eventually sold for $89,600.

Chamberlain, who died at age 63 in 1999, was an NBA Hall of Famer, a two-time NBA champion with the Lakers, including in 1972, and a four-time Most Valuable Player, per the NBA website.

After his college career and a spell with the Harlem Globetrotters, he began his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, called the Philadelphia Warriors at the time, in 1959.

Wilt Chamberlain in 1972Credit: Martin Mills/Getty

He stayed with the team as they moved to California and became the San Francisco Warriors in 1962, before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 1965 and then the Lakers three years later.

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After retiring in 1973, he went into coaching with the San Diego Conquistadors.

Chamberlain’s old jacket is the priciest item Brown has sold — by a wide margin. The most expensive item he’d sold before was a T-shirt from Sub Pop, the Seattle-based record label that signed Nirvana, as well as numerous other big grunge and alternative rock bands, the AP reported. That sold for $250.

Brown said he researched the jacket online after he bought it, finding a photo of Chamberlain wearing it and double-checking that it appeared to be the same one.

“This is truly a once in a lifetime find,” he wrote on Instagram shortly after, alongside photos of himself holding the item. “I am so grateful this jacket has landed in my hands.”

Sotheby’s saw his posts about the jacket and got in touch, before collecting the jacket and carrying out their own verification.

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“Photomatching a piece of game-worn clothing to a specific Finals series, for a player of this era, is genuinely exceptional,” the auction house’s website reads.

“As photomatched items worn by Chamberlain become exceedingly rare, this jacket is a piece of sports history.”

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New Photo - World Cup 2026: Spain midfielder says Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA after post-match scuffle

World Cup 2026: Spain midfielder says Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA after postmatch scuffle Chris CwikWed, July 22, 2026 at 12:37 PM UTC 5 Tensions boiled over following Spain&x27;s 10 win over Argentina in the World Cup final. Moments after the match ended, Argentina&x27;s Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain&x27;s Eric García by the throat. After shoving García to the ground, Paredes turned his attention to Spain&x27;s Gavi. A day later, FIFA announced it would investigate Argentina for its actions following the loss.

World Cup 2026: Spain midfielder says Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA after post-match scuffle

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Tensions boiled over following Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final. Moments after the match ended, Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain's Eric García by the throat. After shoving García to the ground, Paredes turned his attention to Spain's Gavi. A day later, FIFA announced it would investigate Argentina for its actions following the loss.

But one key Spain player believes Argentina should walk away from the scuffle with no punishment. That would be Gavi, who told reporters he didn't think Argentina's players "should be suspended," per ESPN.

"I realize it doesn't set a good example for the children, but there's also that side to football that's a bit more violent," Gavi said.

"Perhaps the most logical thing, in my view, would be to send him off during the match and leave it at that, but as I say, at the end of the day I think it's all part of football and that's just the way it has to be."

Paredes wasn't the only player allegedly involved in the tussle. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina confronted Spain captain Rodri after the contest and Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala got into an altercation with Dani Olmo.

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Physical play defined the World Cup final, with Argentina's Enzo Fernández being sent off after receiving two yellow cards during the contest. He was sent off in the 93rd minute, deep into the match.

After the game ended, Paredes looked to exact revenge on a handful of Spain players.

Despite Paredes' actions, Gavi believes any bad blood between both teams should remain in the past. While his argument could hold some weight — especially considering he was involved in the post-match scuffle — it will ultimately be up to FIFA to determine whether Paredes or any other Argentina player or coach deserves to be punished for their actions after the loss.

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New Photo - Pat McAfee forced to address ESPN layoffs on air during awkward segment, but the answer is simple

Pat McAfee forced to address ESPN layoffs on air during awkward segment, but the answer is simple Zach DeanWed, July 22, 2026 at 3:59 PM UTC 26 Pat McAfee appears on the College GameDay show before a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 13, 2025. Things look a little different at ESPN today. Haven&x27;t you heard? The World Wide Leader laid off dozens of employees this week, including Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, Tom Pelissero and Karl Ravech.

Pat McAfee forced to address ESPN layoffs on air during awkward segment, but the answer is simple

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Pat McAfee appears on the College GameDay show before a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 13, 2025.

Things look a little different at ESPN today. Haven't you heard?

The World Wide Leader laid off dozens of employees this week, including Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, Tom Pelissero and Karl Ravech. Others were let go as well, but those are some of the big names circulating the internet as of today.

This isn't the first round of layoffs at ESPN — or for any company. Frankly, this is at least the third or fourth round of layoffs at ESPN since I started working at OutKick four years ago. It's become a yearly story at this point.

Exclusive: Espn To Part Ways With Cam Newton As Part Of Talent Layoffs That Also Included Ryan Clark

Anyway, something else that's become a yearly topic is why ESPN is letting folks go, with several people placing the blame on Pat McAfee. That's right. Pat McAfee!

He earns roughly $30 million a year, and is reportedly in negotiations with ESPN to double that moving forward. Obviously, those numbers are going to raise some eyebrows when these layoffs happen.

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NFL Hall of Famer JJ Watt joined the "progrum" on Tuesday, and ... didn't shy away from the elephant in the room:

"Slow, slow news day over there on the ESPN airwaves, huh?" Watt said to begin the interview. "I mean, besides the fact that you’re getting $100 million… Did they keep anybody? Or is everybody fired to pay you? I’m trying to figure that out."

Goodness gracious. Just a vicious way to start an interview. Brutal stuff.

Look, it was obviously in jest, and McAfee responded by laughing it off. He's not stupid. He's not immune to the narrative on social media right now.

"We do not appreciate that," he said. "That is the narrative, and I’m certainly taking it on the shins. The boys and I are very proud of the work that we have done. Thanks."

American sports analyst Pat McAfee looks on during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa., on July 13, 2026.

Here's the bottom line: ESPN views Pat McAfee as an asset. The network has put him everywhere since the two partnered up a few years back.

He's on College GameDay. He's on the sidelines for the biggest college football games, sometimes even getting his own simulcast feed. His show is on the main channel every day. He travels to big sporting events outside of football for his show.

Just last week, he was at the Home Run Derby, which was notable given it was the first year it wasn't on ESPN in decades.

It's clear that ESPN believes in McAfee and wants to continue to invest in him. It's probably not a bad investment to make given he's arguably the biggest all-around sports personality in the media.

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He's also self-made. ESPN did not create Pat McAfee. ESPN invested in McAfee — and his team — years ago. Since he joined College GameDay in 2022, ratings have gone up. It's not all because of McAfee, of course, but that's not a coincidence.

"The first time we licensed the show through ESPN, one of these happened, we got blamed," McAfee said later in the interview. "This time, we’re getting blamed as well. Which I guess I can understand, but I mean, there’s billions and billions of dollars in these companies, and hard decisions have to get made.

"And we don’t like any of them, and we hope we’re an asset to the company going forward."

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks with Pat McAfee on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 24, 2026.

And that's what McAfee is to ESPN — an asset. A big one. He's proven that, time and time again, since joining the network. Think about all the big interviews you see out of the World Wide Leader right now ... where do they come from?

The Pat McAfee show. Not First Take. Not NFL Live. Not SportsCenter.

McAfee's radio show.

Think of all the viral moments we see every Saturday during the fall. Where do they come from?

McAfee's kicking segment during College GameDay. Or McAfee's outlandish intro during the opening scene.

Like it or hate it — and I know plenty of folks hate it — it's clearly working.

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Pat McAfee didn't cost Ryan Clark his job. Ryan Clark lost his job because he brought nothing to the table for ESPN, beyond an occasional headache because he said something stupid.

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ESPN chose to cut ties with a liability, and put more money into an asset. That's not a new or novel concept.

It's how businesses have been run for years.

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Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky have been spotted going on several dates across New York since early July 2026

The actress and the artist appear “so happy” and “in love,” a source told PEOPLE

Yarmosky is a successful artist known for his paintings and drawings

Katie Holmes has a new beau!

The Batman Begins actress has been spotted out and about with New York City-based artist Jason Bard Yarmosky since early July 2026, and sources have told PEOPLE that the two are romantically involved.

Holmes and Yarmosky met at a dinner and went on a date shortly afterward, an insider previously shared. In the following weeks, they were seen spending time together, holding hands in East Hampton, N.Y., on July 10 and grabbing dinner together four days later.

“Katie has always been drawn to people who are creative,” one source told PEOPLE. “She loves being around people who are passionate about what they do. She enjoys learning and experiencing new things.”

Yarmosky is a successful artist who was born and raised in N.Y.C. He studied art at the School of Visual Arts and has gone on to specialize in paintings and drawings centering around “themes of aging, time and memory,” per his website.

Here’s everything to know about Katie Holmes’ boyfriend, Jason Bard Yarmosky.

Yarmosky was born and raised in New York, and his grandparents have inspired his work

Jason Bard Yarmosky at his Exhibition Opening on January 24, 2026 in East Hampton, New York.Credit: Eugene Gologursky/Getty

Yarmosky was born in 1987 in New York and frequently spent time on the East End of Long Island as a child, per his bio for Guild Hall.

Yarmosky developed a special relationship with his grandparents, who were often the subjects of his artistic work.

“For over ten years, his grandparents were the subjects of his portraits, helping him explore the complex aspects of growing older including vulnerability, care, wisdom, and humor,” his website reads. “These works became a celebration of aging, resisting cultural tendencies that diminish joy, individuality, and dignity in later life.”

In an April 2026 interview with Numéro New York, Yarmosky specifically remembered painting his grandparents dressed in costumes.

“The first few paintings I ever made were my grandmother dressed up as a bunny and my grandfather as a cowboy,” Yarmosky said.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Yarmosky returned to his family’s house following the deaths of his grandparents. He reflected on that time as a “restorative experience for his life and practice.”

Yarmosky is a renowned artist

In the years since he started painting, Yarmosky has gone on to have paintings and drawings shown in galleries and museums across the world.

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He graduated from the School of Visual Arts in N.Y.C. with a BFA in 2010. He has had his artwork exhibited in the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, San Antonio Museum of Art and Yellowstone Art Museum, among several others, per his website.

He has also displayed his work, which blends “traditional 17th- and 18th-century painting techniques with contemporary imagery,” in galleries across the world, from Los Angeles to Paris.

Most recently, Yarmosky’s “Timeless Women in New York” portrait series was displayed in the flagship Bergdorf Goodman Fifth Avenue storefront in N.Y.C.

“I’m inspired by the overlap between costume and fashion; how a dress can convey personal style and yet create a persona,” he told WWD of his display in May 2025. “The right garment can embolden a sitter to reveal themselves, expressing identity and personality. Each portrait unveils a timeless woman, mirrored in fashion, revealing unique qualities I find to beof New York.”

He continued, “I feel that photography has become so over-accessible and has replaced what painting was able to do in its relationship with fashion back then. In a way, this project is bringing that back to the forefront in that sense.”

Yarmosky and Holmes met at a dinner

Jason Bard Yarmosky attends the 2026 Tribeca Festival Awards Night on June 11, 2026; Katie Holmes on June 05, 2026 in New York City.Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty; BG048/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Yarmosky sparked romantic speculation with Holmes on July 10 when they were photographed holding hands at a screening of The Invite in East Hampton, N.Y.

“He was whispering in her ear, and she was laughing, they seemed very easy together and there was a smile on her face all night,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “They sat together during the movie, she had her head on his shoulder at one point. They looked very cute.”

An insider close to Holmes later shared that the actress and Yarmosky first hit it off at a dinner and started seeing each other afterward.

“They went on a date shortly after and she finds him interesting,” the source said. “Katie has always been drawn to people who are creative. She loves being around people who are passionate about what they do. She enjoys learning and experiencing new things.”

Yarmosky and Holmes have looked “so happy and in love” at multiple public appearances

Jason Bard Yarmosky on January 24, 2026 in East Hampton, New York; Katie Holmes on June 01, 2026 in New York City.Credit: Eugene Gologursky/Getty; Slaven Vlasic/Getty

Just a few days after their first public outing, Holmes and Yarmosky were seen grabbing dinner together in downtown Manhattan.

“Katie and Jason looked so happy after dinner walking together, hugging, smiling at each other, and patting each other on the back,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “Jason even gently opened the car door for her to get in. They looked so happy and in love.”

The couple later stepped out for another date night at the exclusive Soho Sessions concert series in N.Y.C. on July 21. Holmes and Yarmosky were seen holding hands, kissing and embracing while watching Sienna Spiro perform.

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