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Riley Gaines is a 12-time All-American swimmer from a top NCAA Division I athletic program, but former ESPN host Keith Olbermann says she lost because she "sucked at swimming."

Swimmer Lia Thomas insisted Tuesday that male-to-female transgender athletes pose no threat to women's sports, arguing that losing races, team slots and scholarships is "part of athletics."

ESPN's carousel of "Monday Night Football" announcers continued to turn on Wednesday. Or maybe it stopped.

Troy Aikman is expected to become the lead analyst on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" after 22 years with Fox. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS.

ESPN's Tim Legler came out firing after the Washington Wizards traded for Kristaps Porzingis last week. Appearing on "NBA Today," Legler hailed the trade as a win for the Mavericks simply because they were able to get rid of him. He said it was more than time for Dallas to move on.

Two former ESPN employees are now disagreeing with each other about critical race theory.

Two former ESPN employees are now disagreeing with each other about critical race theory.

ESPN's Tim Legler came out firing after the Washington Wizards traded for Kristaps Porzingis last week. Appearing on "NBA Today," Legler hailed the trade as a win for the Mavericks simply because they were able to get rid of him. He said it was more than time for Dallas to move on.

Controversial sports media figure Jemele Hill on Thursday became CNN's latest hire for the network's new streaming service.

ESPN has joined the increasing number of media companies that will not be sending reporters to next month's Beijing Olympics due to continued concerns about rising COVID-19 cases worldwide and China's strict policy about those who test positive.