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CFP Sidelines Are No Place for Old Players Like Michael Irvin

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Miami defeats Ohio in CFP semifinal

Miami beat Ohio State to reach the CFP semifinals, keeping its best title hopes alive since 2001. But instead of centering the players who earned it, the broadcast fixated on aging legends soaking up the spotlight. iPINIONS argues that sideline nostalgia, especially from figures like Michael Irvin, undermines team unity, media integrity, and the moment… Read more.

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Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Alumni, CFP Semifinals, College Football Culture, College Football Playoff, iPINIONS, Miami Hurricanes, Michael Irvin, Nostalgia, Ray Lewis, Sports Media

ESPN Fires Shannon Sharpe: Sex, Lies & Settlement Checks

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Shannon Sharpe and Gabriella Zuniga who accused him of rape

ESPN just fired Shannon Sharpe days after he quietly settled a rape lawsuit filed by a 20-year-old ex. But this post isn’t just about Sharpe. It’s about the cash-for-silence machine that now dominates how America handles sexual assault—especially when the accused is rich, famous, or both. iPINIONS cuts through the legal fog and media spin.… Read more.

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Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: #MeToo, Disney, ESPN, Gabriella Zuniga, iPINIONS, settlement, sexual assault, Shannon Sharpe, Sports Media, Tony Buzbee

Michael Jordan Joins NBC: from Basketball GOAT to Broadcasting Goat…?

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Michael Jordan to join NBC broadcast team

Michael Jordan dominated the court. But can he master the mic? NBC just recruited the NBA’s greatest player to join its broadcast team. It’s a move that shocked the sports world, and raised a question no one seems ready to ask: Is MJ putting his legacy at risk? Read why iPINIONS thinks this isn’t just… Read more.

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Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Black athletes, GOAT Debate, iPINIONS, Michael Jordan, NBA Commentary, NBC Sports, Sports Media, Tom Brady

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