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New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Richard Jefferson agrees to return to ESPN; Doris Burke's spot still in question: Sources
Richard Jefferson has an agreement in place to return to ABC/ESPN, where he is expected to continue on NBA Finals broadcasts with Mike Breen, while Doris Burke's spot on the network's top team remains in question, sources briefed on the discussions said. Jefferson, 45, was elevated to the No. 1 team last season after previously being on the network's No. 2 team. Advertisement The official contract is not yet signed. ESPN declined to comment on Jefferson's agreement. Amazon Prime Video, which begins its coverage of the NBA in the fall, had some interest in Jefferson at one point. If ESPN were to replace Burke, Tim Legler is considered the leading candidate. The network could also choose a two-person booth. Before the finals, The Athletic reported that Burke's spot on the No. 1 team was not guaranteed. A Hall of Famer, Burke had been on the top trio since ESPN fired its lead analysts, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, during the summer of 2023. Since then, Breen and Burke were briefly paired with Doc Rivers before he returned to coaching with the Milwaukee Bucks. After Rivers, ESPN selected JJ Redick over Jefferson to replace Rivers. But after the 2024 NBA Finals, Redick took the Los Angeles Lakers coaching job. Following The Athletic's story in June, many publicly supported Burke, most notably Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. Before his team played in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, he took time to address the report and praise Burke. Jefferson, for his part, showed up at the Women's College World Series, which was in Oklahoma City like the NBA Finals, sporting a T-shirt that read, 'My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke.' Championship mindset 🥎💍@Rjeff24 talks about what it takes to win on the biggest stage. — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) June 7, 2025 Next season, ESPN will have 20 fewer games during the regular season, making it easier for the network to lean on its two top teams. Breen, Dave Pasch, Ryan Ruocco and Mark Jones will be the lead play-by-play announcers, while Jefferson, Burke, Legler and Jay Bilas have been the top analysts.
RTÉ News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
All-Ireland SFC semi-final teams: Two changes for Kerry, Tyrone, Meath and Donegal unchanged
Kerry manager Jack O'Connor has made two changes to the side that dethroned champions Armagh in style in the quarter-finals. Tom O'Sullivan was forced off in the first half of that game with a calf injury, so Mike Breen comes in at centre-back, having missed the quarter-final through injury. Micheál Burns is in at right-half forward, Mark O'Shea dropping back to the bench, which also features Paudie Clifford, despite his introduction a fortnight ago. Diarmuid O'Connor has been named at midfield, however, his manager said during the week that he expected a shoulder problem to keep him out. Tony Brosnan, Tadhg Morley, and Paul Geaney are all apparently fit enough to be among the substitutes. Tyrone have named the same XV that started their quarter-final victory over Dublin. However, wing-back Michael McKernan has been named among the subs, having missed the Dublin clash with a shoulder injury picked up against Cavan. Kerry: Shane Ryan; Paul Murphy, Jason Foley, Dylan Casey; Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Mike Breen, Gavin White (c); Sean O'Brien, Joe O'Connor; Micheál Burns, Seán O'Shea, Graham O'Sullivan; David Clifford, Conor Geaney, Dylan Geaney; Subs: Shane Murphy, Killian Spillane, Evan Looney, Armin Heinrich, Tom Leo O'Sullivan, Paudie Clifford, Mark O'Shea, Tomás Kennedy, Tadhg Morley, Paul Geaney, Tony Brosnan. Tyrone: Niall Morgan; Cormac Quinn, Padraig Hampsey, Niall Devlin; Peter Teague, Rory Brennan, Kieran McGeary; Brian Kennedy, Conn Kilpatrick; Seanie O'Donnell, Peter Harte, Ciarán Daly; Darren McCurry, Mattie Donnelly, Darragh Canavan. Subs: Oisin O'Kane, Aidan Clarke, Michael Rafferty, Frank Burns, Michael McKernan, Ben McDonnell, Michael O'Neill, Conor Meyler, Eoin McElholm, Mark Bradley, Ruairi Canavan. Donegal and Meath are both unchanged for their semi-final clash on Sunday. But Caolan McGonagle returns to the 26 for Jim McGuinness's men, having been out since the opening group game against Tyrone. Donegal fought back from seven points down in their quarter-final win over Monaghan while Meath came good down the closing stretch against Galway. Donegal: Shaun Patton; Finbarr Roarty, Brendan McCole, Peadar Mogan; Ryan McHugh, Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Caolan McColgan; Hugh McFadden, Michael Langan; Shane O'Donnell, Ciaran Thompson, Ciaran Moore; Conor O'Donnell, Michael Murphy, Oisin Gallen. Subs: Gavin Mulreany, Stephen McMenamin, Odhran McFadden-Ferry, Eoin McHugh, Caolan McGonagle, Odhran Doherty, Patrick McBrearty, Jamie Brennan, Niall O'Donnell, Daire Ó Baoill, Jason McGee. Meath: Billy Hogan; Seamus Lavin, Seán Rafferty, Ronan Ryan; Donal Keogan, Seán Coffey, Ciarán Caulfield; Bryan Menton, Adam O'Neill; Conor Duke, Ruairí Kinsella, Keith Curtis; Jordan Morris, Mathew Costello, Eoghan Frayne. Subs: Seán Brennan, Brian O'Halloran, Eoin Harkin, James McEntee, Cian McBride, Conor Gray, Aaron Lynch, Daithí McGowan, Shane Walsh, Diarmuid Moriarty, Cathal Hickey. Watch the All-Ireland Football Championship semi-finals with RTÉ Sport. Kerry v Tyrone on Saturday from 4.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player and Meath v Donegal on Sunday from 3.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
The 42
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Kerry make two changes for All-Ireland semi-final with Tyrone
KERRY HAVE made two changes for Saturday's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final match against Tyrone at Croke Park (throw-in: 5pm). Mike Breen and Michael Burns come into the side with Tom O'Sullivan and Mark O'Shea missing out. O'Shea is named among the substitutes, while O'Sullivan is absent from the matchday squad, having been expected to be unavailable due to injury. The winner of the match will face Donegal or Meath, who meet in the other Croke Park semi on Sunday (throw-in: 4pm). Advertisement Kerry team to play Tyrone: 1. Shane Ryan (Rathmore) 2. Paul Murphy (Rathmore) 3. Jason Foley (Ballydonoghue) 4. Dylan Casey (Austin Stacks) 5. Brian Ó Beaglaoich (An Ghaeltacht) 6. Mike Breen (Beaufort) 7. Gavin White (Dr Crokes) 8. Seán O'Brien (Lispole) 9. Joe O'Connor (Austin Stacks) 10. Micheál Burns (Dr Crokes) 11. Sean O'Shea (Kenmare) 12. Graham O'Sullivan (Dromid) 13. David Clifford (Fossa) 14. Conor Geaney (Dingle) 15. Dylan Geaney (Dingle) Subs: 16. Shane Murphy (Dr Crokes) 17. Killian Spillane (Templenoe) 18. Evan Looney (Dr Crokes) 19. Armin Heinrich (Austin Stacks) 20. Tom Leo O'Sullivan (Dingle) 21. Paudie Clifford (Fossa) 22. Mark O'Shea (Dr Crokes) 23. Tomás Kennedy (Kerins O'Rahillys) 24. Tadhg Morley (Templenoe) 25. Paul Geaney (Dingle) 26. Tony Brosnan (Dr Crokes)
Irish Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Jack O'Connor names Kerry team to play Tyrone in All-Ireland semi-final
Jack O'Connor has named his team to face Tyrone in the All-Ireland semi-final this weekend. The Kingdom boss has made just one change to the side that dethroned Armagh in the quarter-final, with Mike Breen named to start at centre-back in place of Tom O'Sullivan, with Gavin White moved to wing-back. Shane Ryan starts in goal, with a trio of Paul Murphy, Jason Foley and Dylan Casey tasked with keeping Tyrone's sharp-shooter's quiet. Brian Ó Beaglaoich joins Breen and White in the half-back line, with Sean O'Brien and Joe O'Connor named to start in midfield. Micheál Burns has been handed the number 10 jersey after his impressive cameo from the bench a fortnight ago. Burns had been named to start in that Armagh game but was replaced at the 11th hour by Mark O'Shea - who has to make to with a place on the bench. Graham O'Sullivan will line-out on the opposite wing to Burns with quarter-final hero Seanie O'Shea handed the 11 shirt after notching an impressive 12 points against Armagh. Paudie Clifford is once again named on the bench as he continues to recover from an injury that has forced him into a super-sub role this season. Up top, O'Connor named an unchanged triumvirate of Geaney's Conor and Dylan, with David Clifford to lead the line as always. Kerry team to play Tyrone Shane Ryan; Paul Murphy, Jason Foley, Dylan Casey; Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Mike Breen, Gavin White (c); Sean O'Brien, Joe O'Connor; Micheál Burns, Seán O'Shea, Graham O'Sullivan; David Clifford, Conor Geaney, Dylan Geaney; Subs: Shane Murphy, Killian Spillane, Evan Looney, Armin Heinrich, Tom Leo O'Sullivan, Paudie Clifford, Mark O'Shea, Tomás Kennedy, Tadhg Morley, Paul Geaney, Tony Brosnan.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Mike Breen retiring? Fact-checking viral social media rumors
Jul 03, 2025 02:49 AM IST A viral post on an NBA parody account on X claiming that ESPN commentator Mike Breen is set to retire caused quite a stir. Titled @ScamCharania, a play on NBA Insider Shams Charania's name, the X account claimed that Breen, 64, will hang his boots after three-decades in broadcasting. The post went viral, with some reputed NBA journalists also sharing it. However, as it turned out, it was a fake post made from a parody account. Doris Burke and Mike Breen on the court before game three of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Seattle Sounders and the FC Dallas.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Here's the post: This story is being updated.
