Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Adam Schefter, ESPN ‘closing in’ on long-term contract extension, per report
ESPN is looking to keep its most prominent insider on the books well into the next decade. According to a report by Ryan Glasspiegel in Front Office Sports, ESPN and Adam Schefter are “closing in on a long-term extension that would keep him at the network several years into the 2030s.” Financial details of the
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profootballtalk
· Jul 9, 2026
Report: ESPN, Adam Schefter are closing in on a "long-term extension"
Adam Schefter has spent nearly 17 years at ESPN.
Awful Announcing
· Jul 2, 2026
ESPN ‘closing in’ on retaining NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo
Another NFL Network talent is getting the green light for a longer term stay at ESPN. Longtime NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo is reportedly “closing in” on a new contract with ESPN, which acquired NFL Media earlier this year, according to Ryan Glasspiegel in Front Office Sports. ESPN is reportedly making retention decisions for NFL
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jun 27, 2026
Nikola Jokic May Delay Signing Extension With Nuggets
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic may again hold off on signing an extension. Jokic is again eligible to extend this offseason. He could delay that and extend either later in this season or next offseason. Jokic also holds a player option for the 2027-28 season and could re-sign with Denver at that point. There is no sense that Jokic and the Nuggets are headed towards a breakup. Both player and team have expressed their desire to see Jokic play his entire career in Denver. Jokic eligible to sign a three-year extension worth almost 215 million if he picks up his player option for 2027-28). If he opts out of that season, Jokic could sign a four-year extension for more than 280 million.
Daily Cannon
· Jul 7, 2026
Former Gunner returns to childhood club on 1yr+ deal
The 35-year-old has signed a one-year deal, with an option for another season, and is set for a final chapter where his career began.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesFrancis Coquelin has returned to h...
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Related coverage for "Adam Schefter, ESPN ‘closing in’ on long-term contract extension, per report": profootballtalk — Report: ESPN, Adam Schefter are closing in on a "long-term extension". Awful Announcing — ESPN ‘closing in’ on retaining NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Nikola Jokic May Delay Signing Extension With Nuggets. Daily Cannon — Former Gunner returns to childhood club on 1yr+ deal