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Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement
Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement President Donald Trump is threatening to sue ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night, accusing the network of misleading the White House and blasting the host’s show. On Tuesday night, Sept. 23, just before "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was set to air again, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there.  "Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who …
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback ‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback He's back. Jimmy Kimmel received a hero's welcome as he returned to his late-night show on Tuesday, Sept. 23 following a week's worth of controversy after his show was pulled due to his criticisms of President Donald Trump. "Thank you ... Thank you ..." Kimmel said at the outset of the show when he was met by a standing ovation. "I apologize that we're pre-empting a regular episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud,' but I'm happy to be with you."  Kimmel was back on the air for the first time since the show was taken off the air by ABC, station owners Nexstar and Sinclair. He did not pull h…
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Jimmy Kimmel’s guest list is out, and it signals a back-to-business return for his late-night show. On his Tuesday, Sept. 23 show, Kimmel will welcome actor Glen Powell and singer Sarah McLachlan as "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot following a suspension tied to controversy over Kimmel’s comments after the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  Powell will be promoting his new Hulu series "Chad Powers," which premieres on Sept. 30, 2025.  McLachlan was the musical guest; her appearance followed public support for Kimmel, including canceling a performan…
Disney Raises Streaming Prices Amid 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Backlash: What To Know Disney Raises Streaming Prices Amid 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Backlash: What To Know
Disney Raises Streaming Prices Amid 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Backlash: What To Know Disney is rolling out a new round of price hikes on its streaming platforms as controversy swirls around ABC and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the monthly price of Disney+ with ads will rise $2 to $11.99. The ad-free Disney+ Premium plan will increase $3 to $18.99. The Disney+ and Hulu bundle jumps from $10.99 to $12.99, while the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select bundle climbs from $16.99 to $19.99. Customers who choose the Premium bundle, which drops ads on Disney+ and Hulu but still runs them on ESPN, will pay $29.99, up from $26.99. The hikes come after Disney briefl…
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence In First Post Since ABC Suspension, Hours Before Show Returns Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence In First Post Since ABC Suspension, Hours Before Show Returns
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence In First Post Since ABC Suspension, Hours Before Show Returns Jimmy Kimmel is speaking up finally, posting a quiet tribute just hours before his late-night show returns. Click here for a new, updated story: Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Kimmel posted a black‑and‑white photo of himself with the late television legend Norman Lear on Instagram, writing, “Missing this guy today.”The post marked his first public comment since ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week; it drew roughly forty‑five thousand likes within an hour. View this post on Instagram …
Nation's Second-Largest TV Station Operator Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel Return On Its ABC Outlets Nation's Second-Largest TV Station Operator Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel Return On Its ABC Outlets
Nation's Second-Largest TV Station Operator Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel Return On Its ABC Outlets Jimmy Kimmel’s late‑night comeback will not reach many ABC viewers. Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will keep "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its ABC stations and fill the slot with news. Disney and ABC announced late Monday afternoon, Sept. 22, said the show will resume in its usual 11:35 p.m. slot on Tuesday, Sept. 23 after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” the company said Monday. Sinclair then announced early Monday night: “Beg…
ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return
ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return ABC is ending Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and putting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on the air.  The show returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot on Tuesday, Sept. 23. On Monday, Sept. 22, Disney said it would bring the show back after “thoughtful conversations” with the host.  ABC pulled the show “indefinitely” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, after major station owner Nexstar said it would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future.”  "Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country," the c…
John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (WATCH) John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (WATCH)
John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (Watch) Late-night comedian John Oliver is calling ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel a "turning point," arguing that the Trump administration pressured the Disney-owned network. Oliver devoted the majority of his Sunday, Sept. 21, episode of "Last Week Tonight" to Kimmel's suspension. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined due to his remarks in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered…
Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports
Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are in talks to reach a possible compromise that could bring “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on the air at ABC, according to multiple reports. Those talks are active but no deal is done, says Variety. Click here for a new, updated story: ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return The negotiations follow ABC’s decision to pull the show “indefinitely” after affiliates moved to preempt it.  That decision came Wednesday, Sept. 17, after Nexstar said it would block the program “for the foreseeable future” following Kimmel’s comments about Donal…
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story The outspoken voices of ABC's "The View" have had plenty to say in their last two shows, just not about the biggest media story in their own house: ABC’s abrupt removal of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. On Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, the daytime panel did not mention Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.  Instead, the discussion focused on politics and headline hearings, including segments on the Epstein investigation and Capitol Hill testimony involving FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Whoopi Goldberg did not appear on Friday’s broadca…
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Late-night TV's biggest names are standing by Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled his show from the air, blasting the move as political censorship and calling President Donald Trump an autocrat. Hosts on CBS, NBC, and Comedy Central gave their first monologues since Kimmel's suspension on Thursday, Sept. 18. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined after making comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to char…
Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC
Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly ready to cut ties with ABC for good as tensions over his on-air remarks and the network’s response escalate into a full-blown late‑night crisis. ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17, after major affiliate owner Nexstar said it would preempt the show “for the foreseeable future” over Kimmel’s comments about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize t…
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Former President Barack Obama is warning that the Trump administration is taking cancel culture "to a new and dangerous level" after ABC abruptly pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. Obama accused President Donald Trump of pressuring media companies to silence voices he doesn’t like. The accusation comes one day after ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely due to Kimmel's comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sept. 18, Obama called the Trump administration's actions hypocritical. …
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship'
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' Union leaders, comedians, and politicians are blasting ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," calling the move a dangerous escalation of political censorship. ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The move came shortly after Nexstar Media Group announced that it would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" across its 32 ABC affiliates "for the foreseeable future" over remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, Kimmel criticized conservatives who rushed to portray t…
Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled
Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled New video shows Jimmy Kimmel exiting a Hollywood studio shortly after getting word that ABC has indefinitely pulled production of his show over comments on the Charlie Kirk murder. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of the 31-year-old conservative influencer. The fallout stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said: …
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent' Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent'
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has Zero Talent' President Trump is celebrating ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, praising the move while on a state visit to the United Kingdom and urging other networks to follow suit. ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, …
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue ABC has taken “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off its schedule indefinitely after Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt the show across its ABC-affiliated stations in response to the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Nexstar said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its owned and partner ABC stations “will preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for the foreseeable future, beginning with tonight’s show,” adding that it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s recent comments and will …
Jimmy Kimmel Gets Last Laugh As Appeals Court Tosses George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Jimmy Kimmel Gets Last Laugh As Appeals Court Tosses George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit
Jimmy Kimmel Gets Last Laugh As Appeals Court Tosses George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Looks like the joke’s on George Santos. A federal appeals court rejected the disgraced former New York congressman’s lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel, siding with the late-night host over his use of Santos’ Cameo videos that were used on-air. In a ruling Monday, Sept. 15, the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said Santos’ copyright infringement claims were properly rejected by a lower court. Santos had accused Kimmel and ABC of deceiving him into creating personalized videos on the Cameo app that were later broadcast on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as part of a recurring bit called “Will Sant…
TONIGHT: Don't Miss Clifton Teacher On 'Wheel Of Fortune' TONIGHT: Don't Miss Clifton Teacher On 'Wheel Of Fortune'
Tonight: Don't Miss Clifton Teacher On 'Wheel Of Fortune' A Clifton teacher is getting ready to spin the wheel on national television. Andrew Smith, an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Christopher Columbus Middle School, will appear as a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune" on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. on ABC, Clifton Public Schools announced. Smith’s path to the game show started when his sisters downloaded a Roku app for a free trial of "Wheel of Fortune" but forgot to cancel. Over Christmas, he began playing with his family and kept winning. His family signed him up for the show as a joke, and just a week later, he was invited to inte…
'Soft-Swinging' Mommy Mormon TikToker With Domestic Violence Record Is Next 'Bachelorette' 'Soft-Swinging' Mommy Mormon TikToker With Domestic Violence Record Is Next 'Bachelorette'
'Soft-Swinging' Mommy Mormon TikToker With Domestic Violence Record Is Next 'Bachelorette' ABC is shaking up tradition with its next leading lady on "The Bachelorette." Instead of a former runner-up from a past season, the network has tapped Taylor Frankie Paul, a Utah TikTok influencer and reality TV star whose name has been wrapped in controversy. Paul, 31, who starred on Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," went viral in 2022 after admitting she and her husband had been “soft-swinging” with other Mormon couples.  And that's only the beginning.  In 2023, Paul was arrested in Herriman, UT, after police responded to a late-night domestic violence call, authorities said. …
Wheel Of Fortune Live Auditions Returning To Philadelphia After 10 Years Wheel Of Fortune Live Auditions Returning To Philadelphia After 10 Years
Wheel Of Fortune Live Auditions Returning To Philadelphia After 10 Years Fans of “Wheel of Fortune” will have the chance to audition live in Philadelphia for the first time in a decade, producers announced on Thursday, Aug. 28. Casting producers from the iconic game show will host open auditions at the Event Center inside Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hopeful contestants must be at least 21 years old and will take part in a free tryout that includes a 30-second introduction to the casting team. While only a select group will be contacted later, producers said attendees can also win prizes during the …
Doris Burke Demoted From ESPN’s Finals Team But Inks New Multi-Year Extension Doris Burke Demoted From ESPN’s Finals Team But Inks New Multi-Year Extension
Doris Burke Demoted From ESPN’s Finals Team But Inks New Multi-Year Extension Hall of Fame broadcaster and Long Island native Doris Burke will no longer call the NBA Finals for ESPN. Tim Legler will move into the lead broadcast team alongside play-by-play announcer Mike Breen, analyst Richard Jefferson, and sideline reporter Lisa Salters, the network announced Thursday, Aug. 28. That group will handle the NBA Finals, Conference Finals, and other marquee games. Burke, meanwhile, will remain a central voice on the network’s NBA coverage, joining play-by-play voice Dave Pasch on ESPN’s No. 2 NBA broadcast team after signing a multi-year extension. She will continue ca…
TV Legend Tristan Rogers Dies, Daytime Star For Nearly Half Century TV Legend Tristan Rogers Dies, Daytime Star For Nearly Half Century
TV Legend Tristan Rogers Dies, Daytime Star For Nearly Half Century One of the most recognizable faces in the soap opera world has died. Tristan Rogers, who made ABC's General Hospital’s Robert Scorpio a daytime icon, succumbed to a battle with lung cancer. He was 79. His career spanned from 1974 to 2025, encompassing film, television, voice work, and extensive voiceover credits. Rogers died early Friday, Aug. 15, according to his family. Best known for playing superspy Scorpio beginning in 1980, he appeared on and off the series for roughly 45 years, becoming a pivotal figure during the show’s blockbuster “Luke and Laura” era. He also had a recurring rol…
Decorated Vietnam Vet, TV Producer, Philanthropist From Monroe Dies At 75 Decorated Vietnam Vet, TV Producer, Philanthropist From Monroe Dies At 75
Decorated Vietnam Vet, TV Producer, Philanthropist From Monroe Dies At 75 A decorated Vietnam War veteran, award-winning television producer, and devoted philanthropist from the Hudson Valley is being remembered for leading a full life. Michael John Mancino Jr., a resident of Burnt Hills in Saratoga County who hailed from Monroe in Orange County, died at his home on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the age of 75, according to his obituary.  Born Nov. 5, 1949, to the late Michael and Patricia Mancino, he grew up in Monroe, graduating from Monroe-Woodbury High School in 1968, where he served as senior class vice president.  Drafted into the US Army in 1969, Man…
ESPN Gains NFL Media Assets In Massive Deal: What Football Fans Should Know ESPN Gains NFL Media Assets In Massive Deal: What Football Fans Should Know
ESPN Gains NFL Media Assets In Massive Deal: What Football Fans Should Know "The Worldwide Leader in Sports" has reached a major deal with the most popular league in the US. ESPN is acquiring the National Football League's media assets, the network confirmed in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The league's assets include NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and NFL Fantasy. In exchange, the NFL will get a 10% equity stake in the Disney-backed sports network with headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. "By combining these NFL media assets with ESPN's reach and innovation, we're creating a premier destination for football fans," ESPN chair Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. "…
Trump Says He’s ‘Seriously Considering’ Stripping Rosie O’Donnell Of US Citizenship Trump Says He’s ‘Seriously Considering’ Stripping Rosie O’Donnell Of US Citizenship
Trump Says He’s ‘Seriously Considering’ Stripping Rosie O’Donnell Of US Citizenship President Donald Trump has opened a new front in his long-running feud with Rosie O’Donnell, declaring that he is “giving serious consideration” to revoking the New York native's US. citizenship, something scholars say is flatly unconstitutional. “Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship," Trump wrote about his longtime nemesis Saturday morning, July 12, on his Truth Social platform. "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if th…
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know One summer after Kendrick Lamar and Drake's intense rap feud, a new "wrap" battle has emerged. The McDonald's Snack Wrap has officially returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. Fans have been eagerly waiting for its comeback after it was removed from many domestic restaurants in 2016. The wrap, which puts chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, and sauce inside a soft flour tortilla, first debuted in 2006, according to Food Network. Several versions were introduced over the years before it was discontinued. While some locations kept the McDonald's Snack Wrap on the menu, it finally disappeared …
Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way
Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way Maryland will be well-represented at the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, courtesy of UMD star Derik Queen. Villanova Assistant Coach Ricky Harris shared a video of Queen getting ready for the draft — and his jacket had a special shoutout to his hometown of Baltimore. The video can be viewed here on Harris' Instagram account. Dressed for success 👑 pic.twitter.com/bXTRm5xGqc — Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 25, 2025 In the video, Queen can be seen with a stylist before unveiling his very special Draft Day suit. In dramatic fashion, the camera zooms in on Queen's sui…
Pennsylvania Native Shane Gillis Tapped To Host Star-Studded 2025 ESPYS Pennsylvania Native Shane Gillis Tapped To Host Star-Studded 2025 ESPYS
Pennsylvania Native Shane Gillis Tapped To Host Star-Studded 2025 Espys Shane Gillis is headed from Mechanicsburg to the Dolby Theatre. The Pennsylvania-born comedian will host the 2025 ESPYS this year, taking the "Tires" star from Netflix to ABC. “I’m excited to be at The ESPYS this year,” Gillis said in a statement. “I like sports so this should be a good time.” Gillis, a former collegiate athlete, is best known for his booming stand-up career and for co-hosting the chart-topping Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast with comedian Matt McCusker.  The show is currently the number one podcast on Patreon and consistently lands in the Top 15 on Spotify’s US Come…
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Before there were boy bands, there was Bobby Sherman. The soft-spoken heartthrob with the easy smile and million-selling records, who captured the shrieks of a generation and later traded the spotlight for a paramedic badge, has died at age 81 after a battle with cancer. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, shared the news Tuesday, June 24, on the Instagram account of actor John Stamos, who was a friend of Sherman's. "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote ahead of Poublon's comments. Sherman is also survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six g…
Paige Bueckers Could Make 13x Her WNBA Salary On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's How Paige Bueckers Could Make 13x Her WNBA Salary On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's How
Paige Bueckers Could Make 13x Her WNBA Salary On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's How Women's basketball rookies may be making less money on the court, but they're beating their male counterparts online. Doc's Sports Service, a sports betting news outlet, ranked the top 50 NBA and WNBA draft prospects in 2025 by their estimated online income. The results show that many WNBA players are supplementing their dramatically lower base salaries with endorsements and other advertising deals. Former UConn star Paige Bueckers, drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, could bring in more than $1 million per year from her Instagram and TikTok accounts. That's four times more…