News about Chris Russo

After 44 years covering football, legendary NBC sportswriter Peter King has announced his resignation: 'I'm the luckiest man on the face of the earth.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 26, 2024
On Monday, the legendary writer spoke about his decision to make it a career. King confessed to having the feeling that the 2023-24 NFL season will be his last, and he said he'd be able to watch the Super Bowl on TV as a casual fan. 'Who's complaining? The King did not say 'I'm not me.' 'I'm the luckiest man on the face of the earth.' I'd like to be a long-server in a fast-changing industry for 27 years and to be a sportswriter for 44 years, so I'll always be grateful for.' I've loved it all.'

Chris Russo blasts CBS for 'way over the top' shots of Taylor Swift, despite the pop star's cheers for 54 seconds as she cheered on boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs for 2024

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 13, 2024
With a 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the pop star was at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. The 14-time Grammy Award winner has attended many of the tight end's football games, 13 to be precise, her lucky number, and has consistently attracted notice on television networks, who have posted photos of her enjoying from her VIP suites. Russo also appeared to believe that CBS went too far in their coverage of the big game.

Shohei Ohtani's contract with the 'atomic bomb' will be 'complete disgrace, deception, and unfair,' Chris Russo says, a week after he made a 'unique' reference to the Japanese actor

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 13, 2023
After it was revealed that Shohei Ohtani's controversial Dodgers contract would delay the majority of the money, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo described it as 'an absolute disgrace.' The 10-year, $700 million megadeal raised eyebrows by itself, but fans and media were stunned when it was revealed that the 2023 AL MVP would make less than $30 million per year, deferring the remaining $680 million until 2034. He will then be paid $68 million a year until 2043.

Chris Russo SLAMMED for shocking 'atomic bomb' reference about Japan star Shohei Ohtani's approach to free agency in a two-minute, WWII-themed rant on First Take: 'He's gone too far'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2023
In a rant chastising Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, ESPN First Take co-host Chris Russo sparked outrage by quoting the atomic bomb. After a stellar previous season with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani is now in free agency, and has been booed by others as owing to his pitching and hitting skills. The 29-year-old has held his cards close to his chest during talks, and although many clubs have expressed a keen interest in signing him, Ohtani's personal preferences are uncertain. He is well-known as a very private individual.

With a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Phillies, the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates their LONGSHOT 2023 World Series berth

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 25, 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks, a team that was outscored by 15 runs in the regular season, popped the champagne on the rarest of World Series berths in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. They popped champagne and Budweiser, soaking coaches and players, most of whom have only recently reached legal drinking age. Following their Game 7 victory over the Phillies, there were some sober moments in the raucous locker room scene. After capturing his first pennant, Toy Lovullo thanked his family, but the Diamondbacks skipper had the opportunity to jab ESPN's Chris Russo, who had promised to leave if Philadelphia plummeted on Tuesday. 'I've already told the Mad Dog,' Lovullo said. He's going to put his money where his mouth is.' As far as I'm concerned, I think he had his last day on the internet today.'

Chris Russo blasts NFL Sunday Ticket for YouTube move after 29 years on Direct TV: 'All they want to do is lose money!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2023
Chris Russo, an American sports celebrity, has expressed dissatisfaction with NFL Sunday Ticket just a few weeks before the regular season began. Following a 29-year success on DirectTV, the NFL's offer to viewers to watch out-of-market games is expanding to YouTube TV and YouTube TV Primetime as part of a reported seven-year, $2 billion contract. Russo expressed his dissatisfaction with his show 'Mad Dog Unleashed' on Tuesday, after running into several issues when attempting to register for the service.

Chris Russo rejects Luka Doncic's 60-point triple-double as the best NBA regular-season display ever

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 28, 2022
After Doncic's spectacular game against the Knicks on Tuesday night, the first 60-20-10 triple-double in NBA history, the Radio Hall of Fame inductee was on ESPN's First Take on the Morning. "I know you guys want me to go out and try some other games, but I'll try to find a couple for you," Russo said. He only made two threes. At the end of the rebound, he had a fantastic basket. But remember, it's not the 100-point game that Wilt [Chamberlain] had in '62, when he scored 100 against the Knicks. At the time, 28-for-32 was on the line. Elgin [Baylor] had against the Knicks in the same year [Baylor] 63 years ago, I think it was 63. [Jerry] West played 63 against the Knicks for a year.'

Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith debate whether Barry Bonds or Aaron Judge is the HR king

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2022
Following Aaron Judge's historic 62nd home run in Texas Tuesday night, Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo got into a tumultuous debate. Judge Now holds the American League record for most home runs in a single season (62), and will now not add to his total number after being left out of the Yankees' final regular season game on Wednesday. Russo and Smith debating whether Judge was the best home run hitter of all time given the links Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire — all ahead of Judge all-time — must use steroids.

Despite playing together, Stephen A. Smith expects the Los Angeles Chargers and the LV Raiders to win in Week 1!

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2022
In an era of social media, the ESPN star ushered in a moment in which social media reigned. When asked by host Molly Qerim which would score the most points among AFC West teams in Week 1, Smith chose Los Angeles. Smith's week on the ESPN debate hasn't been the best on record.