Jimmy Traina

Jimmy Traina

Joined: Jan 1, 2013

Jimmy Traina is a staff writer and podcast host for Sports Illustrated. A 20-year veteran in the industry, he’s been covering the sports media landscape for seven years and writes a daily column, Traina Thoughts. Traina has hosted the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast since 2018, a show known for interviews with some of the most important and powerful people in sports media. He also was the creator and writer of SI’s Hot Clicks feature from 2007 to '13.

Federal authorities are investigating Pistons guard Malik Beasley after unusual betting activit on his prop bets.

NBA

Malik Beasley Gambling Bombshell Brings Out the Social Media Sleuths

Bill Simmons has angered Kendrick Perkins.

Media

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins Issues Hilarious, Sad Warning to Bill Simmons

Tom Brady's Instagram use led to his famous Netflix roast, according to Jeff Ross.

NFL

Comedian Jeff Ross Reveals Why Tom Brady Agreed to Roast

LeBron James showed off his impressive memory on the 'Mind the Game' podcast.

NBA

LeBron James Shows Off Impressive Memory in Recalling His Most Egregious Travel

ESPN's Rebecca Lobo had a truly bizarre broadcasting moment on Sunday.

Media

Here Is the Most Nonsensical Apology in Broadcasting History

ESPN’s Rebecca Lobo had a truly bizarre reaction after making an innocuous statement.

Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray made headlines over the weekend after an embarrassing moment.

MLB

Coverage of Chip Caray’s Gaffe Was Unnecessary, Embarrassing

The Cardinals broadcaster’s unfortunate slip of the tongue should not have been a story.

Brewers play-by-play caller, Brian Anderson, had fun with "finance bro" during Milwaukee's game against the Cubs.

Media

Brian Anderson Gave the Best Play-By-Play Call of the Year

A ‘finance bro’ bat controversy at the Brewers-Cubs game leads to must-hear commentary from Milwaukee’s booth.

This was Mike Breen's 20th straight year calling the NBA Finals for ABC/ESPN.

Media

NBA Will Be In Very Good Hands Next Year After Undergoing Massive Broadcast Changes

NBA fans are lucky to have such a deep, superb group of play-by-play folks calling national games.

Stephen A. Smith has angered a lot of people this week.

Media

Stephen A. Smith Is Pissing Off So Many People These Days

Backlash to the ESPN star has spun out of control across the internet.

Brian Windhorst is in the arena for the NBA Finals, but he does not watch the game courtside.

NBA

Here’s a Doozy of a Theory About Stephen A. Smith’s Solitaire Scandal

After Stephen A Smith’s solitaire antics caused an uproar online, ESPN gave an inside look at how Brian Windhorst watches the NBA Finals.

NBA fans were not happy that Stephen A. Smith played solitaire during an NBA Finals game.

Media

Stephen A. Smith Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals Is an All-Time Dumb Controversy

The overreaction to Smith getting “busted” is so disingenuous.

Pat McAfee still has more than three years left on his contract with ESPN.

Media

Pat McAfee Has Every Right to Be Angry About ESPN Leaks

Unflattering story leads to McAfee venting about wanting to be left alone.

Charles Barkley can't believe what's happened with the Knicks.

NBA

Charles Barkley, Kevin Garnett Mock Knicks for Becoming NBA Laughingstock

Howard Stern would like MLB broadcasters to stop beating around the bush.

MLB

Howard Stern Calls Out One of the More Ridiculous Trends in Sports Broadcasting

ESPN thought two Larry O'Brien Trophies would be better than one.

NBA

ESPN, NBA Faces Ridicule For Absurd NBA Finals Logo Decision

Mike Breen is working his 20th NBA Finals for ABC/ESPN.

NBA

Mike Breen Explains Why He Didn’t Give a ‘BANG!’ on Tyrese Haliburton’s Game-Winning Shot

	
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