Richard Deitsch
@richarddeitsch.bsky.social
Father of twins; fan of Toronto, NYC and Buffalo; Writer for The Athletic; host of Sports Media Podcast; part of two countries 🇨🇦🇺🇸
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I have never enjoyed an MLB team more than this year’s Toronto Blue Jays team. At a time where domestic and world news hammers you down daily, they have provided me and my family with endless optimism and spirit. It doesn’t matter in the big picture but then again, it’s also everything.
If you're looking for a Georgia-Texas alternative, FOX is airing a really interesting WBB game:
No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 8 USC.
Better get USC this year because next year:
The return of JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson as a soph, and incoming freshman Saniyah Hall.
No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 8 USC.
Better get USC this year because next year:
The return of JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson as a soph, and incoming freshman Saniyah Hall.
November 16, 2025 at 2:53 AM
If you're looking for a Georgia-Texas alternative, FOX is airing a really interesting WBB game:
No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 8 USC.
Better get USC this year because next year:
The return of JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson as a soph, and incoming freshman Saniyah Hall.
No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 8 USC.
Better get USC this year because next year:
The return of JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson as a soph, and incoming freshman Saniyah Hall.
The things you find during Fall cleaning.
November 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The things you find during Fall cleaning.
Regarding what happened with Texas A&M-SC today, among many other things, I was struck by the actions of No. 27 (Oscar Adaway III) on South Carolina.
Video shows him attempting to quickly de-escalate things as well as getting his teammate the hell out of there. A young man with great awareness.
Video shows him attempting to quickly de-escalate things as well as getting his teammate the hell out of there. A young man with great awareness.
November 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Regarding what happened with Texas A&M-SC today, among many other things, I was struck by the actions of No. 27 (Oscar Adaway III) on South Carolina.
Video shows him attempting to quickly de-escalate things as well as getting his teammate the hell out of there. A young man with great awareness.
Video shows him attempting to quickly de-escalate things as well as getting his teammate the hell out of there. A young man with great awareness.
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NEW PODCAST: The emergence of Robbie Hummel as a leading basketball voice
The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
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The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEW PODCAST: The emergence of Robbie Hummel as a leading basketball voice
The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
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YouTube TV, Disney reach deal to restore access to ESPN networks
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November 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Enjoyed this @richarddeitsch.bsky.social pod with Robbie Hummel on NBA on NBC coverage
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NBC, Amazon both doing some unique stuff with their NBA broadcasts. Really enjoying more X's and O's focus and all of that.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
NBC, Amazon both doing some unique stuff with their NBA broadcasts. Really enjoying more X's and O's focus and all of that.
The emergence of Robbie Hummel as a leading basketball voice
Podcast Episode · Sports Media with Richard Deitsch · 11/14/2025 · 42m
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November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Enjoyed this @richarddeitsch.bsky.social pod with Robbie Hummel on NBA on NBC coverage
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
NBC, Amazon both doing some unique stuff with their NBA broadcasts. Really enjoying more X's and O's focus and all of that.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
NBC, Amazon both doing some unique stuff with their NBA broadcasts. Really enjoying more X's and O's focus and all of that.
NEW PODCAST: The emergence of Robbie Hummel as a leading basketball voice
The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEW PODCAST: The emergence of Robbie Hummel as a leading basketball voice
The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
The guest is Robbie Hummel on morphing between the NBA and men's college basketball.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
This was a great interview. Heads up, fans of @tempobasketball.bsky.social.
On @sarahspain.com's Good Game Podcast, Sandy Brondello confirmed that her husband, and current head coach of the Women's German National team, Olaf Lange will be joining her as an assistant with the Toronto Tempo.
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This was a great interview. Heads up, fans of @tempobasketball.bsky.social.
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New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
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I find myself often saying "In a sane country....."
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I find myself often saying "In a sane country....."
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This is very good stuff
NEW PODCAST: CNBC's @sherman4949.cnbc.com joins the Sports Media Podcast to discuss the YouTube TV-ESPN/Disney dispute, which side has leverage, and how it might play out.
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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is very good stuff
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NEWS: There is potential momentum for a YouTube TV-ESPN deal to be finalized as the sides move closer, The Athletic has learned.
Details here: Including the sticking point.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Details here: Including the sticking point.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
YouTube TV, Disney find fresh momentum in talks to bring ESPN back: Sources
Disney has its quarterly earnings scheduled for Thursday, which could be a potential impetus for a deal to be completed.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NEWS: There is potential momentum for a YouTube TV-ESPN deal to be finalized as the sides move closer, The Athletic has learned.
Details here: Including the sticking point.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Details here: Including the sticking point.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Caitlin Clark’s round at LPGA event today will be shown live on Golf Channel
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Caitlin Clark’s round at LPGA event to be shown live on Golf Channel
Coverage will include interviews with Indiana Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham, who will also serve as Clark's caddie.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Caitlin Clark’s round at LPGA event today will be shown live on Golf Channel
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
I am legit surprised at the difference in first place votes between Vogt and Schneider. Both worthy. Thought it would be much closer.
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I am legit surprised at the difference in first place votes between Vogt and Schneider. Both worthy. Thought it would be much closer.
Really good piece.
In an unlikely coincidence, I wrote an article just in time for the completely unexpected surprise news out of Dallas today.
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After Nico Harrison firing, Mavs must trade Anthony Davis and build around Cooper Flagg
Dallas has a self-inflicted mess it needs to dig itself out of. Luckily, it's already won a draft lottery to kick-start things.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Really good piece.
The @GolfChannel will provide live coverage of Caitlin Clark’s pro-am round at the LPGA Tour’s The ANNIKA in Belleair, Fla. tomorrow.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The @GolfChannel will provide live coverage of Caitlin Clark’s pro-am round at the LPGA Tour’s The ANNIKA in Belleair, Fla. tomorrow.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
NEW PODCAST: CNBC's @sherman4949.cnbc.com joins the Sports Media Podcast to discuss the YouTube TV-ESPN/Disney dispute, which side has leverage, and how it might play out.
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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
NEW PODCAST: CNBC's @sherman4949.cnbc.com joins the Sports Media Podcast to discuss the YouTube TV-ESPN/Disney dispute, which side has leverage, and how it might play out.
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I'd encourage any parent — especially those with kids between 10 and 18 — to read this piece. It is really disturbing and all too real:
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I'd encourage any parent — especially those with kids between 10 and 18 — to read this piece. It is really disturbing and all too real:
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
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NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
From sacking to yakking, JJ Watt brings welcome defensive p.o.v. to NFL game analysis
The move from the field to the studio to the game day TV booth has been seamless for the future Hall of Famer.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
NEW PODCAST: Why did a sports writer decide to write a bio of Tupac Shakur?
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
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Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NEW PODCAST: Why did a sports writer decide to write a bio of Tupac Shakur?
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
From sacking to yakking, JJ Watt brings welcome defensive p.o.v. to NFL game analysis
The move from the field to the studio to the game day TV booth has been seamless for the future Hall of Famer.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Sad news just now.
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sad news just now.
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
I tuned into this Lions-Commanders game just to get politics. So you can understand why I am so upset that these broadcasters spent the first half of the game talking football. What a joke.
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I tuned into this Lions-Commanders game just to get politics. So you can understand why I am so upset that these broadcasters spent the first half of the game talking football. What a joke.
A massive scandal.
NEWS: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on a host of charges tied to allegedly rigging pitches thrown during MLB games, according to a indictment unsealed Sunday.
More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A massive scandal.
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Nick Fuentes, a person who once called Adolf Hitler “awesome,” has more than 1 million followers on Elon Musk’s X.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.
Far-right provocateur Nick Fuentes is triggering a MAGA civil war
Once barred from nearly every social media platform, Fuentes’s resurgence has driven a wedge through the conservative movement.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nick Fuentes, a person who once called Adolf Hitler “awesome,” has more than 1 million followers on Elon Musk’s X.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.