The top sports media stories of 2025

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Fox asks Mark Sanchez lawsuit to move from state to federal court

The network hopes to hear the case in a more favorable jurisdiction.

Mark Sanchez thanks ‘people who kept me standing’ in new social media post

"I’m just grateful—to wake up, to be home, and to be able to wrap my arms around my wife and kids."

St. Elmo’s denies overserving Mark Sanchez after being added to lawsuit

The restaurant "denies that it...served alcoholic beverages to individuals including Sanchez, who were visibly intoxicated"

Judge agrees to push Mark Sanchez’s criminal trial to 2026

The formerNFL on Fox analyst is also facing a separate civil lawsuit filed by the alleged victim.

St. Elmo is once again in the middle of a sports story, in the strangest way possible

The Indianapolis institution is facing a different kind of attention after its parent company was added to the lawsuit against Mark Sanchez and Fox.

St. Elmo Steakhouse parent company added to lawsuit against Mark Sanchez and Fox

The alleged victim claims that Huse Culinary is guilty of negligence and of violating the Indiana Dram Shop Act.

Mark Sanchez’s family releases statement about ‘understandably disappointing’ Fox firing

"Mark deeply values his time at Fox and the exceptional colleagues he’s had the privilege to work with."

Drew Brees no longer with ESPN’s ‘First Take’

Now that his Fox gig is official, ESPN has confirmed to Awful Announcing that Brees will no longer appear on First Take.

Mark Sanchez fired by Fox Sports

"We can confirm that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network."

Drew Brees reportedly returning to NFL booth full-time at Fox Sports

The former Saints quarterback will start calling games a week from Sunday, paired with play-by-play voice Adam Amin.

Mark Sanchez breaks silence for emotional Nick Mangold tribute

"I know Nick Mangold will be a hall-of-famer, but there’s more to his story than his accomplishments on the gridiron"

Mark Sanchez still recovering from stabbing as December trial date holds

The recovery process may impact Sanchez's Dec. 11 trial date.

Mark Sanchez’s battery trial will be televised after judge switch

Sanchez's battery trial will be televised after Judge Jennifer Harrison recused herself and a new judge approved cameras in the courtroom.

Video shows Mark Sanchez booked in Indiana jail after release from hospital

As a condition of being able to leave the state of Indiana, Sanchez needed to appear at the county jail for formal booking.

Judge approves Mark Sanchez’s request to leave Indiana before next court date

Sanchez must be back in Indianapolis for his next court date on November 5.

Security footage sheds new light on circumstances of Mark Sanchez arrest

The video shows what Sanchez was doing before and after the attack.

Mark Sanchez won’t call Fox game this week, return unknown

Mark Sanchez will not appear with the NFL on Fox this week after being charged with a felony and being stabbed in Indianapolis last weekend.

Mike Florio details Fox’s potential liability in Mark Sanchez case

"Fox takes employees into communities throughout the country. And there's a basic duty of care that you are bringing individuals into these communities who are not going to wreak havoc when they get there."

Brady Quinn shares ‘whirlwind’ experience replacing Mark Sanchez

"I pride myself on preparation, and there’s not enough time to prepare in the manner I am accustomed to."

Alleged victim of Indianapolis altercation sues Mark Sanchez, Fox

The alleged victim is seeking "unspecified damages" per Fox 59 and CBS 4 in Indianapolis.

Mark Sanchez now faces felony charge in Indianapolis stabbing case

Prosecutors upgraded Sanchez's charges to a felony Monday after reviewing the extent of injuries the 69-year-old truck driver sustained in their early Saturday morning altercation.

Mark Sanchez discharged from hospital, taken to jail

The Fox Sports NFL analyst was released after posting $300 bail and awaits a Tuesday morning hearing.

Adam Schefter deletes false tweet about Mark Sanchez ‘robbery’

Adam Schefter initially reported that Mark Sanchez was stabbed during a robbery, which turned out not to be the case.