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.

Peacock will carry NBA games on Mondays, Tuesdays and select Sundays beginning in 2025.

NBA

Streaming Strikes Again! With NBA Now in the Fold, Peacock Raises Prices

Scott Hanson is entering his 17th season as Red Zone host this September.

NFL

NFL RedZone Fans Almost Suffered a Catastrophe This Offseason

Aaron Judge (left) has 35 home runs at the All-Star break, but was not part of the All-Star Game's "swing off."

MLB

MLB All-Star Game Hits New Low

FS1 needs a whole new slate of morning programming.

Media

FS1 Should Skip Hot Take Shows and Invest in Podcasts

"The MIz," Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, not the WWE superstar, has been added to the NL All-Star Game roster.

MLB

No Matter Which ‘Miz’ Is Added to MLB All-Star, the Game Still Means Nothing

Getting worked up about who plays in an exhibition game is a huge waste of time.

Many New Yorkers heard Keith Hernandez call last weekend’s Subway Series on SNY.

MLB

Mets vs. Yankees TV Battle Leads to Astonishing Ratings News

How did SNY crush YES so badly in latest Subway Series viewership?

Dan Orlovsky and ESPN's "NFL Live" won a 2025 Sports Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show–Daily.

Media

Dan Orlovsky Reveals He Was ‘Furious’ After Losing Emmy to Charles Barkley

The ESPN NFL analyst recalls ‘turning into a baby’ after not winning the award.

Dan Patrick says he will retire from radio when his contract expires in 2027.

Media

Dan Patrick Says Sports Talk Radio Is All About Going Viral

The longtime radio host says ratings are irrelevant in today’s media landscape.

Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman are not above criticism.

MLB

Why Yankees Fans Should Ignore Calls to Stop Complaining About the Team

New York fans have received a scolding from media folks because they want their team to be better.

If you're a sports bettor, you should be aware of how a new government bill will affect you.

Traina Thoughts

Sports Bettors Could Take a Major Hit to Their Bottom Line

A proposed government bill would see gamblers paying a lot more in taxes.

YouTube has increased the cost of NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2025 season.

Media

Media Mailbag: NFL Sunday Ticket Pricing, Underrated NFL broadcasters, McAfee + WWE and More

Is there a breaking point with NFL Sunday Ticket pricing, which is up to $480 for many subscribers?

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

A new of investigation into the Pistons guard and prop bets leads to wild speculation.

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