The Scoop: Kevin O'Connor Leaving The Ringer for Yahoo Sports

Kevin O'Connor, an NBA writer and podcaster, is leaving The Ringer after eight years to join Yahoo Sports. He has been with The Ringer since its founding in 2016 and has become a prominent voice in the NBA conversation, known for taking strong stances despite facing social media backlash. O'Connor will bring his exceptional writing, podcasting, and social media skills to Yahoo Sports, where he will help build the brand's NBA coverage.O'Connor co-hosts the popular "Mismatch" podcast with Chris Vernon, and his stories have garnered a devoted following. The Ringer's spokesperson thanked O'Connor for his contributions and announced that the company will be introducing new talent in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Todd McShay, a former ESPN star, is in talks to join The Ringer. Yahoo Sports has been aggressively expanding its team under the leadership of Sam Farber and Ryan Spoon. The company recently hired Ariel Helwani, a top MMA voice, and has built the "Uncrowned" vertical to cover UFC, boxing, and WWE. Shaheen Al-Shatti was named editor-in-chief, and writers Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes joined the staff. Yahoo Sports also made former college quarterback Nate Tice a full-time analyst.