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NFL Network host Kyle Brandt during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

Kyle Brandt gives heartfelt goodbye to NFL Network colleague Peter Schrager

'Good Morning Football' host Peter Schrager gives emotional goodbye to NFL Network

Stephen A Smith pays tribute to college basketball legend who is very much alive

ESPN's Erin Dolan gets increased full-time role with network

ESPN reporter breaks silence after LeBron James shaded him in Pat McAfee interview

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May 11, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; ESPN network personalities John Kruk (left) and Karl Ravech (right) on the set of the Sunday Night Baseball pre-game show as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park.

ESPN broadcaster offers optimism about baseball's future on the network

Mina Kimes attends the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Notorious engagement farmer Dov Kleiman roasted by Mina Kimes in Jackie Robinson spat

Major League Baseball renovations to Jackie Robinson Training Complex, formerly known as Dodgertown; and Holman Stadium are seen Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Vero Beach.

Jackie Robinson web page returns amid internet backlash, fumbled Pentagon statements

Mar 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a TNT Sports courtside broadcast camera before the game between the Boston Celtics against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

TNT Sports CEO breaks silence on adding ESPN's expiring MLB properties

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Stephen A. Smith , American sports television personality, waves to the crowd while walking the field before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Stephen A. Smith gets $100 million contract from ESPN: report

Jan 29, 2018; St. Paul, MN, USA; NFL Network broadcaster Scott Hanson speaks with the Lombardi trophy by his side during Super Bowl LII Opening Night at Xcel Energy Center.

With ESPN ending 'Around the Horn,' one job appeals to departing host Tony Reali

Shawnee Heights students show their High School Gameday spirit by recreating an ESPN broadcast booth during their game against Seaman inside Shawnee Heights High School Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Yahoo! Sports reporter joins ESPN's investigative and enterprise team

An original staff writer is leaving after 22 years at Yahoo! Sports.

Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB, speaks to the media during Cactus League media day at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix.

ESPN negotiating with new partner for MLB package: report

The news comes just a couple weeks after ESPN and Major League Baseball opted out of the final three years of a contract that ran through 2028.

Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Left to right: Monica McNutt, Richard Jefferson, Ryan Ruocco, and Cassidy Hubbarth on the red carpet before the All Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

ESPN has settled on its lead NBA analyst for Finals: report

ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson is poised to jump to the lead analyst chair on ABC and ESPN, including the networks' coverage of the NBA Finals, according to a n

Jun 18, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; View of a Father's Day baseball on the set of the Baseball Tonight show by ESPN prior to the game between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park.

Ex-ESPN scribe reflects on network's breakup with MLB: 'It's a business'

ESPN laid off better baseball writers than most outlets have hired in the decade-plus before its relationship with MLB came to a cold and abrupt halt Thursday.

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Chris Kreider (20) holds back Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the third period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden.

4 Nations Face-Off final draws largest Nielsen audience ever for NHL-sanctioned game

Canada's overtime victory was an enormous ratings success for ESPN

Second high-ranking ESPN editor placed on administrative leave: report

Days after an executive editor was placed on administrative leave after multiple HR complaints prompted an internal company investigation, a second editor is reportedly on leave in connection with the first investigation.

May 2, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of the arena during the national anthem prior to the game of the Boston Bruins against the Columbus Blue Jackets during game four of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena.

Donald Trump called the U.S. team ahead of Four Nations Face-Off final

May 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ESPN broadcasters Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen before game six of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden.

ESPN staff feeling 'a palpable level of insecurity' in Bristol, James Andrew Miller and Bill Simmons say

Jan 28, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Buck speaks with the media during Fox Sports media day at the Miami Beach convention center.

ESPN tabs Joe Buck to do something he hasn't done in four years

Jul 18, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro arrives for the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theatre.

As ESPN-MLB deadline looms, reports suggest both sides willing to walk away

Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to make a long pass down court in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Dončić's Lakers debut delivers happy ratings news for ESPN

Oct 19, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky (8) during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky makes major, cryptic announcement on 'First Take'

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of the Sugar Bowl trophy before it is presented after the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Caesars Superdome.

ESPN executive: Sugar Bowl National Anthem debacle was 'enormous mistake'

The postponed game broadcast nearly went off without a hitch, but Burke Magnus said ESPN's omission of the anthem was a 'human error' and the people responsible 'feel terrible about it.'

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce prior to a game between the Saints and the Chiefs on Oct. 7, 2024.

Jason Kelce's first ESPN late-night show hardly a hit

The former Eagles All-Pro and current podcast star's ratings in his TV debut were 'not particularly good.'

Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Broadcaster Scott Van Pelt prior to a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Scott Van Pelt is an 'interested party' in Stephen A Smith's next ESPN contract

The longtime SportsCenter anchor is interested in seeing where he can take his brand, and how, in light of his colleague's renegotiated contract

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Kansas celebrates a point during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

NCAA women's volleyball ratings are becoming serious business

Ratings for one regional final on ABC nearly matched the highest-watched NCAA women's volleyball game of the season, and the semifinals are Thursday on ESPN.

Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A. Smith rebukes report that $120 million contract with ESPN is close

The months-long negotiations were said by Variety to be nearing their conclusion.