Stephen A. Smith and ESPN reportedly close to contract renewal
The news comes after Smith has publicly expressed his desire to become the highest paid talent at ESPN.
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Mike Breen returned to MSG Network on Sunday after surprise absence last week
Breen is also scheduled to call Friday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics on ESPN.
ESPN looks to renew media rights deal with Formula 1 despite viewership plateau
"The ratings are one thing, but you look at the client-entertainment possibilities, the marketing opportunities, just the cache of being associated with Formula 1, it pays us back in droves."
Marcus Spears talks chicken sandwich contest, Jason Kelce, Dan Orlovsky, and how food ‘can save the world’
ESPN reportedly canceling ‘Around the Horn’ in summer of 2025
It's unclear exactly why the show is being retired.
ESPN in testing stage of AI avatar dubbed ‘FACTS’
The avatar is a joint effort between ESPN and SEC Nation, the Saturday morning SEC Network pregame show.
ESPN revenue increasing despite media industry challenges
ESPN's global revenue increased 1% year-over-year.
ESPN+ is coming to Disney+ for bundle subscribers
Ahead of a full direct to consumer launch next year, ESPN is bringing ESPN+ content to Disney+ for people signed up for their bundle.
ESPN expands theatrical distribution for College Football Playoff games
Showing live sports in movie theaters has become an ongoing trend in recent years.
Drew Brees will reportedly join ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Countdown’ tonight
"ESPN wanted Brees before he ended up on NBC."
ESPN strikes deal with Barclays Women’s Super League
The network will air 57 BWSL matches on ESPN platforms.
Washington Post reporter suggests FS1 is more ‘woke’ than ESPN
"The one true woke sports network in November of 2024 is not ESPN but it's Fox Sports 1."
ESPN drops into Fortnite with ‘Football Island’
Gamers can now take their talents to "The Boxtagon."
Sports Streaming Outrage Meter: MNF ESPN+ exclusive edition
ESPN has unique approach to Monday Night Football ESPN+ doubleheader
ESPN is appearing to do whatever they can to funnel viewers to ESPN+ to subscribe for the second half of this week's MNF doubleheader.
Former ESPN exec Mike Soltys to advise upcoming documentary on ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen
Former ESPN executive Mike Soltys has returned to the network and is dawning a new title: ESPN Historian.
Fox likely to face competition for future World Cup rights
Fox will "almost certainly face competition from ESPN and NBC"
Derek Jeter launches yet another athlete-led production company
Jeter joins a growing list of athletes to start production ventures.
Hannah Storm named 2025 recipient of the Pat Summerall Award
"It’s so meaningful because this award celebrates not only outstanding career work but also impactful community work."
Chris Berman on how long he has left at ESPN: ‘I’d love to get to 50’
"At 30 years old my goal was to be in the business 50 years, who knew in one place."
ESPN’s Lauren Sisler opens up on parents opioid addiction in new book
“I realized that holding in their secrets and holding in the shame [they had surrounding their drug use] didn’t serve my parents well."
MLB Wild Card round drew record ratings
"It was up 25% from last year and 1% from 2022."
ESPN beat NBC/Yahoo in Comscore digital traffic in Olympics months for first time
The NBC/Yahoo partnership has usually bested ESPN's digital numbers in Olympic months, but not this time.
MLB sees highest increase in viewership, attendance in years
"Building off last year’s momentum, the 2024 season was memorable with historic performances, emerging young stars, a series of successful special events, and tight pennant races."