ESPN still interested in UFC and F1 rights, per report
However, the network might pare back its inventory on both.
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MLB, ESPN haven’t talked since media rights opt-out
MLB and ESPN may one day find some common ground in a new rights deal after their opt-out, but it won't happen anytime soon.
Chris Berman shares untold story of ‘NFL Primetime’ cancellation
"I can't have you on opposite us, we need people to watch us."
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN ‘very open’ to Stephen A. Smith joining NFL coverage
If Smith plays his cards right, he will have a prominent role on the biggest day in ESPN's history: Super Bowl Sunday, 2027.
Gregg Giannotti wouldn’t replace Pat McAfee with Rich Eisen: ‘Most boring talk show host in America’
"Any clip that I see, it feels like they’re doing a remote from a funeral home. It could not be more boring"
ESPN considering ‘all-sports’ afternoon show built around Peter Schrager
The first shakeup to ESPN's afternoon lineup in years is coming.
David Samson accuses Jeff Passan of carrying ESPN’s water
"Being an insider doesn't make you a journalist."
ESPN analysts slam ’embarrassing’ Maple Leafs after blowout loss
"The lack of emotion that I see, I would be pissed off. I would be sitting there dejected, at a loss for words as to how we just laid an egg..."
Winners and losers of the NFL schedule release
Why did ESPN cancel ‘Around The Horn’?
Dave Portnoy recalls ESPN sending Barstool cease and desist letter over ‘Pardon My Take’
"Best thing they could have done for us."
Female-led sports show ‘Vibe Check’ coming exclusively to Disney+ in June
"ESPN is true to women’s sports, not new to women’s sports."
Mel Kiper, Jr., Mario Cristobal spar over Cam Ward-Shedeur Sanders draft controversy
"oh by the way, I didn’t speak to Deion about Shedeur either."
Aaron Gordon defends Russell Westbrook over ‘pointless and unnecessary’ ESPN article
"That article is just so arbitrary and so far from the truth. Russ has been amazing for us."
Analysts: ESPN’s new streaming service is a ‘Trojan horse’
No matter how you purchase access to ESPN, the network wants you on their app.
ESPN announces ‘The Kingdom’ docuseries on Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 season
"It was an honor to be a part of this incredible project, and I can’t wait for all of you to see it."
NBA Draft Lottery viewership hits new low despite Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
ESPN averaged just 1.88 million viewers for its lottery telecast, making it the least-watched draft lottery since 2006.
Dick Vitale ‘ecstatic’ about latest health update: ‘I am cancer-free’
"He said the four words you love to hear. You are cancer-free, baby!"
Pacers troll ESPN on X after beating Cavaliers
"Nobody believed in us" with receipts.
Stephen A. Smith calls out ‘flaming hypocrite’ Charles Barkley
"Wasn't it Charles Barkley, who made news for years, talking about his aspiration to run for the governor of Alabama?"
Sarah Spain returned for one last episode of ‘Around the Horn’
"One last trip at Around the Horn with my favorite TV family."
Tony Kornheiser predicts Pete Rose still won’t make HOF after Rob Manfred affirms eligibility
"You know who else is eligible for the Hall of Fame right now? Barry Bonds is eligible, Mark McGwire is eligible, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens, they're eligible. Are they getting in any time soon?"
Pat McAfee questions if ESPN is sending him a message with Rich Eisen’s return
Bill Belichick: Jordon Hudson ‘doesn’t have anything to do with UNC football’
"It's a personal relationship and she doesn't have anything to do with UNC football."
