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Michael Kay praises Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo for paving the way for shows like ESPN’s "First Take."

Michael Kay credits ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ for inspiring ‘First Take’

"I think they built what we see on ESPN with First Take and all those shows."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 29, 2025 0
Michael Kay discussed potentially cutting back his Yankees schedule, admitting he's not sure how long he wants to stay in broadcasting.

Michael Kay on future in broadcasting: ‘I’m not sure I want to go forever’

Michael Kay discussed potentially cutting back his Yankees schedule, admitting he's not sure how long he wants to stay in broadcasting.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 25, 2025 0
Andrew Marchand defends himself against Pat McAfee

Andrew Marchand defends story on Pat McAfee that ESPN star deemed ‘bullsh*t’

"Another way not to get stories like this out there, is don't get mad at a low-level assistant when you're shown swinging and missing against a softball player."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 17, 2025 0
Pat McAfee responds to Andrew Marchand again

Pat McAfee addresses The Athletic’s report on ESPN status, calls out ‘rat’ reporter and ‘dinosaur’ execs

"At what point are we just going to f*cking just leave us the f*ck alone, almost?"

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 12, 2025 0
Andrew Marchand on Rick Carlisle/Doris Burke drama

Andrew Marchand responds to Rick Carlisle criticism over Doris Burke reporting

"ESPN didn't want this story out there at that point right before the Finals, I get that."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 10, 2025 0
NBA analyst Doris Burke.

Doris Burke’s spot in ESPN’s top NBA booth not guaranteed, per report

ESPN's lead NBA broadcast team of Mike Breen, Doris Burke, and Richard Jefferson may not return next season.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 4, 2025 0
Peter Schrager was the star of Pat McAfee's annual NFL Draft Spectacular.

Peter Schrager ESPN afternoon show reportedly ‘likely’ to happen

"The idea of him doing a show at either 2 or 5 o'clock is pretty likely."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 29, 2025 0
A general view of a CBS sports broadcast microphone on the field before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

CBS Sports expected to be ‘bigger players’ for live sports rights after Skydance merger

"When they make that deal, I think (David) Ellison and Co., they want to spend."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 22, 2025 0
Juan Soto

ESPN shifts from Juan Soto to Brandon Nimmo as mic’d up player for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Juan Soto was originally slated to discuss his former teammate, Aaron Judge.

By Reice Shipley OnMay 18, 2025 0
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of a Netflix microphone held by sideline reporter Steve Wyche before the game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Analyst predicts NFL could sell ‘best games’ to Netflix after 2029 opt-out

The NFL will be exerting maximum leverage come 2029.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 1, 2025 0
Jason Benetti on 'The Main Event with Andrew Marchand'

Jason Benetti recalls camping trip that almost caused him to miss his ESPN big break

"The one time I put my phone away, I am an addict."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 24, 2025 0
Will Aaron Rodgers go into TV after his playing career? According to Andrew Marchand, there may not be a lot of interest. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Andrew Marchand doesn’t think Aaron Rodgers will ‘have a lot of suitors in terms of network television’

"But in terms of a network, does any network really want to take a chance on Aaron Rodgers?"

By Michael Dixon OnApr 22, 2025 0
ESPN provided a look into what its coverage will look like during the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday, April 24. Photo Credit: Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

NFL expected to add NFL Draft digital partner after re-upping with ESPN

"I think you will see two places have the NFL Draft in the future."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 22, 2025 0
Malika Andrews on the set of NBA Countdown during the 2024 NBA Finals.

Malika Andrews recalls being noticed by Adrian Wojnarowski as college student: ‘That was something special to me’

"You would have thought that you just told me that I won the lottery."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 10, 2025 0
Shohei Ohtani

Major League Baseball shopping MLB.tv amid push for national streaming package

The move creates another item that MLB can sell between now and 2028, when its TV deals with Fox and TNT Sports end.

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 9, 2025 0
Ole Miss freshman Mary Kate Cornett on NBC Nightly News

Andrew Marchand addresses ‘ESPN’s Pat McAfee problem’ around Mary Kate Cornett comments

"Why is that on ESPN? How does that fit on ESPN?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 8, 2025 0
National League third baseman Alec Bohm

MLB could sell Home Run Derby for $30-50m, per report

The question becomes, does the league want to put a price tag on it?

By Drew Lerner OnMar 25, 2025 0
Jimmy Pitaro on the purple carpet during the Sports Humanitarian Awards sponsored by PENN Entertainment.

Andrew Marchand compares Jimmy Pitaro’s Disney CEO decision to Yankees fandom

"Do you want to be at theme parks, or do you want to be at ballparks?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 21, 2025 0
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images

ESPN

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro reveals ‘rivals mode’ as part of ESPN app revamp

SNY president Steve Raab. Photo Credit: Marchand Sports Media Podcast

SNY president Steve Raab compares MLB’s future to voting in presidential elections

"As we see this revenue disparity becoming greater, you may have more clubs becoming part of that swing constituency..."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 14, 2025 0
With hitters on the clock, ESPN's cameras and viewers of the Home Run Derby had a hard time following the event

Could Fox land MLB’s Home Run Derby?

"I could see that ending up there."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 11, 2025 0
Ian Eagle and Noah Eagle on CBS in 2018

Ian Eagle tells comical story of training son Noah at dinner table: ‘Spaghetti coming in from the right!’

"More description! I need more from you! Let's go! More specific!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 9, 2025 0
Feb 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Broadcaster Ian Eagle before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns at Fertitta Center.

Ian Eagle turned down chance to broadcast New York Mets games

What constitutes as a "wedgie" in baseball?

By Sam Neumann OnMar 7, 2025 0
Andrew Marchand Jon Meterparel

Andrew Marchand: Social media ‘kills scarcity,’ spells trouble for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

"I just think younger people, they're just so used to their phones, they don't turn on TV, they don't turn on cable."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 5, 2025 0
The MLB on ESPN logo.

Why the MLB-ESPN standoff is really about local TV

ESPN rightfully thinks it's paying too much for its package, while MLB needs that money and also knows the worldwide leader is one of its best potential partners to bundle team's local rights together in a future streaming package.

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 20, 2025 0

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