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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
Jason Kelce hosts "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce"

ESPN exec optimistic Jason Kelce late-night show will continue beyond Super Bowl

"...he’s one of those guys that I believe can pull it off."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 23, 2025 0
ESPN old logo

ESPN Flagship wants to be the Netflix of sports

ESPN wants to build "the ultimate sports destination" on digital platforms for fans. That means more than just buying live sports rights.

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 17, 2025 0
ESPN president of content Burke Magnus

Burke Magnus: ESPN not airing national anthem before Sugar Bowl was ‘enormous mistake’

"I could give you a whole host of reasons why it was not the normal circumstance, but at the end of the day, that was just a horrible error that was made by a group of really well-intentioned people who feel terrible about it."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 16, 2025 0
Lee Corso on the set of College GameDay Built by the Home Depot at the University of Texas.

ESPN exec addresses Lee Corso’s future on ‘College GameDay’

"We're going to have a conversation with him after the season, see where things are."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 25, 2024 0
Mike Breen and Doris Burke.

ESPN not committed to a three-person booth for its top NBA team

"We're not locked into that."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 22, 2024 0
ESPN content president Burke Magnus said the network has no plans to put Stephen A. Smith on 'Inside the NBA.'

ESPN has ‘no plans’ to put Stephen A. Smith on ‘Inside the NBA’

"We don't want to change it. We don't want to interject new talent into it."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 21, 2024 0
Shams Charania

Get ready for a whole lot of Shams Charania on ESPN on Thursday

"Shams is one of the most well-connected and accomplished journalists in sports and we’re proud that he will now call ESPN his home."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 9, 2024 1
Is there any chance that Charles Barkley would consider working for another network? ESPN's Hannah Storm asked in a SportsCenter interview. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN exec Burke Magnus says in ‘perfect world’ Charles Barkley would be in Bristol

"I would be lying if we said we weren't interested in Charles."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 10, 2024 1
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 05: A view of the logo during ESPN The Party on February 5, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN)

ESPN announces reorganization, including Mike McQuade as EVP of sports production

Major changes are coming behind the scenes at the Worldwide Leader.

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 26, 2024 3
ESPN camera during the 2024 Women's College World Series.

‘Sweeping reorganization’ reportedly coming at ESPN

"I’m hearing he could announce his reorganization strategy as soon as next week."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 22, 2024 19
The Las Vegas Aces celebrate after winning the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center.

ESPN losing exclusive rights to WNBA postseason in new broadcast package

The WNBA CBA allows postseason expansion, but many believed ESPN broadcast windows were dictating the playoff format since 2016. A new deal opens up new possibilities.

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 24, 2024 2
Pat McAfee Show Aaron Rodgers

Burke Magnus: ESPN has ‘some responsibility’ for what Aaron Rodgers says on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

"It is our platform at the end of the day."

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 26, 2024 0
Stephen A. Smith arrives for a live broadcast of ESPN's "First Take" from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. The show was in town as part of the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic.

ESPN exec Burke Magnus not worried about potentially replacing Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’

"There is a wealth of talented people out there who, if given the chance, I think could also become superstars very easily on our platform."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 26, 2024 12
ESPN West Coast HQ

Sports biz insider identifies potential Norby Williamson replacements at ESPN

The next person isn't coming from ESPN's mailroom.

By Sean Keeley OnApr 21, 2024 1
Norby Williamson.

ESPN

Norby Williamson out at ESPN after almost four decades, with Burke Magnus reportedly making that call

Photo credit: The Pat McAfee Show

ESPN

Pat McAfee doesn’t regret torching ‘old hag’ Norby Williamson, insists ESPN relationship is ‘strong’

Cam Newton

Cam Newton calls out Burke Magnus, Norby Williamson after getting mocked by ESPN

"The overarching theme is, we all want our opinions to matter or want our opinions to be heard."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 15, 2023 4
Oct 5, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; The Monday Night Football logo on a television camera prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Why does the Monday Night Football doubleheader have two games at once? ESPN exec explains

"Can we combine total audience and do a little bit like we used to do in the old days of college football?"

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 15, 2023 7
WWE

ESPN President of Content believes WWE deal is ‘certainly a possibility’

ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus told The Athletic's Richard Deitsch he believes that a deal with WWE is 'certainly a possibility.'

By Chris Novak OnAug 17, 2023 6
ESPN president of content Burke Magnus

ESPN’s Burke Magnus opens up on major talent comings and goings

Magnus was promoted to president of content in March 2023.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 17, 2023 4
Norby Williamson

ESPN announces major executive shakeup including new roles for Norby Williamson and Stephanie Druley

Williamson will replace Druley as the new head of NFL programming.

By Ben Koo OnJun 21, 2023 0
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Disney

ESPN executive moves may further reduce Disney spinoff or sale discussion

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus

ESPN executive shuffle sees Burke Magnus overseeing content, Rosalyn Durant overseeing rights

A big part of this shift sees ESPN content executives Stephanie Druley, David Roberts and Norby Williamson now reporting to Magnus instead of Jimmy Pitaro.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 1, 2023 0

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