ESPN announces reorganization, including Mike McQuade as EVP of sports production
Major changes are coming behind the scenes at the Worldwide Leader.
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‘Sweeping reorganization’ reportedly coming at ESPN
"I’m hearing he could announce his reorganization strategy as soon as next week."
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.
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."
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."
Sports biz insider identifies potential Norby Williamson replacements at ESPN
The next person isn't coming from ESPN's mailroom.
Norby Williamson out at ESPN after almost four decades, with Burke Magnus reportedly making that call
Pat McAfee doesn’t regret torching ‘old hag’ Norby Williamson, insists ESPN relationship is ‘strong’
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."
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?"
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.'
ESPN’s Burke Magnus opens up on major talent comings and goings
Magnus was promoted to president of content in March 2023.
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.
ESPN executive moves may further reduce Disney spinoff or sale discussion
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.
Superstar Racing Experience will shift to ESPN next summer, bring back ‘Thursday Night Thunder’
SRX is coming to ESPN in the summer of 2023.
Burke Magnus confirms Longhorn Network ‘will be folded in’ to SEC Network, adds ‘We don’t know precise timing’ on Texas/Oklahoma joining SEC
"All that content that you find on the Longhorn Network is sometimes called third-tier, sometimes called institutional. It is the content that, like any other SEC institution, would be expressed through the SEC Network."
Burke Magnus on ESPN turning down $380 million Big Ten package: ‘I think it was the right decision for us.’
"I think it was the right decision for us, mostly because of what was available, what was on offer to us to buy, which is not what we were hoping for."
ESPN programming president Burke Magnus discusses SEC deal & looming Big Ten & NBA rights negotiations
"I don't think I'm breaking any news here to suggest that [the Big Ten is] really important to our overall college football and college sports business."
TV executives are believed to be contenders to replace Larry Scott as Pac-12 commissioner
Media executives Burke Magnus and Randy Freer have been mentioned as Pac-12 commissioner possibilitites.
ESPN’s next Sunday night programming is…a Chris Berman-introduced concert film on the Eagles’ 2018 shows at the Forum?
ESPN has apparently checked out from their sports programming to present a Chris Berman-introduced Eagles concert film.
ESPN programming executive Burke Magnus spoke on scheduling, replay rights, and moving up The Last Dance
It's an interesting look at a job few would like to have right now.
Burke Magnus’ NHL comments are just the latest example of ESPN changing its tune on the league
"It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in our staff meeting town halls: When are we going to get back into hockey?"
ESPN’s Burke Magnus says the network is “not at all” advocating for playoff expansion, wants to preserve regular season
"I would worry a little bit that conceivably any change might bring with it some unintended consequences relative to the regular season."
ESPN president John Skipper overruled Connor Schell, Burke Magnus in cancelling Barstool Van Talk
Schell and Magnus viewed Big Cat and PFT Commenter as potential stars.
