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In an appearance on Puck's The Varsity podcast, Chris "Boomer" Berman suggested he'd love to make it to 50 years at ESPN. Photo Credit: Kevin Whitlock/Massillon Independent/USA TODAY NETWORK

Chris Berman earns Disney Legend distinction

Longtime sportscaster Chris Berman will be given the ultimate honor from ESPN's parent company by being named a Disney Legend.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 26, 2026 0
Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chris Berman on the Schein on Sports show on the SiriusXM NFL radio set at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center.

Chris Berman on NFL owning 10% of ESPN: ‘I’d be shocked if it was any dictation of that way’

"Hard to believe."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 28, 2026 0
In an appearance on Puck's The Varsity podcast, Chris "Boomer" Berman suggested he'd love to make it to 50 years at ESPN. Photo Credit: Kevin Whitlock/Massillon Independent/USA TODAY NETWORK

Chris Berman believes Damar Hamlin incident prevented 18-game regular season

ESPN's Chris Berman believes the NFL would already have an 18-game regular season if it weren't for Damar Hamlin's scary episode in 2023.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 26, 2026 0
Chris Berman poses on the ESPYs red carpet at the Dolby Theatre.

Chris Berman sets end date for legendary ESPN career

"I’m just so proud of what we’ve been from Day 1 to getting a Super Bowl."

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 26, 2026 0
Photo by Mpu Dinani / ESPN Images

ESPN

ESPN launches ‘Year of the Super Bowl’ with new storytelling initiatives building toward 2027

Chris Berman

Chris Berman never imagined ESPN getting the Super Bowl

"Chest will be out for all of us"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 3, 2026 0
ESPN logo in rain

ESPN staging 24-hour Super Bowl LXI preview event at SoFi Stadium and Disneyland

ESPN will stage "The Handoff," a 24-hour event at SoFi Stadium and Disneyland beginning Feb. 8 to preview its first Super Bowl broadcast in 2027.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 28, 2026 0
Booger McFarland sounds off on 'NFL Primetime' about a decision by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Credit: ESPN

Booger McFarland slams refusal of Sean Payton and Sean McVay to kick field goals

But the decisions to go for it made sense.

By Matt Clapp OnJan 26, 2026 0
Chris Berman Dan Patrick

Dan Patrick reveals he personally lobbied Jimmy Pitaro to put Chris Berman back on ‘NFL Primetime’

"I didn't want Chris to disappear, and I thought he was disappearing. And he meant too much to the place."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 22, 2026 0
ESPN's Laura Rutledge watches a viral video of herself sprinting at the Sugar Bowl while Chris Berman provides commentary during NFL Live. Photo Credit: ESPN

Chris Berman gives Laura Rutledge sprint incredible ‘NFL Primetime’ treatment

"YOU COULD! GO! ALL! THE! WAY!"

By Matt Clapp OnJan 6, 2026 0
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme appears on the ManningCast and tells a hilarious story. Photo Credit: ESPN2

Jake Delhomme shares story on time his ‘ass is hanging out’ during NFL game

"I get sacked, and my butt comes out. I feel a draft, and it's freezing cold."

By Matt Clapp OnNov 25, 2025 0
Chris Berman recently recalled nearly leaving ESPN in the late 1980s to become the play-by-play man for the San Francisco Giants. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Berman nearly left ESPN in 1980s to be San Francisco Giants play-by-play man

"I can't believe I'm telling you this. It's been my life dream. But I'm gonna have to turn it down."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 25, 2025 0
Chris Berman

Chris Berman open to doing MLB Home Run Derby

"I'm in. If they'll have me"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 21, 2025 0
Chris Berman (ESPN)

Chris Berman shares untold story of ‘NFL Primetime’ cancellation

"I can't have you on opposite us, we need people to watch us."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 16, 2025 0
In an appearance on Puck's The Varsity podcast, Chris "Boomer" Berman suggested he'd love to make it to 50 years at ESPN. Photo Credit: Kevin Whitlock/Massillon Independent/USA TODAY NETWORK

Chris Berman extends ESPN contract through 2029

"Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined turning 70 and still being here at our network."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 12, 2025 0
Chris Berman (ESPN)

ESPN

Chris Berman at 70: ‘Nobody is more synonymous with ESPN’

Longtime "SportsCenter" anchor and ESPN personality, Kenny Mayne. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Kenny Mayne names all-time top 5 ‘SportsCenter’ anchors

"I'm just going old school. And I'm gonna leave a lot of people out."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 3, 2025 0
On the final Sunday of the 1999 NFL season, Chris Berman reminded "NFL Primetime" viewers that both the Packers and Panthers needed more points. Photo Credit: ESPN

Chris Berman’s ‘We need more points’ ‘NFL Primetime’ 25 years later

"One of the wackiest scenarios we've seen from one of the wildest hours of football."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 5, 2025 0
Chris Berman issued a statement on Friday, paying tribute his longtime friend and colleague Greg Gumbel, who passed away earlier in the day. Photo Credits: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images (Chris Berman, left); Kyle Terada-Imagn Images (Greg Gumbel, right).

Chris Berman honors Greg Gumbel: ‘A tremendous professional and an even better person’

"He had the trust of every viewer and the admiration of all his peers."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 28, 2024 0
Chris Berman

Chris Berman chides Aaron Rodgers for shaming Mike Williams

"Not on the red line, he's on the goal line!"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 12, 2024 0
NFL in Germany

Chris Berman displeased with NFL Germany game during Veterans Day Weekend

"REALLY?"

By Sean Keeley OnNov 11, 2024 0
UNC defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie

The CW’s Thom Brennaman pays tribute to Chris Berman on epic big-man TD

"The big fella still rumblin', stumblin', bumblin.'"

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 26, 2024 0
Chris Berman

Chris Berman, Howard Cosell among Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates

Berman's colorful player nicknames and exuberant calls have been a staple of ESPN shows for decades.

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 16, 2024 0
Chris Berman joins Dan Patrick in advocating for Brent Musburger's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Chris Berman wanted to be Brent Musburger

" One of the goals I had, boy, if I could be be Brent, that'd be pretty cool."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 11, 2024 2
In an appearance on Puck's The Varsity podcast, Chris "Boomer" Berman suggested he'd love to make it to 50 years at ESPN. Photo Credit: Kevin Whitlock/Massillon Independent/USA TODAY NETWORK

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."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 7, 2024 7

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