ESPN signs eight-year deal with LaLiga for an estimated $1.4 billion, taking over from beIN Sports
LaLiga is just the latest soccer property added to ESPN+.
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ESPN announces new MLB deal through 2028, with TV broadcasts dropping from 90 to 30 annually but remaining ones all exclusive
ESPN is indeed going to a smaller MLB package of only exclusive games.
Chris Berman signs multi-year extension to remain at ESPN
Berman will have a similar workload as in recent years.
Kenny Mayne announces he’s exiting ESPN, calling himself a “salary cap casualty”
Mayne had been with ESPN since 1994, working on everything from SportsCenter to Sunday NFL Countdown to Kenny Mayne's Wider World of Sports.
ESPN promotes execs Brian Lockhart and Mike Shiffman to senior VP roles
There are new people overseeing ESPN's 30 for 30 and basketball divisions.
YES, ESPN and more pay tribute to famed director Calvin Haywood
Haywood made his mark on a variety of studio properties at ESPN, ABC, and YES.
Page Six report on Alex Rodriguez’s “lieutenants” planning to give ESPN a scoop raises questions, and not just for A-Rod
This report raises bigger questions about why ESPN is annoyed that an analyst for them didn't leak a story that was well outside his job description to their reporters, and why their applied pressure has led to at least one senior member of Rodriguez's team saying he wants to give them a story.
I filled out a mascot-based bracket for my parents’ dog; he’s currently tied for 26th on ESPN’s Tournament Challenge
No matter what happens from here, though, Satchel remains a very good dog.
ESPN is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on its campus, with more than 500 local teachers and childcare workers already vaccinated there
"We are very proud to partner with BBHD to provide a safe place where we can facilitate the vaccinations of thousands of our citizens."
“Wow, what was that!?” ESPN+ analyst Nate Ross had great commentary for ULM’s Marco Morency’s shot off the top of the backboard
If ever a shot deserved a "Wow, what was that!?", it's this one.
Famed Juventus and Italy star Alessandro Del Piero joins ESPN FC
“A world-class player who led both his club and country to championships, Alessandro Del Piero will bring a high level of experience and analysis to ESPN FC’s global football coverage.”
ESPN tagged Future in a post with a photo of 2 Chainz and got roasted, but Getty’s database seems at least partly at...
While Getty's captions correctly identified 2 Chainz here, their photos featured a tag of "People: Future," which may have contributed to ESPN's error.
Steve Levy has high hopes that the MNF crew is returning for 2021
"But everything I’ve heard to this point has been incredibly positive and points in the right direction of us all returning to the NFL next season."
