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Who is really in charge at ESPN?

Credit: The Stephen A. Smith Show

ESPN

What was really going on with Stephen A. Smith’s Shannon Sharpe comments?

Stephen A Smith on Shannon Sharpe lawsuit

Stephen A. Smith ‘torn’ on Shannon Sharpe’s lawsuit response: ‘I don’t know where this is going to go’

"I don't know if that's a strategy that will work."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 22, 2025 0
ESPN

ESPN’s streaming service ‘on schedule’ for fall launch

"We will be making all of our channels, all of our content, available direct-to-consumer for the first time."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Alex Pereira fights Magomed Ankalaev

UFC, ESPN reportedly ‘motivated’ to continue partnership

Amazon and Netflix are expected to take meetings with the MMA promotion as well.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Jared Cannonier, right, takes Nassourdine Imavov down during the first round of their middleweight main bout at the UFC Fight Night mixed martial arts event Saturday, June 8 2024 in Louisville Ky. Imavov defeated Cannonier in the third round.

ESPN hopes to keep UFC despite exclusive negotiating window set to expire

"We remain interested in trying to figure something out with those guys.”

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 11, 2025 0
Joe Buck on the set of NFL Live.

Joe Buck believes ESPN ‘would love’ to continue relationship with MLB

"The idea that [Jimmy Pitaro] or ESPN would just wash their hands of baseball, I just don’t believe that."

By Brandon Contes 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

ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

Jimmy Pitaro confirms ESPN open to re-engaging with MLB

"If folks on that side are interested in re-engaging, we’re always going to listen"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 19, 2025 0
Jimmy Pitaro during Monday Night Football.

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro on Disney CEO rumors: ‘I’m in my dream job’

"I love the brand. I love our road map. I love what we’re doing right now."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
Jimmy Pitaro on the purple carpet during the Sports Humanitarian Awards sponsored by PENN Entertainment.

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro reportedly not interested in Disney CEO role

According to reports, ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro has said that he does not want to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 18, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

ESPN reportedly open to negotiating new MLB deal; MLB looking for new partners

MLB has reportedly already set its sights on 2028.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 25, 2025 0
Dick Vitale

ESPN sets Dick Vitale return date for Duke-Wake Forest

Vitale is set to make his highly anticipated return to ESPN's college basketball coverage for Duke-Wake Forest on Jan. 25.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 17, 2025 0
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro released a statement paying tribute to legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel, who passed away on Friday. Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro pays tribute to Greg Gumbel

"Greg was a highly accomplished and pioneering figure in sports broadcasting who brought instant credibility to ESPN."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 27, 2024 0
Speaking with CNBC's Alex Sherman, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro discussed the state of the cable industry.

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro on ‘Flagship’ streaming service: ‘You have to disrupt yourself’

"We will know what our sports fans, what our customers are consuming, and as a result, we will have the ability to present to them a more compelling digital sports experience."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 12, 2024 0
Credit: ESPN, Turner Sports

ESPN

‘Inside the NBA’ will survive because Jimmy Pitaro and ESPN gave a shit, something sports media could use more of

Jimmy Pitaro during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Flagship still set for Fall 2025 launch

"I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited than anything I’ve been attached to or worked on."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 16, 2024 0
Speaking with CNBC's Alex Sherman, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro discussed the state of the cable industry.

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN ‘navigating through a storm’ amid declining cable subs

"You have to adjust and that's what we're doing right now."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 31, 2024 0
Pat McAfee on the set of College GameDay Built by the Home Depot at the University of Texas.

Jimmy Pitaro on perceived Pat McAfee double standard: ‘He has creative control’

"We went into it to understanding that what is said on that show might make some people uncomfortable."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 31, 2024 0
Jimmy Pitaro during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Sports media execs address attracting a younger audience

"So you can spend hours a day, which would have been unheard of not that long ago, engaging with a sport but never sit down and watch a three-hour window."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 31, 2024 0
Jimmy Pitaro during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Jimmy Pitaro pledges ‘significant product enhancements’ with ESPN Flagship DTC

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro made a big statement about all the bells and whistles that will come along with the new DTC streaming option.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 11, 2024 1
The MLB on ESPN logo.

ESPN, MLB to start negotiations before opt-out clause

The two sides have not begun negotiations yet, but will before ESPN's opt-out hits in 2025.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2024 7
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images

ESPN

ESPN shouldn’t shy away from being the ‘Worldwide Leader in Sports’

Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, and guest picker Johnny Manziel on the set of College GameDay Built by the Home Depot.

Jimmy Pitaro explains what makes Pat McAfee valuable to ESPN: ‘You have to look holistically’

"The reason why we licensed in the show was to attract the younger audience in large part."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 2, 2024 8

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