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Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Monday Night Football commentator Joe Buck before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium.

Joe Buck to guest star on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

ESPN Monday Night Football voice Joe Buck will appear on Dancing with the Stars on the show's Super Bowl night.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 9, 2026 0
Mike Tirico, Joe Buck.

Joe Buck jokes about feeling ‘irrelevant’ compared to Mike Tirico

"If you ever want to feel irrelevant at ESPN, be the play-by-play guy that follows, in essence, Mike Tirico on this platform."

By Tyler Lauletta OnOct 6, 2026 0
Joe Buck at ESPN Jeopardy! studio

‘ESPN Jeopardy!’ renewed for second season with major change

Joe Buck announced a new season of ESPN Jeopardy!, but this time it will be fans competing instead of celebrities.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 1, 2026 0
Pat McAfee and ESPN

‘The Press Box’ floats Pat McAfee as next Dennis Miller in ‘Monday Night Football’ booth

"I'm sorry to all of humanity if I've done something here."

By Qwame Skinner OnSep 30, 2026 0
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the Monday Night Football pregame show

Joe Buck ‘hopeful’ Troy Aikman stays at ESPN

"I'm obviously hopeful, to say the least, that something gets done."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 29, 2026 0
Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper in April 2026

Bob Costas says Frick Award voters want Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper inducted together, but Hall won’t allow it

"But the Hall, for some reason, hasn't allowed it to happen yet."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 24, 2026 0
ESPN commentator Troy Aikman

Andrew Marchand believes ESPN will wait until after Super Bowl to decide Troy Aikman’s future

"Maybe you move on and Greg Olsen or somebody becomes the heir apparent."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 24, 2026 0
Sep 14, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) speaks with media after the win over the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Troy Aikman ‘can’t imagine’ Travis Kelce won’t pursue TV career

"I think there's going to be a line-up of suitors for his talents."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 23, 2026 0
Troy Aikman on the set of Postseason NFL Countdown prior to the 2024 AFC Divisional Playoff game.

Would Troy Aikman actually walk away from ESPN?

And if so, who replaces him?

By Sam Neumann OnSep 22, 2026 0
ESPN 'Monday Night Football' color commentator Troy Aikman appears on 'Monday Night Countdown'. Photo Credit: ESPN

Troy Aikman says ESPN hiring him and Joe Buck was partly to help ‘mend’ network’s relationship with NFL

"I came over in 2022 in large part to kind of help mend the relationship with ESPN and the NFL."

By Drew Lerner OnSep 20, 2026 0

Troy Aikman raises uncertainty over ESPN future, thought contract ‘would be done. It’s not’

"I thought something would be done prior to the start of this season."

By Drew Lerner OnSep 20, 2026 0
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.

ESPN posts strong overall ratings for Week 1 ‘MNF,’ ManningCast audience slumps

The ManningCast isn't bringing in as big an audience as it has in years past, but ESPN is still flying high.

By Tyler Lauletta OnSep 16, 2026 0
Joe Buck on Fox World Series coverage.

ESPN reportedly interested in World Series rights, with Joe Buck on the call

Joe Buck called a record 24 World Series

By Brandon Contes OnSep 16, 2026 0
Joe Buck on the set of NFL Live.

Joe Buck reportedly agrees to six-year ESPN extension worth more than $100 million

Buck's new deal locks him in through ESPN's next two Super Bowls, while broadcast partner Troy Aikman remains unsigned heading into the final year of his own contract.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 16, 2026 0
Joe Buck on the field during Monday Night Football.

Joe Buck’s daughter is due to give birth day of Super Bowl LXI

"I will not be distracted, but I will have part of my heart in New York waiting to hear the news."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 9, 2026 0
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the Monday Night Football pregame show

Chris Russo credits Troy Aikman and Joe Buck for bringing Super Bowl to ESPN

"They also brought a Super Bowl to ESPN, because I don’t know if they would have gotten a Super Bowl unless they had those guys"

By Brandon Contes OnAug 27, 2026 0
Laura Rutledge interviews Fernando Mendoza, who has a message for Joe Buck. Credit: ESPN

Fernando Mendoza sends ‘love’ to ‘Mr. Buck’ on ESPN broadcast

"Please tell Mr. Buck I say, 'Hello.'"

By Matt Clapp OnAug 21, 2026 0
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Photo Credit: ESPN

Joe Buck doesn’t think he influences ‘Monday Night Football’ ratings: ‘I am not delusional’

"If the game is a blowout and we’re having fun, a few people may stick around. But maybe not"

By Brandon Contes OnAug 20, 2026 0
Greg Olsen Troy Aikman Travis Kelce

Predicting next season’s top NFL broadcast booths

There could be plenty of movement among the top NFL broadcasters next season, but what will the lead booths actually look like?

By Matt Yoder OnAug 8, 2026 0
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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7 burning media questions for the 2026 NFL season

Joe Buck joins Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville

Joe Buck sees ‘competitive imbalance’ in MLB as lockout looms

"There’s the haves and there’s many more of the have-nots"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 27, 2026 0
Joe Davis shares a story of wanting to be like Joe Buck growing up. Credit: Fox; Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Joe Davis tells story of wanting ‘to be like Joe Buck’ growing up

"I remember pointing to the TV and saying, 'That.' I want to be just like him. I want to be like Joe Buck."

By Matt Clapp OnJul 26, 2026 0
Joe Buck gives his speech after winning the Ford C. Frick Award at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Joe Buck addresses Fox career, nepotism, what he misses about MLB in Ford C. Frick Award speech

"I want to take the next 10 minutes to try and convince you that I am indeed the luckiest man on the face of the earth."

By Matt Clapp OnJul 25, 2026 0

MLB Network’s new special aims to help viewers better appreciate and understand Joe Buck

In ‘MLB Network Special: Bob Costas with Joe Buck,’ a broadcast Hall of Famer interviews a broadcast Hall of Fame inductee.

By Michael Grant OnJul 25, 2026 0
Joe Buck at ESPN Jeopardy! studio

Joe Buck-hosted ‘ESPN Jeopardy!’ will answer the question of who is really a huge sports nerd

The contestants are mostly ESPN and NFL Network personalities, as well as NFL players turned commentators.

By Manny Soloway OnJul 10, 2026 0
Mike Breen and Joe Buck

Joe Buck advised Mike Breen on calling Knicks in NBA Finals

"Let it rip and do the New York fans justice."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 15, 2026 0
Nov 1, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (45) holds the trophy up for the fans after winning the 2023 World Series in five game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Marchand thinks ESPN could pursue World Series rights when Fox’s deal expires

Marchand and John Ourand discussed last fall the possibility of the World Series being split among as many as three different broadcasters in the next rights cycle.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 9, 2026 0
Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) talks with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Broncos-Chiefs set for ‘Monday Night Football’ Week 1 opener

It remains to be seen if Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix will be healthy enough to start.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 12, 2026 0
Joe Buck Jeopardy!

Joe Buck details ESPN Jeopardy! plans

According to the Monday Night Football voice, the sports scope show is broader than the four major leagues.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 30, 2026 0
Sports commentator Jason Benetti

Jason Benetti hailed for ‘redefining’ broadcasting

"He is as good as there is, and I would watch him call anything."  

By Qwame Skinner OnApr 27, 2026 0
ESPN Super Bowl NFL Draft ad

ESPN drops new NFL Draft-inspired Super Bowl ad with Roger Goodell

ESPN is continuing their Super Bowl LXI ad campaign with a callback to the classic This is SportsCenter vibes.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 23, 2026 0
Joe Buck Jeopardy!

Joe Buck to host ESPN Jeopardy!, per report

Joe Buck will reportedly host a new sports version of Jeopardy! featuring ESPN personalities that will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 21, 2026 0
Orel Hershiser, Ron Darling and Joe Buck

Joe Buck ribs Ron Darling for sounding ‘bitter’ during Mets-Dodgers broadcast

"You sound bitter!"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 16, 2026 0
Joe Buck

Joe Buck came to terms with social media criticism: ‘This is part of the job’

"You have to be an adult and realize that not everybody’s gonna like you. I realized that a long time ago."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 14, 2026 0
Joe Buck

Joe Buck reveals he turned down calling MLB postseason games for ESPN

Now that NBC has the Wild Card round, the point is probably moot.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 13, 2026 0
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

Joe Buck hopes ESPN is his final destination

"If you reached through my computer screen right now and handed me a contract to continue my time at ESPN, I would sign it"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 10, 2026 0

Ron Darling, Orel Hershiser to join Joe Buck for ESPN’s Mets-Dodgers game on Jackie Robinson Day

It is the only MLB game Buck is scheduled to call this season.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 31, 2026 0
Joe Buck is interviewed and provides impromptu play-by-play during a St. Louis Blues broadcast. Credit: FanDuel Sports Midwest

Joe Buck gives impromptu NHL play-by-play as Blues score goal during interview

"PIUS SUTER! SHORTHANDED! 3-1, BLUES!"

By Matt Clapp OnMar 31, 2026 0
Joe Buck Jack Buck bobbleheads

Cardinals announce Joe, Jack Buck bobblehead night

"August 7th, cannot wait."

By Qwame Skinner OnMar 20, 2026 0
Troy Aikman on the field during Monday Night Football.

Troy Aikman says he’ll continue working with Miami Dolphins in some capacity

Aikman consulted on the Dolphins' GM and head coaching searches this offseason and says he plans to keep working with the organization going forward.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 16, 2026 0

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