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ESPN's Matt Barrie

Matt Barrie officially named new ‘SEC Nation’ host

Barrie's first official appearance on the SEC Network will come at the SEC Kickoff in Tampa, July 20-23.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 27, 2026 0
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart shouts out ESPN's Laura Rutledge to begin his press conference. Credit: SEC Network; Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kirby Smart shouts out Laura Rutledge to open press conference

"I found out this morning that she is going to be moving on away from her SEC duties... I have a lot of respect for her."

By Matt Clapp OnMay 27, 2026 0
Laura Rutledge

Laura Rutledge leaving SEC Nation after a decade

Laura Rutledge has been a fixture on SEC Nation for ten years, but with expanded assignments elsewhere, the...

By Matt Yoder OnMay 26, 2026 0
Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel. Credit: Kirby Lee, Imagn

Chargers tackle Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal in NFL schedule-release video

The Los Angeles Chargers "went there," as ESPN put it.

By Matt Clapp OnMay 14, 2026 0
Feb 2, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; ESPN broadcasters Laura Rutledge (left), Ryan Clark (center) and Marcus Spears during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Laura Rutledge, Ryan Clark reveal ‘NFL Live’ no longer does production meetings

"Laura knows to throw it to me at this point because she already heard that thought from me on Thursday."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 10, 2026 0
Laura Rutledge

Laura Rutledge was terrified getting pregnant meant her broadcasting career was over

"I'll never forget finding out that I was pregnant and being so disappointed, which is, like, the worst thing."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 9, 2026 0
Laura Rutledge

Laura Rutledge gets honest about anxiety around ‘Monday Night Football’ reporter role

"I can know inside of me I’m capable of doing these things, and yet be my own worst enemy the whole time."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 2, 2026 0
ESPN's Matt Barrie

Matt Barrie reportedly succeeding Laura Rutledge as host of ‘SEC Nation’

Laura Rutledge is moving on from SEC Nation after nearly a decade.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 18, 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
Laura Rutledge and Sam Darnold

Laura Rutledge defends Sam Darnold over postgame confusion: ‘Not what people thought it was’

"He could not have been a kinder person about it."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 6, 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
Laura Rutledge and Sam Darnold

Laura Rutledge shuts down false claims Sam Darnold snubbed her after Seahawks win

"Actually we had a lot of time till we had to go off air so I told Darnold he had plenty of time to talk to whoever he wanted to see."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 4, 2026 0
Laura Rutledge sprint

Laura Rutledge reflects on Sugar Bowl halftime sprint: ‘Just got to rely on my wheels’

ESPN host and sideline reporter Laura Rutledge can do it all as a host and sideline reporter both...

By Matt Yoder OnJan 3, 2026 0
Laura Rutledge and Justin Herbert on Monday Night Football

Laura Rutledge addresses awkward Justin Herbert interview

"...once I realized the tone of it, I adjusted to get him in and out as quick as possible."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 24, 2025 0
Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images, Heidi Gutman/NBCUniversal, Fox Sports

College Basketball

The 2025 Awfulies: Best game analysts and in-game broadcasters

Laura Rutledge, Field Yates, Malika Andrews and Dan Orlovsky. Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

ESPN

Breakthrough talent is harder to find at ESPN now, but don’t overlook these homegrown stars

Laura Rutledge and Justin Herbert on Monday Night Football

Justin Herbert initially spurned Laura Rutledge’s postgame interview attempt

"I’m trying to celebrate with my team"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 9, 2025 0
Tim Tebow Laura Rutledge Georgia Florida SEC Nation

Tim Tebow and Laura Rutledge wear Georgia jerseys to pay off bet

Florida Gators legend Tim Tebow and fellow alum Laura Rutledge suffered the ultimate indignity of wearing Georgia jerseys on SEC Nation.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 15, 2025 0
ESPN personalities are endorsing a sketchy solitaire app

ESPN reportedly directed talent to cut ties with sketchy solitaire app, except Stephen A. Smith

It seems Smith plays by a different set of rules than the rest of his colleagues.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 12, 2025 0
Mina Kimes. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mina Kimes ‘deeply embarrassed’ about endorsing shady solitaire app

"A colossal f*ck-up on my part."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 8, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

ESPN

Top ESPN personalities are selling out for Stephen A. Smith’s sketchy solitaire app

Lane Kiffin called out SEC Nation analysts after Ole Miss beat Oklahoma 34-26, posting a screenshot showing all four picked the Sooners.

Lane Kiffin calls out SEC Nation analysts after Ole Miss beats Oklahoma

The most terminally online coach in college football strikes again.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 26, 2025 0
Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; SEC Network announcer Laura Rutledge looks on prior to the SEC Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Laura Rutledge reveals she used burner account to defend husband’s MLB career

"The name was like BillyHalo76 or something. And Billy Halo only tweeted positive things about Josh Rutledge and then the occasional Mike Trout tweet."

By Matt Yoder OnSep 3, 2025 0
Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; SEC Network announcer Laura Rutledge looks on prior to the SEC Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN promotes Laura Rutledge to full-time ‘Monday Night Football’ role

Rutledge signed a multi-year extension with ESPN earlier this year.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 12, 2025 0
According to Front Office Sports' Ryan Glasspiegel, Joe Buck and Malika Andrews are set to guest-host 'Good Morning America' this summer.

Joe Buck and Malika Andrews to guest-host ‘Good Morning America’ per report

Andrews will guest co-host GMA this Saturday and Sunday, as well as the GMA3 digital program next Monday, July 14.

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 7, 2025 0

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